Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice in the Edmonton Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 370 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): 74%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology