Air carrier maintenance inspector NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for air carrier maintenance inspector.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for air carrier maintenance inspector is 22231 (Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
22231
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22231 covers
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks and weighing and measuring devices such as scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They are employed by government agencies and in the private sector.
| Unit group | 22231 — Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Motor vehicles defects investigators
- Conduct motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests and defect-related accident investigations
- Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects
- Recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures and vehicle safety standards.
- Railway accident investigation officers
- Collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes
To use NOC 22231 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 22231 →
Other job titles under NOC 22231
- Air transport inspector
- Airworthiness inspector
- Elevator inspector
- Engineering inspector
- Engineering regulatory officer
- Insurance loss prevention inspector
- Electricity and gas meter inspector
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22231, one of these may fit better:
- Agricultural products inspector — NOC 22111 (Agricultural and fish products inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft assembly inspector — NOC 93200 (Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors, TEER 3)
- Aircraft inspector — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft instrument inspector — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Aircraft repair shop inspector — NOC 72404 (Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors, TEER 2)
- Apartment building maintenance worker — NOC 73201 (General building maintenance workers and building superintendents, TEER 3)
- Avionics inspector — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Avionics maintenance technician — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for air carrier maintenance inspector?+
In NOC 2021, "air carrier maintenance inspector" is an example title in unit group 22231 — Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is air carrier maintenance inspector eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22231 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does air carrier maintenance inspector get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 22231 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a air carrier maintenance inspector get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 22231 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says air carrier maintenance inspector but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 22231. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.