Meteorology and Aviation Programs

Observer Communicator Training Program

The Observer Communicator training program is a 9 to 12 week program that combines surface weather observing with aviation communications. The formal program is followed by intensive on-job-training and certification which qualifies the graduate to work at any Community Aerodrome Radio Stations or Approach Unicom across Canada.

Surface Weather Observer Training Program

ATS delivers eight 6-week ab-initio training programs per year designed to prepare candidates for employment as Surface Weather Observers. Equipped with meteorological instruments for monitoring, recording and transmitting aviation surface weather, these observers provide the bulk of weather information for distribution across the country.

Forest Fire Meteorology

ATS Services has developed a 5-day Intermediate Fire Behavior Course where students are taught to recognize when fire behavior is beyond control thresholds. They learn to interpret and recognize the various weather elements that influence fire behavior. More details upon request.

Ice Observer / Briefer Training Program

ATS provides a 5-week advanced meteorological Training program designed for personnel involved in sea-ice and iceberg observation. The training will further develop the marine weather observing and aviation weather briefing skills of the offshore weather technicians employed by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Bi-Lingual Training

Training programs are provided in both English and French. ATS professional instructors can easily adapt and modify these courses on demand, to suit the requirements of our clients.

Training Institute

All training is provided at the NavCanada Training Institute in Cornwall Ontario. This is a world-class training facility where students are fully accommodated while providing a professional and positive learning environment. For more info, see www.navcanada.ca.