NOC 22313: Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3: +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It is eligible for Transport category draws.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Transport
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 22313 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Category-based draws
- Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 — have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous (in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad).
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 20 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 3 occupation, or 50 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
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
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.
- Avionics inspectors
- Inspect and test aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics systems and ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 22300 — Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22301 — Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22302 — Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- NOC 22303 — Construction estimators
- NOC 22310 — Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22311 — Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- NOC 22312 — Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- NOC 22100 — Chemical technologists and technicians
- NOC 22101 — Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
- NOC 22110 — Biological technologists and technicians
← NOC 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics · NOC 30010 Managers in health care →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 22313 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22313 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 22313 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 50 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 22313?+
As published by IRCC: Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2. Candidates generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.