# NAV CANADA Flight Service Specialist 2026: Salary and Training > NAV CANADA FSS careers: FIC, airport advisory and international flight service roles, paid $50,200 training, 2026 salaries, training durations and official discrepancy. Canonical: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/nav-canada/flight-service-specialist/ Site guide: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/llms.txt **NAV CANADA flight service specialists (FSS) provide flight information, weather briefings and airport advisory services, depending on their assigned stream.** They are not automatically air traffic controllers and do not acquire an ATC licence merely by completing FSS training. NAV CANADA describes **three career paths** in its [official Flight Service Specialist careers page](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers/flight-service-specialist.aspx). _Reviewed November 7, 2026. A career path listed on the employer website does not necessarily mean applications for that stream are open._ ## FIC, AAS and international flight services: what differs? _On mobile, swipe this table horizontally. Keyboard users can focus the region and scroll sideways._ FSS career path Typical service 2026 certified base pay (CAD/year) FIC - Flight Information Centre Pre-flight and enroute information, weather briefing and flight-plan support $96,157-$122,619 AAS - Airport Advisory Services Airport-related advisory and operational information at a flight service station $80,859-$127,424 on careers page; conflicting $123,784 upper limit on training page IFSS - International Flight Service Station International flight services at the designated specialist facility $91,051-$117,522; international recruiting not currently active per training page Published FSS trainee salary Selected FIC and AAS students during training $50,200 per year The salary figures above come from [NAV CANADA’s FSS career page](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers/flight-service-specialist.aspx). They are **union ranges for certified staff**, before eligible location, shift and holiday premiums. **They are not starting salaries for unqualified trainees**. ## Official source discrepancy: the AAS salary ceiling Two NAV CANADA pages checked directly on **November 7, 2026** disagree on the upper end of AAS pay: - [Flight Service Specialist careers](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers/flight-service-specialist.aspx) lists **CAD $80,859-$127,424**. - [Flight Service Selection and Training](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-service-selection-and-training.aspx) lists **CAD $80,859-$123,784**. The upper values differ by **CAD $3,640**. This site cannot determine from the published pages whether the difference reflects an update delay, classification or mistake. **The actual job posting, employer response and applicable collective agreement take precedence.** Do not silently present one as an undisputed ceiling. ## FIC versus AAS training: two separate timelines The employer’s [FSS selection and training description](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-service-selection-and-training.aspx) specifies the following **indicative durations**. A certified flight service specialist supervises on-the-job training until independent qualification. _On mobile, swipe this second table horizontally. Keyboard users can focus the region and scroll sideways._ FSS stream Initial course On-the-job training / published total FIC - Flight Information Centre 5-6 months, 37.5 hours/week OJT 9-11 months; published total 14-17 months AAS - Airport Advisory Services 5-6 months, 37.5 hours/week OJT 3-5 months; published total 8-11 months The published FIC and AAS training salary is **CAD $50,200/year**. These course timelines depend on the selected programme, operational facility and successful evaluations; they are not a guaranteed qualification date. See the separate [ATC training process](/nav-canada/training/) before comparing controller salaries and stages. ## International flight service is not an open programme by default The [official Flight Service Selection and Training page](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-service-selection-and-training.aspx) currently states that NAV CANADA is **not actively recruiting new International Flight Service Station employees** and will publish future information if positions become available. This is a narrower statement than saying no FSS recruitment of any kind is available. Check [NAV CANADA Careers](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers.aspx) and the specific Workday position before assuming you can apply for **FIC, AAS or IFSS** today. ## How is flight service different from ATC? An [ACC controller](/nav-canada/area-controller/) works across a controlled-airspace sector, and a [tower controller](/nav-canada/tower-controller/) manages airport-related control responsibilities. FSS specialists have distinct flight-information and advisory tasks, with separate training and certification. NAV CANADA states that previous aviation-industry experience is **not required** for FSS entry. Basic eligibility, language ability and selection depend on the current employer instructions, not an automatic transfer of a controller’s qualifications. See the [NAV CANADA application process](/nav-canada/application-process/) and [ATS career FAQ](/nav-canada/faq/). ## Two free original reading exercises These **fictional scenarios** check understanding of employer information. They are not assessment questions, operational instructions or flight-service procedures. ### Example 1 - Which total matches FIC? A candidate reads that the FIC pathway includes an initial **5-6-month course** and **9-11 months of OJT**. Which published total belongs to the FIC path: **8-11 months** or **14-17 months**? Show the FIC training duration answer **14-17 months.** The separate **8-11-month** published total belongs to AAS. Real duration depends on the course and qualification progress. ### Example 2 - Salary versus an open vacancy A reader finds a **2026 IFSS salary range** on NAV CANADA’s career page. Is that proof that international flight service vacancies are currently being accepted? Show the international recruiting answer **No.** The employer's **Flight Service Selection and Training** page says new international flight service station employees are not currently being recruited. A published pay range alone does not establish an open Workday vacancy. ## Primary sources and independence - [NAV CANADA - Flight Service Specialist](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers/flight-service-specialist.aspx): three tracks and the 2026 FIC, AAS and IFSS salary ranges. - [NAV CANADA - Flight Service Selection and Training](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/flight-service-selection-and-training.aspx): course durations, training pay, conflicting AAS ceiling and IFSS recruitment status. - [NAV CANADA - Careers in Aviation](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers-in-aviation): recruitment conditions and applicant instructions. - [NAV CANADA - Air Traffic Controller](https://www.navcanada.ca/en/careers/air-traffic-controller.aspx): distinct ATC careers and licensed-controller salaries. **Independent guide:** No direct merchant or affiliate checkout links. Verify financial and career decisions with the employer’s actual offer.