Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in Southeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by air travel, expanding and aging aircraft fleets, military and defense spending, and regulatory safety requirements. 

• Key trends in this occupation include Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze data, forecast component failure, and predict maintenance to optimize maintenance schedules, reduce downtime and increase aircraft availability. 3D Printing is used to produce spare parts on demand. Drones are often used for external visual inspections and for hard-to-reach areas. 

Here are some key facts about aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 110 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): 77%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%