22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
Yes. NOC 22313 is a high-wage occupation.
Level 1: at least 1.3× median wage TEER 2
TEER 0 to 3 work still counts for Canadian experience work-length points.
Points from November 3, 2026
| 12+ months Canadian experience in this occupation | +20 extra, on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer in this occupation | 50 |
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Example 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
Main 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.
What changes on November 3, 2026
- A new Labour Market Integration factor replaces the Canadian work experience points.
- Canadian experience in a high-wage occupation adds 20, 40 or 70 points on top of work-length points.
- A job offer in a high-wage occupation gives 50, 70 or 100 points, and no LMIA is needed.
- The two routes do not add up. You get the higher one: up to 150 points (140 with a spouse).
- Invitation rounds pause for up to two weeks while IRCC recalculates every profile.
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