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djfwells
27th Nov 2011, 21:27
Outsourcing of ATC function estimated to save Spain's AENA 16 million Euros per year
Outsourcing of Air Traffic Control Towers to save AENA 16 Mln Euros (http://www.tumbit.com/news/articles/4287-outsourcing-of-air-traffic-control-towers-to-save-aena-16-mln-euros.html)
BrATCO
28th Nov 2011, 11:53
Fine ! 3 questions spring to my mind :
- Who will train the new controllers ? I mean OJT.
- Savings for AENA, OK... Will this mean savings for companies ?
- What happens after the 5 years contract ?
Sonnendec
28th Nov 2011, 13:33
Three answers:
- Who will train the new controllers ? I mean OJT.
The "old" controllers. But it will be a total disaster, since those controllers cannot leave the tower to an ACC until ALL of the new ones get their licence. So, for about a year, we will have two complete staff in all of the outsourced towers.
- Savings for AENA, OK... Will this mean savings for companies ?
Absolutely NOT. The service will be more expensive (i explained this in another topic).
- What happens after the 5 years contract ?
Who knows? you are talking about spanish authorities. Everything is possible.
Best.