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Air Traffic Controllers And Related Occupations
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Air Traffic Controllers And Related Occupations
2272 – Air Traffic Controllers And Related Occupations
Air traffic controllers direct air traffic within assigned airspace, and control moving aircraft and service vehicles at airports. Flight service specialists provide pilots with flight information essential to aviation safety. Flight dispatchers authorize airline flights over assigned routes. Air traffic controllers and flight service specialists are employed by NAV Canada and the Canadian Forces. Flight dispatchers are employed by airline and air services companies and by the Canadian Forces.
Illustrative example(s)
air traffic controller (ATC)
airport air traffic controller
enroute air traffic controller
flight dispatcher
flight service specialist (FSS)
instrument flight rules air traffic controller
terminal air traffic controller
visual flight rules air traffic controller
All examples
air traffic control assistant
air traffic control chief
air traffic control officer
air traffic controller (ATC)
air traffic controller, airport
air traffic controller, enroute
air traffic controller, terminal
air traffic co-ordinator
airline dispatcher
airport air traffic controller
assistant, air traffic control
ATC (air traffic controller)
chief air traffic controller
controller, air traffic
dispatcher, flights
enroute air traffic controller
flight dispatch assistant
flight dispatcher
flight operations officer
flight service specialist (FSS)
head air traffic controller
instrument flight rules air traffic controller
officer, air traffic control
terminal air traffic controller
tower controller – air traffic
visual flight rules air traffic controller
Exclusion(s)
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators (2275)
Main duties
Air traffic controllers perform some or all of the following duties:
Control flow of air traffic within assigned airspace using radar monitors, radio and other communication equipment and visual references
Issue aircraft takeoff and landing instructions to pilots and relay meteorological, navigational and other information to pilots in flight
Maintain radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and other area control centres, and co-ordinate movement of aircraft into adjoining areas
Alert airport emergency services when aircraft are experiencing difficulties and report missing aircraft to search and rescue services
Direct activities of all moving aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways.
Flight service specialists perform some or all of the following duties:
Provide pre-flight information concerning current and forecast weather conditions, radio frequencies, terrain, airports and related data to assist pilots in preparation of flight plans
Check flight plans for completeness and accuracy and forward flight plans to air traffic services facility
Respond to radio calls from aircraft preparing for takeoff or landing and supply information such as weather conditions, wind speed and direction and presence of local air traffic
Support air traffic control operations by relaying radio requests for flight clearances, arrival and departure information and position reports
Alert airport emergency services of aircraft experiencing difficulties and initiate communication searches when aircraft become overdue
Observe, record and report weather conditions at airports.
Flight dispatchers perform some or all of the following duties:
Analyze environmental conditions and assess aircraft for load and fuel capacity and other factors to determine flight routes
Brief flight crew before takeoff on weather conditions, status of navigational facilities and airports en route
Co-sign flight authorization with aircraft captain
Monitor progress of flight and communicate as required with aircraft during flight
Delay or cancel flights if conditions warrant
Prepare and maintain flight plans, flight logs and other reports.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
A basic radio telephone operator’s licence is required.
Air traffic controllers and flight service specialists require completion of a NAV Canada training program which includes structured in-class and on-the-job training.
Air traffic controllers require an air traffic controller’s licence.
Flight dispatchers may require experience in air traffic control or flight operations and may require a private pilot’s licence.
Additional information
Air traffic controllers with experience and appropriate NAV Canada endorsements may move to units with higher volumes of air traffic.
Source: This content has been taken from the official website of CIC
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