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Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors  (NOC 2244)
Annapolis Valley Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes mechanics and technicians who install, adjust, repair and overhaul aircraft instrument, electrical or avionics systems on aircraft. This unit group also includes avionics inspectors who inspect instrument, electrical and avionics systems following assembly, modification, repair or overhaul. Workers in this unit group are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments and by airlines, the armed forces and other aircraft operators.

aircraft electrical technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft instrument mechanic, aircraft instrument technician, aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) – avionics, avionics maintenance technician, avionics technician, inspector, avionics, instrument inspector, aircraft, instrument overhaul and repair mechanic – avionics.

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The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Aircraft instrument mechanics and technicians repair and overhaul, install, calibrate and test aircraft instruments.
  • Aircraft electrical mechanics and technicians repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment.
  • Avionics mechanics and technicians troubleshoot, repair and overhaul, test, modify, install and inspect aircraft electronic systems and components including communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment.
  • Avionics inspectors inspect and test aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics systems and ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety.

Aircraft mechanics and technicians who work in repair and overhaul shops service and test electrical, electronic and instrument components.

Avionics mechanics and technicians who work in maintenance hangars troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor, Wolfville

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Outlook & Prospects for Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors in Annapolis Valley Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors in Annapolis Valley Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Annapolis Valley Region Fair 2011-06-21

Currently the chances of qualified Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area. The main reason why the employment potential is Fair in the local area is that there is one very small airport in the local labour market that has no commercial flights with the bulk of employment occurring at the CFB Greenwood military base which would do all its hiring through military channels for this occupation. Those interested in a career with the Armed Forces go to http://www.forces.ca

In addition to employment opportunities locally, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors in Nova Scotia is expected to be good over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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