Hey all,

Does anyone know what the staffing level for towers in the Edmonton FIR are? Which towers have the highest turnover?

Thanks!

-Rodriguez

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haha yes what an oversight on my part. Rephrase that question to be concerning only YYJ

Just wondering if anyone knows what the staffing levels are like for the tower in CYYJ and CYQQ... Are either understaffed or have difficulty keeping controllers?

Thanks!

-Rodriguez Mount-eye-nous

Ok perfect, thanks very much for the replies!

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Very helpful, thanks!