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NOC 22313 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, 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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Definition
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.
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Overview
Under the ESDC NOC 2021 system, NOC 22313 covers aircraft instrument, electrical, and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors. Classified under TEER Category 2, these highly skilled professionals are responsible for inspecting, installing, diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft electrical, instrument, and avionics systems. They find employment opportunities across Canada in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) establishments, as well as with commercial airlines and other aircraft operators.
To immigrate to Canada under NOC 22313, candidates must meet specific industry standards. This typically includes the completion of a college program in avionics or aircraft electronics, or a four-year apprenticeship program. Licensing by Transport Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is also required for positions that demand the authorization of aircraft airworthiness. As a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this field may be eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, alongside relevant Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Yes — Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors is TEER 2, 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.
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 22313 with 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
Yes — Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 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.