NOC 2021 · 22313 · TEER 2
NOC 22313: Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$40.47 / hour
Job Bank, 2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
Transport
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 22313 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 22313 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- Transport
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
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.
- Avionics mechanics and technicians who work in maintenance hangars troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
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
All 51 job titles in NOC 22313
- aircraft and missile electrotechnician - avionics
- aircraft avionics technician
- aircraft electrical equipment inspector and tester
- aircraft electrical inspector
- aircraft electrical mechanic
- aircraft electrical system mechanic
- aircraft electrical technician
- aircraft electrician
- aircraft electronic components technician
- aircraft electronic equipment inspector and tester
- aircraft electronic equipment installer
- aircraft electronic system mechanic
- aircraft electronics inspector
- aircraft instrument inspector
- aircraft instrument mechanic
- aircraft instrument technician
- aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) - avionics
- apprentice avionics technician
- aviation electrical components technician
- aviation electronic components technician
- aviation instrument technician
- aviation systems technician - Canadian Armed Forces
- avionics and electronics calibration specialist
- avionics inspector
- avionics maintenance technician
- avionics mechanic
- avionics systems installer
- avionics technician
- certified avionics technician
- communications equipment repairer - avionics
- electrical accessories shop inspector - avionics
- electrical and electronics technician - avionics
- electronic accessories repair and overhaul mechanic - avionics
- electronics mechanic - avionics
- electrotechnician - avionics
- instrument inspector and tester - avionics
- instrument mechanic - avionics
- instrument overhaul and repair mechanic - avionics
- instrument overhaul technician - avionics
- instrument shop inspector - avionics
- instruments and accessories inspector - avionics
- missile electronics inspector
- missile electrotechnician - avionics
- precision instrument technician - avionics
- radio and electronic overhaul and repair mechanic - avionics
- radio and radar equipment inspector - avionics
- radio and radar equipment installer - avionics
- radio communication equipment repairer - avionics
- radio communication equipment repairman/woman - avionics
- rocket components mechanic - avionics
- shop inspector - avionics
Requirements
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."
Additional information
- Avionics inspectors, maintenance technicians and mechanics may acquire further endorsements to their AME licence allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and avionics systems.
- An AME licence can be obtained by fulfilling the education and training requirements as stated above and passing Transport Canada AME examinations.
- Progression to supervisory positions within specific areas of expertise is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 22313 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.27 | $40.47 | $57.40 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.73 | $49.10 | $64.27 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.89 | $37.07 | $51.13 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.93 | $39.07 | $67.49 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $28.27 | $41.49 | $60.65 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $25.70 | $38.91 | $57.40 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Manitoba | $26.76 | $36.78 | $50.95 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.96 | $36.62 | $45.92 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $28.42 | $38.84 | $53.43 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $27.66 | $38.71 | $54.80 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Ontario.
GoodOntario
The employment outlook will be Good for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
Support activities for air transportation
Defence services
Air transportation
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Significant investments in the aerospace cluster
Improvement in the level of global air travel
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada is required for signing maintenance releases and certifying airworthiness
Certification is available from the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) for roles within this occupation.
Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Ontario:
Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 37%
Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 24%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 17%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
75% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several 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 aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 20%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 13%
Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 12%
89% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several 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 aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Quebec:
Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 48%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 17%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 15%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
72% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The BC aerospace industry leads Canada in maintenance, repair and overhaul and modifications activity.
Large investments that will create employment opportunities include De Havilland Canada's decision to build components for airplanes in Saanich (Vancouver Island).
Also, at the end of 2023, Boeing was awarded a contract for P-8A Poseidon Aircraft.
Boeing’s investment includes upgrading the technology at its Vancouver facility and investments in COTA Aviation, an Indigenous-owned company based in Parksville (on Vancouver Island).
Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in British Columbia:
Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 34%
Air transportation (NAICS 481): 24%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 13%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
80% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedManitoba
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedSaskatchewan
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedAlberta
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 22313 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 93200 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
- 72404 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- 72422 Electrical mechanics
- 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
Same occupation group
Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 22311 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
Questions
NOC 22313: common questions
What is the NOC code for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors?
What TEER category is NOC 22313?
Is NOC 22313 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 22313 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 22313 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 22313 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 22Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 223Technical occupations related to engineeringSub-major Group
- 2231Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineeringMinor Group
- 22313Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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