Air traffic controllers and related occupations in Winnipeg

The employment outlook will be Good for air traffic controllers and related occupations (NOC 72601) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by demand for commercial and business air travel, as well as a relatively high training drop-out rate. 

• This occupation often operates in a high-pressure environment with long hours and rotating shift work. 

• NAV Canada's Fatigue Risk Management System is set up to maintain safety by ensuring the well-being of air traffic controllers. Temporary tower closures in Winnipeg have been required when only one controller is on duty. This ensures that mandatory breaks are observed. 

• Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integration to predict traffic pattern and support real-time decisions. Automation of routine tasks is allowing

Here are some key facts about air traffic controllers and related occupations in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air traffic controllers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%