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NOC 2021 · 22313 · TEER 2

NOC 22313: Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors

NOC 22313 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is on the 2026 Transport category list. The latest round for that category (#434, August 7, 2026) invited 300 candidates at a CRS cutoff of 470.

Verified against official sources on 2026-10-01
2
TEER level
FSW · CEC
Express Entry programs that accept it
1
2026 Express Entry categories
470
Latest category cutoff · #434

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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.

IRCC goes by what you actually did, not by your job title: your work must match the description above and most of the main duties below. Compare them with your reference letter line by line.

Job titles filed under this code

Official example 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

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

  • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors → 93200
  • Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors → 72404
  • Airworthiness inspector → 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
  • Electrical mechanics → 72422
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics → 22312

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.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

Category-based rounds that list this code

CategoryLatest roundCRSInvitations
Transport occupations#434 · Aug 7, 2026470300

To be invited in a category round you need at least 12 months of full-time work in a listed occupation within the last 3 years, on top of qualifying for Express Entry.

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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."

Good to know

  • 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.

Codes in the same group

NOCOccupationTEER
22310Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians2
22311Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)2
22312Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics2

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