Area Controller
Area Controller
Area controllers, often referred to as IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) controllers, coordinate the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in flight between airports. Area controllers use surveillance displays, flight data processors, and communications systems to issue instructions and ensure that aircraft are kept an adequate distance apart and travel to their destination in the most efficient way possible.
"I enjoy the work as it is dynamic and constantly changing. From the daily procedures to the technology side of the operation, the job keeps you on your toes.”
Jason Chu
Controller, Moncton ACC
Controller, Moncton ACC
Training & Salary
Area Controllers are based in area control centres (ACCs), each of which is responsible for air traffic in a large section of Canadian airspace known as a Flight Information Region.
Phase 1
Classroom and simulator training: 6 to 8 months.
Phase 1 students allowance: $44,000
Phase 2
Specialty training: 6 to 7 months.
Phase 2 training salary: $44,000 per year
PHASE 3
On the job training: 8 to 12 months
Phase 3 training salary: $44,000 per year
Average total duration of training: 20 to 27 months
SALary range for an area controller
$103,000 to 151,000
In addition, you can receive premiums and bonuses related to duties as an on-the-job instructor, working at sites that offer air traffic services in both official languages, taking on supervisory duties, location premiums and evening, weekend and holiday shift premiums.
A closer look
A closer look
Where You Might be Posted
You will normally be posted within the region you applied. The location you are posted at is based on operational requirements.
Area controllers typically train and work out of one of the following locations: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, or Gander. Area controllers normally remain at the ACC they have trained in.
Where You Might be Posted
You will normally be posted within the region you applied. The location you are posted at is based on operational requirements.
Area controllers typically train and work out of one of the following locations: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, or Gander. Area controllers normally remain at the ACC they have trained in.
- Vancouver
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Moncton
- Gander
- Vancouver
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Toronto
- Winnipeg
- Toronto
- Gander
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