Airspace Planning

[Krushr]

I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about airspace planning as a career. Are there dedicated airspace planners, or is it just a part of someone's job? Do you have to be a licensed controller? Thanks.

[sigmet77]

Airspace planning does not require you to be an air traffic controller, you do however have to work for Nav Canada. There is a branch in the company that deals with airspace and they have managers, pilots, FSS, ATC all working there. I don't think there is an application process to become an airspace planner, you just need to get hired by NC first and then try and work your way to the job.

[Zatopec]

The above statement is correct. There's no school for that, all training is done in house once hired.

Point to note; the last posting for such a position required applicants to hold, or have held, an ATPL. No ATPL, no interview.