ATC Cost saving
 

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

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 ?

Three answers:

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.

Absolutely NOT. The service will be more expensive (i explained this in another topic).

Who knows? you are talking about spanish authorities. Everything is possible.

Best.