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NOC 21390 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Aerospace engineers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.
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Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Aerospace Engineers are classified under NOC code 21390 in TEER Category 1. Professionals in this role research, design, develop, maintain, and test aerospace vehicles, systems, and components such as commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. They are commonly employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, government departments, and research institutions across Canada.
To practice and immigrate under NOC 21390, applicants must meet specific educational and professional criteria. A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related engineering discipline is required. Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is mandatory to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). This occupation is highly eligible for Canadian immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program through the Express Entry system and target-specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Aerospace engineers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Aerospace engineers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Aerospace engineers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.