Air Traffic Control; ATC) Careers Flight Information Region; -Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward YQM FIR
Description
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Our Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) are responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffic in 7 flight information regions (FIRs), working in NAV CANADA sites across the country.
This application is for Air Traffic Controller positions in the Moncton FIR (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) as well as other locations listed on our website.
are based out of Area Control Centres (ACCs), each of which is responsible for air traffic in a large section of Canadian airspace. Area Controllers are trained and work at their assigned ACC, which for this position is the Moncton ACC.
have a direct view of the airport and aircraft, and use radio communication to issue instructions and clearances. After completing training, tower controllers work at across the country.
Want to find your calling?
We’re making NAV CANADA a place where everyone truly belongs, where everyone thrives and where everyone is heard.
If you’d love to shape the future of air navigation, we’re currently looking for motivated individuals to take on the responsibility of managing Canada’s airspace as Air Traffic Controllers. You do not require any prior specialized training or experience. And the best part... we pay you to learn! Training is paid for and provided by NAV CANADA, and you will also receive a salary during training.
Air Traffic Controller
- Area Controller qualified salary $143,513 to $207,450
Training includes three phases: initial training, specialty training and on-the-job training. Both initial and specialty training include classroom and simulator portions.
Training Salary: $58,606 - $61,337
Average total duration for training: 20 to 27 months
Qualified IFR controllers will also receive a premium of $5,449 to $52,858 per year.
Air Traffic Controller
- Tower Controller qualified salary $104,258 to $207,450
Training includes two phases: initial training (classroom and simulator) and on-the-job training.
Training salary: $58,606 - $61,337
Average total duration of training: 12 to 27 months
Qualified VFR controllers will also receive a premium of $5,449 to $52,858 per year.
Think you have what it takes?
To make sure we’re hiring the best possible people, our recruitment and training processes are rigorous and highly competitive. Here are some of the qualities we look for in our Air Traffic Controller students:
Clear verbal communication skills
Memorization skills
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent teamwork skills
A high level of resilience
Our selection process is quite challenging in order to thoroughly assess candidates for the core competencies required to be an Air Traffic Controller. This includes cognitive testing for the required competencies, prescreening interview, and an assessment centre which includes individual and group exercises. You can learn more about the different steps .
Please note the in-person assessments are held in each region based on operational requirements. They are typically held at our area control centres and require several hours to complete.
For this competition, the next FEAST session will be in Moncton in July. To learn more, you can visit the .
Other application requirements:
To apply for a career as an Air Traffic Controller, you must meet the following basic requirements prior to applying:
Be 18 years or older;
Have a high school diploma, or equivalency;
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
Prepared to undergo a medical, security check, and drug testing (including cannabis);
Ready to start training after successful completion of the recruitment and selection process:
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