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Job Title


Aerospace Control Operator


Company : Canadian Armed Forces


Location : Saint John, New Brunswick


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Opportunity Are you skilled in organization, interested in military vehicles, or excited by mastering unique technologies? A career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as an Aerospace Control Operator lets you use radar, computer, communications and sensor systems for the surveillance and control of airspace. Service and Benefits for the Military The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well-supported. These including: Competitive salary starting from $3,614-$5,304/month. Possible signing bonus. Paid education and training opportunities. Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. Health, dental, and vision coverage. Childcare, counseling, and relocation support services. Pension plan. Overview Aerospace Control Operators control and coordinate the movement of military and civilian traffic at CAF aerodromes and tactical units through the following responsibilities: Operating command and control systems Providing ground control instructions to aircraft and vehicular traffic and giving flight advisories to aircraft Receiving, relaying and recording flight plan information Interpreting weather reports Maintaining records Responding to emergencies You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the jobs.gc.ca website. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the paid education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education) Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathmatiques 416 or Cultural, Social and Technical 4)Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming an Aerospace Control Operator, visit talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . Explore over 100 different career opportunities at