Based on the demands of the current marketplace—as in much reduced air traffic as a result of the worldwide pandemic—Nav Canada is considering reducing the number of air traffic controllers it employs at a handful of locations. In a news release, Nav Canada referred to the review as a method to “streamline the nation’s ATC services.”
Nav Canada Considers Reducing Air Traffic Controller Numbers
Key Takeaways:
- Nav Canada is considering reducing the number of air traffic controllers and potentially closing a control tower at several low-traffic Canadian airports.
- This decision is driven by significantly reduced air traffic due to the global pandemic and aims to streamline air traffic control services, replacing controllers with advisory services in some locations.
- The proposal has raised safety concerns among some stakeholders, despite Nav Canada's assurance of a rigorous, safety-focused review, and follows previous workforce reductions.
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