Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,130 people work in this occupation.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 85%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%