22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.3 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 20 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 50 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Aircraft instrument mechanics and technicians install, adjust, repair, overhaul and test engine, navigation and gyroscopic instrument components and aircraft instruments used for measuring and indicating physical characteristics such as altitude, airspeed, temperature and pressure.
Main duties
- Repair and overhaul, install, calibrate and test aircraft instruments.
- Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul, test, modify, install and inspect aircraft electronic systems and components including communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment.
- 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.
Employment requirements
- Aircraft instrument and avionics mechanics and technicians require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics.
- Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required for all mechanics and technicians in this unit group.
- 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."
- Avionics inspectors require completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics andthree 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.
Example job titles
aircraft instrument mechanic · aircraft electronic system mechanic · aircraft instrument technician · aircraft electrical technician · aircraft electrician · aircraft electrical mechanic · aircraft electrical system mechanic · aircraft avionics technician · aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) - avionics · avionics and electronics calibration specialist · avionics systems installer · avionics technician · certified avionics technician · aircraft and missile electrotechnician - avionics · electrotechnician - avionics · electronics mechanic - avionics · aircraft instrument inspector · aircraft electrical inspector · missile electronics inspector
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.27 | $40.47 | $57.40 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.73 | $49.10 | $64.27 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.89 | $37.07 | $51.13 |
| New Brunswick | $25.93 | $39.07 | $67.49 |
| Quebec | $28.27 | $41.49 | $60.65 |
| Ontario | $25.70 | $38.91 | $57.40 |
| Manitoba | $26.76 | $36.78 | $50.95 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.96 | $36.62 | $45.92 |
| Alberta | $28.42 | $38.84 | $53.43 |
| British Columbia | $27.66 | $38.71 | $54.80 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.