Aerospace Control Officer

As a member of the military, Aerospace Control Officers contribute to air operations by providing air traffic control services and air weapons control. Aerospace Control Officers are responsible for the conduct of aerospace surveillance, warning, and control of airborne objects throughout Canadian airspace. As an integral part of the Canadian Air Navigation System, they also provide control to civilian and military aircraft during combat and training operations worldwide. Aircrew Selection Centre —the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) requires that all pilots, aerospace controllers and air combat systems officers attend and successfully complete the Aircrew Selection. The selection centre is located in Trenton, Ontario where candidates are tested over a 2‑day period with computer‑based scenarios designed to validate those skills and aptitudes required by the RCAF. Success at Aircrew Selection is a necessary step in order to continue to be processed for these three occupations. Responsibilities Provide air traffic control services and air weapons control in military and civil contexts. Conduct aerospace surveillance, warning and control of airborne objects across Canadian airspace. Detect threats to Canadian sovereignty and make critical real‑time decisions to safeguard airspace. Provide control to civilian and military aircraft during combat and training operations worldwide. Operate aboard Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft and as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Air Officer to support ground operations. Work environment Aerospace Control Officers may be deployed to a ship, aircraft, or in the field throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Initially, Aerospace Control Officers are employed as either air traffic controllers at Canadian military airbases, or in the air defence realm, controlling fighter aircraft at the Canadian Air Defence Sector. If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. If you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part‑time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full‑time employment. Qualifications If you already have a university degree, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will determine if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on‑the‑job training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Canadian Armed Forces