Job prospects Business Aircraft Pilot in Alberta

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were 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 good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 380 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): 74%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology