Airport manager NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for airport manager.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for airport manager is 70012 (Facility operation and maintenance managers), a TEER 0 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
70012
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 70012 covers
Facility operation managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate. Facility operation managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as airports, harbours, canals, shopping centres, convention centres, warehouses and recreational facilities. Maintenance managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance department within commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational and other facilities. Maintenance managers are employed by a wide range of establishments, such as office buildings, shopping centres, airports, harbours, warehouses, grain terminals, universities, schools and sports facilities, and by the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments of manufacturing and other industrial establishments.
| Unit group | 70012 — Facility operation and maintenance managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Facility operation managers
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
- Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
- Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
- Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
To use NOC 70012 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 70012 →
Other job titles under NOC 70012
- Arena manager
- Campus maintenance manager
- Facilities maintenance head
- Facility operations manager
- Grain elevator district manager
- Harbour master
- Maintenance and service superintendent
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 70012, one of these may fit better:
- Airport air traffic controller — NOC 72601 (Air traffic controllers and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Airport firefighter — NOC 42101 (Firefighters, TEER 2)
- Airport limousine driver — NOC 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs, TEER 5)
- Airport ramp attendant — NOC 74202 (Air transport ramp attendants, TEER 4)
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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 airport manager?+
In NOC 2021, "airport manager" is an example title in unit group 70012 — Facility operation and maintenance managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is airport manager eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 70012 is TEER 0, 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 airport manager get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 70012 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 airport manager get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 70012 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 airport manager 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 70012. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.