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AAI Celebrates International Women s Day in Unique Style
KOLKATA: To commemorate the International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2018, the Airports Authority of India is operating Air Traffic Services with all-women ATCOs at NSCBI Airport Tower, Kolkata, in addition to other positions, from 0700 AM to 0100 PM. Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS) wing will also deploy lady-officers in CNS units.
Women power will control all flights those will land/take off during this period. There will be approximately 150 flights. Air Traffic Control is one of the most challenging jobs that demands utmost alertness, promptness, high levels of concentration, skill, expertise and presence of mind. With an aim to maintain safe flight operation.
At Present 41 women Air Traffic Controllers, including Training In-charge, ATC Instructors, Radar Controllers and as many women CNS maintenance executives are working and looking after the challenging job of providing Air Navigation Services and ensuring the safety of Aircraft operations at NSCBI Airport.
On the eve of International Women’s Day, Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region), Shri K.L. Sharma said that women employees at AAI have showcased their skills in ATC, CNS and other Departments, and we are providing the best practices in aviation along with zero-tolerance towards harassment of women.
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