`21390` Aerospace engineers

Yes. NOC 21390 is a high-wage occupation.

Level 2: at least 1.5× median wage TEER 1

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	+40 extra, on top of work-length points
Qualifying job offer in this occupation	70

Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems
Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling
Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
Supervise and coordinate the manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft
Co-ordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft
Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators

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.