Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) (except Avionics) in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

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 in the Ottawa Region. 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Ottawa 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.

Here are some key facts about Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 63%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%

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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