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 replacing them with advisory services at several low-traffic airports due to significantly reduced air traffic during the pandemic.
- These proposed changes are part of broader cost-cutting measures, following earlier workforce reductions and the potential closure of an additional control tower, with Nav Canada claiming changes will follow a rigorous safety review.
- Companies operating at the affected airports, such as Air North, have expressed concerns that downgrading services could compromise safety levels.
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