Submission of Statement to the National Council Regarding Motion 24.3482

September 06, 2024

Submission of Statement to the National Council Regarding Motion 24.3482

The HelvetiCA, Swiss Controllers Association, has officially submitted its position to the National Council concerning Motion 24.3482 (Harmonisation of the retirement age of air traffic control employees), which addresses the proposed increase in the retirement age of air traffic controllers to 65. We have outlined our concerns about the potential impact on safety and the well-being of controllers.

The full statement, detailing our position, is available in the following languages:

• English Version
• German Version
• French Version
• Italian Version

We continue to advocate for the safety of both air traffic controllers and the general public in Swiss airspace.