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This page covers NAV CANADA reapplication waiting periods only: when candidates may reapply after an unsuccessful online assessment, in-person test or assessment centre. For assessment outcomes and next steps, see NAV CANADA results. For the full selection process, see NAV CANADA hiring process.

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Quick overview: NAV CANADA reapplication waiting periods

NAV CANADA’s published air traffic controller selection information states reapplication eligibility from specific dates when a candidate is unsuccessful at certain stages. These are official NAV CANADA reapplication rules-minimum waiting periods before you may be eligible to try again, not guarantees that a new campaign will be open or that you will pass on a later attempt.

Stage where unsuccessful Eligible to reapply after
Online assessment 1 year after testing date
In-person test 2 years after testing date
Assessment centre 3 years after assessment date

Save your testing or assessment date from official communications. Confirm eligibility with NAV CANADA before submitting a new application.

Passing one stage does not guarantee invitation to the next stage on a future attempt.

If you are unsuccessful at the online assessment

NAV CANADA states that candidates unsuccessful at the online assessment stage are eligible to reapply one year after their testing date.

Do not assume you can retest immediately or that unofficial practice scores determine when you may reapply. See NAV CANADA online assessment for what the stage involves-not for overriding official policy.

If you are unsuccessful at the in-person test

NAV CANADA states that candidates unsuccessful at the in-person testing stage are eligible to reapply two years after their testing date.

Do not assume passing the online assessment earlier overrides this rule if you later fail in-person testing. Each stage has its own published waiting period. See NAV CANADA assessment test for stage context.

If you are unsuccessful at the assessment centre

NAV CANADA states that candidates unsuccessful at the assessment centre are eligible to reapply three years after their assessment date.

See NAV CANADA assessment centre for what that stage involves. Reapplying after the waiting period does not guarantee selection or training.

What reapply waiting periods mean

A waiting period is the earliest date from which NAV CANADA’s published information says you may be eligible to reapply after an unsuccessful outcome at that stage. It does not mean:

  • automatic re-entry into the same campaign;
  • the same assessments will be skipped;
  • unofficial prep scores reset official history;
  • passing on a later attempt guarantees selection or training.

Always read your official message and current Workday postings before reapplying.

What to verify before applying again

Before reapplying, confirm through NAV CANADA:

  • the date of your unsuccessful stage and the published waiting period;
  • whether the air traffic controller campaign is open;
  • current eligibility requirements;
  • whether you must complete the same assessments again;
  • how to submit through Workday and which email to monitor.

If your official message conflicts with this summary, follow the official message.

What this page does not cover

This page does not explain assessment outcomes in detail, the full hiring process, training offers or training timelines. For those topics, see NAV CANADA results, NAV CANADA hiring process and NAV CANADA training process.

This page does not describe medical review, background check or training-selection decisions unless NAV CANADA publishes reapplication rules for those topics on official pages. Do not assume one “failed assessment” label covers every stage.

For timing between stages when you are still in the process, see NAV CANADA selection timeline.

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