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Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations (NOC 2272)DescriptionAir traffic controllers direct air traffic within assigned airspace, and control moving aircraft and service vehicles at airports. They work in one of two specializations: Instrument Flight Rules control (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules control (VFR). In Manitoba, IFR controllers work at the Area Control Centre (ACC) in Winnipeg. VFR controllers work in airport control towers at the Winnipeg Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport or at the St Andrews Airport. Aerospace controllers in the armed forces work in conjunction with NAV Canada's air traffic controllers. NAV Canada and the armed forces are the only employers of air traffic controllers. Flight service specialists provide pilots with flight information essential to aviation safety. They work in Flight Service Stations located at the airports in Brandon, Thompson, or Churchill, or in the Flight Information Centre at the Winnipeg airport. They are not directly involved in managing airplane traffic. The military does not have flight service specialists as this work is done by their meteorological technicians. NAV Canada is the only employer of flight service specialists. Flight dispatchers authorize airline flights over assigned routes. Flight dispatchers are employed by airline and air services companies. Example Titles
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DutiesAir traffic controllers perform some or all of the following duties:
Flight dispatchers perform some or all of the following duties:
Flight service specialists perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsAir traffic controllers should have the following skills and abilities:
Employment Requirements
Terms & ConditionsAir traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and flight service specialists commonly work in a computerized office environment. They regularly work long hours (rotating shifts 24 hours a day) and may have to work overtime during busy periods and emergency situations, and to maintain the minimum required level of staffing. The burden of responsibility for the safety of aircrafts over extended periods can be very stressful and exhausting. Qualified individuals may be posted to any location in Canada. They may be required to re-locate to fill a vacant position or for promotions. An annual physical examination is required and a drug screening is a condition of continuing employment. Nearly all air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and flight service specialists are full-time employees (100%), and most are male (88%). After completion of their specific course, air traffic controllers and flight service specialists commence a period of on-the-job training. Starting salaries for this period are approximately; Air Traffic Controller - $30,000 per year and Flight Service Specialists- $28,000 per year. Upon completion of the on-the-job training, wages are dependent on the position, the type and location of the facility, and the years of experience on the job. In addition to the base salary, controllers and specialists may receive: 1) Northern Living Allowance of up to $12,000 per year, some subsidized housing and two trips per year to the closest major centre if posted to remote sites in Northern Canada, and 2) extra pay for working overtime, weekend or shift work, and for taking on extra responsibilities such as on-the-job instruction or supervisory duties. Armed forces personnel receive wages while attending their training at the NAV Canada Training Institute. NAV Canada does not pay a training allowance or wages for this period. EarningsAir traffic controller (ATC) - $44,200 per annum - starting - $76,400 per annum - average - $109,800 per annum - high Flight service specialist - $42,350 per annum - starting - $55,000 per annum - average - $64,000 per annum - high Flight dispatcher - $35,000 per annum - starting - $48,000 per annum - average - $60,000 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsApplicants to NAV Canada may be selected for training as air traffic controllers or flight service specialists. After training with NAV Canada, air traffic controllers and flight service specialists begin their careers at a facility in a small to mid-sized Northern Canadian comunity. Controllers with experience and the appropriate NAV Canada endorsements may move to locations with higher volumes of air traffic. Individuals with experience may apply for training, supervisory and management positions. OutlookEmployment prospects for air traffic control and related occupations are expected to be good in the period 2010- 2014. The number employed in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 310. Increasing air passenger and cargo traffic volumes along with increasing aviation safety provisions are expected over the forecast period. However, corresponding increases in employment are unlikely as future technical advances in air traffic control equipment will enable controllers to be more productive and handle more traffic. Manitoba has the 8th largest airport in Canada (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International) and several smaller airports. Winnipeg is a transportation hub for freight traffic due to its central location and is also the national headquarters for the Canadian Air Force. The expanded Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg will support more passenger and cargo services when construction is completed in 2010. The airport is included in a new 20,000-acre inland port area created by Provincial legislation in 2009. This future development will provide expanded opportunities for distribution centres, warehousing and manufacturing and access to the cargo capabilities at the airport. Employment opportunities will arise as a result of turnover. Early retirement is common; air traffic controllers rarely work longer than 25 years. Competition for entry into the occupation will continue to be keen as there are generally many more qualified applicants willing to take training than available positions. The majority of jobs for air traffic controllers and flight specialists are located in Winnipeg. They are also found in the south-western Manitoba and northern Manitoba. Across industries, they are overwhelmingly employed in Transportation and Warehousing (90%) and the remainder in Public Administration (Armed Forces). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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