NAV Canada is hiring in Quebec and you can make over $200K with just a high school diploma

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/an-air-traffic-control-employee-right-employees-at-nav-canada.jpg?id=60022727&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p>Think six-figure jobs are only for people with university degrees? Think again. NAV Canada is currently hiring in Quebec, and you could earn up to $201,407 a year with just a high school diploma.</p><p><a href="https://navcanada.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-CA/NAV_Careers/details/Air-Traffic-Controller---National_JR-6875?locations=664e973c51c90150e86f5ad1ac09731b" target="_blank">NAV Canada</a>, the national organization responsible for civil air traffic control and flight planning, is actively recruiting new candidates, and no post-secondary education or prior experience is required. The organization provides fully paid training, and successful recruits can land one of two highly compensated roles: regional (IFR) controller or tower (VFR) controller.</p> <p>The paid training period offers a salary between $56,899 and $59,550, depending on the role. The training programs can last from 12 to 27 months and include classroom instruction, simulator practice, and hands-on experience at one of <a href="https://www.navcanada.ca/en/our-facilities.pdf" target="_blank">NAV Canada's seven regional control centres</a> or 42 tower locations across the country.</p><p><strong>For Area Controllers (IFR):</strong></p> <ul> <li> Qualified salary: $139,333 to $201,407</li> <li> Annual premium: $5,290 to $51,318</li> <li> Training includes three phases: classroom and simulator sessions, followed by on-the-job training</li> <li> Training duration: 20 to 27 months</li> </ul> <p><strong>For Tower Controllers (VFR):</strong></p> <ul> <li> Qualified salary: $101,221 to $201,407</li> <li> Annual premium: $5,290 to $51,318</li> <li> Training includes classroom and simulator instruction, plus real-time experience</li> <li> Training duration: 12 to 27 months</li></ul><p>To apply for either position, you must:</p> <ul> <li> Be at least 18 years old</li> <li> Have a high school diploma (or equivalent)</li> <li> Be bilingual in French and English (some roles outside Quebec may accept English only)</li> <li> Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident</li> <li> Pass cognitive testing, medical screening, a drug test, and security checks</li> <li> Be open to relocating anywhere in Canada after training</li> </ul> <p>If you've got quick decision-making skills, strong memory, and can keep cool under pressure, this could be your shot at a high-paying, stable career — no college required.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p> <p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>

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