Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company had 5,100 workers across the country. Taking into account the previous reduction of transitional workers in the spring and early retirement, the company has reduced more than 720 jobs, 14 according to the percentage of its activity. continue to monitor air traffic activity across the country and adapt their inconsistencies with and accordingly as needed.
“There is no doubt that society is going through the most complicated moment in its history. NAV CANADA is not immune from the economic downturn and serious monetary effects have an effect on the aviation industry,” said Neil Wilson, President and CEO.
Cost methods began as soon as the pandemic was declared. Prior to today’s layoffs, NAV CANADA reduced executive compensation, deferred retroactive wage increases with bargaining units, and presented a voluntary retirement program to minimize money outings. NAV CANADA also benefited from Canada’s emergency wage subsidy program.
The company will also close its flight data centers in Winnipeg and Halifax. Pilots and regulators will continue to get the same important data they need, adding flight creation plans. flight data centers. Air traffic will not be affected by this change.
NAV CANADA will need to continue to fulfill its commitment to function well in Canada’s air navigation system, ensuring that the facilities provided meet market demands. In the coming weeks, aviation studies will be introduced at several airfields to assess the required point of service. to perform safe and effective operations for our airline customers, air shipments and general aviation.
Aeronautical studies are a procedure regulated by Transport Canada based on the protection that NAV CANADA has followed in its world-renowned protection history for more than 20 years. This rigorous and systematic technique provides a complete consultation with all relevant stakeholders, with the key protection being.
“The aviation industry is contracting and facing profound changes. We continue to monitor the effect of the pandemic and will continue to take the mandatory steps to align the service with traffic levels while maintaining the integrity of the air navigation system. “Neil Wilson, president and CEO, said.
Fast facts
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is a private non-profit corporation established in 1996, offering air traffic control, airport advisory, weather information and aeronautical data in more than 18 million square kilometers of Canadian and foreign airspace.
The company is identified worldwide for its history of protection and technological innovations. Air traffic control systems evolved through NAV CANADA are used through air navigation service providers in countries around the world.
Brian Boudreau, Media Relations
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