Doug Best is President and CEO of the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association, the union representing all air traffic controllers in Canada.
Ray Bohn, President and CEO of NAV Canada, is dismayed by comments I have made about potential changes to the level of air traffic control service provided at several airports, as well as layoffs at several Area Control Centres. I am equally dismayed by his response, as he continues to make assertions that do not hold up under scrutiny.
We are in agreement that all decisions should be made “in the interest of preserving the integrity and sustainability of Canada’s air navigation system.” Our contention is that NAV Canada is failing to do so and that will have an impact on safety.