Job prospects Captain - Air Transport in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 very good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 610 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): 94%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology