Transportation Officers and Controllers (NOC 227)

What They Do Air pilots fly aircraft, including helicopters. Flight engineers monitor aircraft functions and may assist in flying aircraft. Flying instructors teach flying techniques and ground school subjects to student pilots, and train licensed pilots for additional certification. Air traffic controllers manage the flow of air traffic in the air and on the ground. They specialize in one of two areas: controlling aircraft during the enroute portion of their flight or directing departing, landing and taxiing aircraft at an airport. Flight dispatchers authorize flights over assigned routes. Deck officers operate ships and other vessels and supervise deck crew activities. Engineer officers operate and maintain vessels' main engines/equipment and supervise engine room crew activities. Railway traffic controllers operate centralized traffic control systems. Marine traffic controllers regulate marine traffic using radar, remote radio systems, and other telecommunications equipment. Flight Service Specialists provide flight information, weather briefings, and airport advisory services to pilots as they fly through Canada airspace.

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Transportation and warehousing 79% Public administration 8% Educational services 3% People in this group work for: Port, canal, and other marine authorities Airline, air freight, and air service companies Flying schools The Canadian Forces The Canadian Coast Guard Rail and marine transportation companies NAV Canada The unionization rate (61%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations. The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Transportation Officers and Controllers are found in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland while the lowest concentrations are in Quebec and Saskatchewan .

Related Occupation(s) Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women (NOC 826) Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers (NOC 743) Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations (NOC 722) Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (NOC 2271)

Something to Think About To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider: Continually updating your knowledge Improving interpersonal skills Setting standards and guidelines for safety/operations Learning how to build and maintain customer relations

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