Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 39%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 19%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology