Job prospects Aircraft Rotary Mechanical Systems Technician near Fredericton (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" near Fredericton (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors near Fredericton (NB). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 39%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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