Job prospects Captain - Air Transport in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 80%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology