Air Traffic Controller - National
Description:
Air Traffic Controller jobs:
Air traffic controllers are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and on the ground at airports. They give commands to pilots, track air traffic, and manage aircraft so they do not collide and be delayed. Communicating efficiently around the best decisions they have to make under stressful conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Radar, computer, and visual references are used to monitor and direct the movement of aircraft in assigned airspace.
- This is how you will have to give the instructions to pilots when taking off, landing, and flying.
- Establish or avoid aircraft arrivals and departures to ensure safety between planes.
- They effective with pilots, ground crews, and other air traffic controllers.
- Update your training to include data until October 2023.
- Keep in contact with other air traffic control centers to allow transient airspace usage.
- Maintaining detailed records of the path, weather conditions, and communication logs.
- You have no way of ever knowing when a new regulation might come into effect.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in aviation-related field preferred)
- Graduates from an accredited air traffic control training program.
- Certification from appropriate aviation regulatory body (i.e. NAV CANADA in Canada or FAA in the U.S.)
- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Strong verbal communication & active listening.
- Able to work under pressure and to react fast.
- Excellent spatial awareness and multitasking abilities.
- Expertise in radar, radio communication, and similar air traffic control technology.
Think you have what it takes?
Air Traffic Controller Jobs:
Our rigorous and highly competitive recruitment and training processes ensure that we hire only the best of the best. The following are some attributes we search for Air Traffic Controller students:
- Solid verbal communications skills
- Memorization skills
- Good analytical skills and decision-making skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to multi-task
Training Location
Edmonton ACC, Gander ACC, Moncton ACC, Montreal ACC, Toronto ACC, Vancouver ACC, Winnipeg ACC
The successful candidate will be required to meet the position’s security requirement and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Safety is our number one priority at NAV CANADA. In accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy, we conduct pre-employment drug screening for all candidates being offered safety sensitive; and business critical position(s).
NAV CANADA has a vision of building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects Canadian society. It encourages employment equity and invites candidates to self-identify voluntarily and for once upon their application subject line as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
NAV CANADA is dedicated to providing accessible, barrier-free selection processes and working environments. Upon being contacted with respect to this competition please inform the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.
