Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
Occupation · NOC 2021 22313 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 22313
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 48
- Median wage, Canada
- C$40.47 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 153
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About this occupation
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 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. They are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments and by airlines and other aircraft operators. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- aircraft electrical technician
- aircraft electrician
- aircraft instrument inspector
- aircraft instrument mechanic
- aircraft instrument technician
- aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) - avionics
- avionics inspector
- avionics maintenance technician
- avionics technician
- instrument overhaul and repair mechanic - avionics
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- 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.
Employment requirements
- Aircraft instrument and avionics mechanics and technicians require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics.
- Aircraft electrical mechanics and technicians require completion of a college program as an electrical or electronic technician.
- Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required for all mechanics and technicians in this unit group.
- Avionics inspectors require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics and three to five years of experience as an avionics mechanic or technician.
- Avionics inspectors, mechanics and technicians who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (AME) licence (category E - avionics) issued by Transport Canada.
- Industry certification is available from the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) for some occupations in this unit group.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 7 |
- ITPS (CANADA) LTD12
- Longview Aviation Capital Corp.8
- Avianor4
- New Endeavours Inc3
- Société en commandite Airbus Canada3
- Avionique WAAS inc.3
- IMP Group Limited2
- Argo MRT AMERICAS INC2
- Gestal Amérique du Nord Inc.2
- Skye Avionics Limited1
- Fokker Elmo Canada inc.1
- Ressources Globales Aero inc1
- Lockheed Martin Canada1
- Bombardier Aviation1
- Groupe Orygamy Canada Inc.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025 | 0 | 70 |
| 2024 | 0 | 60 |
| 2023 | 0 | 50 |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | 0 | 75 |
| 2018 | 0 | 65 |
| 2017 | 0 | 60 |
| 2016 | 0 | 30 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2021 | 5 |
- Canadian Experience Class40
- Provincial Nominee Program5
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$26.27 | C$40.47 | C$57.40 |
| Alberta | C$28.42 | C$38.84 | C$53.43 |
| British Columbia | C$27.66 | C$38.71 | C$54.80 |
| Manitoba | C$26.76 | C$36.78 | C$50.95 |
| New Brunswick | C$25.93 | C$39.07 | C$67.49 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$30.73 | C$49.10 | C$64.27 |
| Nova Scotia | C$26.89 | C$37.07 | C$51.13 |
| Ontario | C$25.70 | C$38.91 | C$57.40 |
| Quebec | C$28.27 | C$41.49 | C$60.65 |
| Saskatchewan | C$27.96 | C$36.62 | C$45.92 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 153
- Vacancies advertised
- 552
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$32.00
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