ATCs upset over transfer of officers

Nagpur: Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) at city airport are upset over the transfer of 11 officers, claiming that it put extra burden on the already short-staffed area control centre.
A few days back, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) transferred 11 controllers including senior officers in the department to other airports.
While the transfers are routine, it has led to uneasiness in the department as only seven new controlled are deputed to the city in replacement.
"Already, we are short-staffed. We have a strength of 41 officers although our sanctioned strength is over 50," said an officer who on condition of anonymity.
16/07/07 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Jul 2007