Military · non-commissioned member
Aerospace Control Operator in the Canadian Armed Forces
Operates radar, computer, communications and sensor systems for airspace surveillance and controls air and ground traffic at CAF aerodromes and tactical units.
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The job at a glance
Read on forces.ca on 2026-10-06. Requirements change, so confirm with a recruiter.
- Entry
- non-commissioned member
- Environment
- Air Force
- Reserve (part-time)
- Offered, often by location and unit
- Minimum education
- The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec with Grade 10 applied Math or Math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec.
- Initial training
- Basic Military Qualification (basic training) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Aerospace Control Operators attend the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall, Ontario. Training takes approximately three months.
Civilian careers
Where does Aerospace Control Operator point?
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Air Traffic ControllerListed by the CAF as a related civilian job
The forces.ca page for Aerospace Control Operator lists "Air Traffic Controller" under Related Civilian Occupations. It does not state any civilian credit or licence.
Railway and Maritime ControllerListed by the CAF as a related civilian job
The forces.ca page for Aerospace Control Operator lists "Railway and Maritime Controller" under Related Civilian Occupations. It does not state any civilian credit or licence.