Occupations and Hiring Forecasts in the Aviation & Aerospace Sector

More than two thirds of the total aerospace industry workforce is qualified as skilled labour. Engineers account for almost 50% of the scientific, R&D, engineering and related technicians category in the manufacturing sector.

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Source: State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry 2018

Across Canada the current aviation and aerospace workforce will increase 9% by 2025 in addition to the replacement of retiring workers.

Occupations most in demand in Canadian Aviation & Aerospace Industries from 2017 to 2025:

• 7,300 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
• 5,300 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
• 4,500 Pursers and flight attendants
• 2,700 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
• 2,000 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
• 2,000 Air traffic controllers and related occupations
• 1,900 Air transport ramp attendants
• 1,600 Managers in transportation
• 1,400 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
• 1,300 Aerospace engineers

Source: Aviation and Aerospace Industries Labour Market Information: Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace, 2018 (Provided by: Canadian Business Aviation Association)

Critical Shortages across Canada:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers ‐ Maintenance:

• 5,300 new AMEs needed by 2025

Additional occupations that have been cited as being the most difficult to hire for across Canada include the following Skilled Trades, Technician, and Technologist careers:

• Aircraft Electrical/Electronics/Instrument Component Technician
• Assemblers
• Electricians
• Machinists including CNC machinist and operator
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician
• Millwrights
• Non-Destructive Inspection Technician

Across Canada the wages for most in demand occupations:

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Sources: Labour Market Information Report, Aviation And Aerospace Industries, CCAA Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace, March 2018

In British Columbia, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) are the primary activities. Both engineers and technicians are currently in high demand.

MRO occupations include:

• Aircraft maintenance engineers
• Aircraft structural technicians
• Aircraft gas turbine engine technicians

Job Openings in BC 2019-2029:

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Sources: WorkBC Labour Market Outlook Profile, B.C.’S Labour Market Outlook: 2019 edition

For detailed information on occupations in the aviation and aerospace sector see: