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

What is NOC 22313?

NOC 22313 is the code for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include aircraft electrical technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft instrument inspector and aircraft instrument mechanic. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the transport category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $40.47 an hour.

NOC code

22313

TEER

2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years

Broad category

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

Express Entry

Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)

Category draws

Transport

Median wage

$40.47 an hour

Job titles under NOC 22313

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.

Main 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

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Main duties of NOC 22313

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.

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.

Is NOC 22313 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 22313 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2024 (Small Area Estimation). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Similar NOC codes to compare

If your work leans toward one of these, read its duties too. The closest match is the one whose lead statement and main duties describe most of what you did.

Classified somewhere else

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

Same minor group (2231 Technical occupations in electronics and electrical engineering)

• 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians, TEER 2
• 22311 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment), TEER 2
• 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, TEER 2

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a aircraft electrical technician?

NOC 22313, Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 22313?

TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 22313 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.

Is NOC 22313 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the transport category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 22313 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $40.47 an hour, with most wages between $26.27 and $57.40. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22313 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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