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 air traffic controller positions and replacing them with advisory services at several low-traffic airports due to decreased air traffic from the global pandemic.
- This review includes the potential closure of a control tower and follows previous significant workforce reductions by Nav Canada.
- Airlines operating at the affected airports have expressed concerns that these proposed changes could degrade safety levels.
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