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Are you fascinated by flying and how airplanes navigate the skies? If so, a career as an air traffic controller might be right up your alley. Air traffic controllers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within designated airspace and at airports.

Air Traffic Controller Positions and Responsibilities

Air traffic controllers are responsible for keeping aircraft safely separated from other planes and obstacles during both flight and ground operations. They can specialize in airport tower control or area control.

Tower Controller Roles

Tower controllers operate within a radius of 3 to 12 nautical miles around airports. They work in control towers and are responsible for:

• Ensuring aircraft adhere to regulated procedures for takeoff, landing, and taxiing
• Directing airport traffic to maintain smooth and efficient flow
• Providing pilots with instructions, clearances, and advice
• Using radar and communication systems to track flights in their airspace
• Transferring control of aircraft to nearby controllers
• Coordinating emergency services when necessary

Area Controller Responsibilities

Area controllers work at regional-area control centers and have broader responsibilities. They:

• Use radar and communication systems to track flights and provide pilots with directions and clearances mid-flight
• Provide guidance to aircraft arriving or departing from major airports
• Transfer control to neighboring controllers as needed
• Provide search-and-rescue alerts for missing or overdue aircraft

As an air traffic controller, you would work for NAV CANADA, and the job typically involves rotating shifts. Most facilities operate 24/7, 7 days a week, requiring controllers to work 34 hours per week on average. Overtime may also be necessary.

Skills and Qualifications for Air Traffic Controllers

To excel in this profession, you should possess certain traits and skills, including decisiveness, teamwork, stability, alertness, accountability, quick and accurate decision-making, the ability to visualize 3D images based on 2D data, and the capacity to remain calm in emergency situations. Enjoying the use of specialized equipment and instruments, as well as working within clear rules and organized methods, is also advantageous.

If you're interested in pursuing a career as an air traffic controller, here are some relevant National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:

• 2006 NOC: Air Traffic Controllers (2272.1)
• 2006 NOC-S: Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations (C172)
• 2011 NOC: Air traffic controllers and related occupations (2272)
• 2016 NOC: Air traffic controllers and related occupations (2272)
• 2021 NOC: Air traffic controllers and related occupations (72601)

Becoming an air traffic controller requires a high school diploma, and the average salary in this position is around $35.14 per hour. Although certifications are not regulated, pursuing relevant certifications or training programs can enhance your qualifications.

With less than 1,500 annual job openings per province, this profession offers a unique opportunity to contribute to aviation safety and efficiency while enjoying a rewarding career in the skies. So, if you've ever dreamed of being part of the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps planes flying smoothly, consider clearing the runway for a career as an air traffic controller!