Job prospects Captain - Air Transport in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 210 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): 70%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology