Summary Terminal Air Traffic Controller near Edmonton (AB)
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Description
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.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
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Wages
$45.89/hour
Median wage in Alberta
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Prospects
Good
The job prospects are good in the Edmonton Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in Alberta
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Skills
- Brief flight crew before takeoff
- Analyze environmental conditions and assess load and fuel capacity
- Prepare and maintain flight plans, flight logs and other reports
- Delay or cancel flight if conditions warrant
- Co-sign flight authorization with aircraft captain
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