Job outlooks for Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
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Occupation
avionics technician (22313)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Prince Edward IslandUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
- Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 20%
- Air transportation (NAICS 481): 13%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 12%
- 89% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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New BrunswickUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Quebec:
- Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 48%
- Air transportation (NAICS 481): 17%
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 15%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- 72% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 59%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 41%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 56%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 30%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 46%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 33%
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 51%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 35%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
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OntarioGood
The employment outlook will be Good for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
- Support activities for air transportation
- Defence services
- Air transportation
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Significant investments in the aerospace cluster
- Improvement in the level of global air travel
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada is required for signing maintenance releases and certifying airworthiness
- Certification is available from the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) for roles within this occupation.
Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Ontario:
- Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 37%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 24%
- Air transportation (NAICS 481): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- 75% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Good for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 52%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 42%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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ManitobaUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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SaskatchewanUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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AlbertaUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
The BC aerospace industry leads Canada in maintenance, repair and overhaul and modifications activity.
Large investments that will create employment opportunities include De Havilland Canada's decision to build components for airplanes in Saanich (Vancouver Island).
Also, at the end of 2023, Boeing was awarded a contract for P-8A Poseidon Aircraft.
Boeing's investment includes upgrading the technology at its Vancouver facility and investments in COTA Aviation, an Indigenous-owned company based in Parksville (on Vancouver Island).
Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in British Columbia:
- Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 34%
- Air transportation (NAICS 481): 24%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 13%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
- 80% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 73%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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