Air traffic controllers and related occupations
NOC 2272
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Overview
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.Common titles for this occupation: air traffic control assistant, air traffic control chief, air traffic control officer, air traffic controller (ATC), air traffic co–ordinator...
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Sources: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census (distribution of workers). Burning Glass Technologies, Labour Insight™ (job postings). Time frame is January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
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