Series of calls held with contractors over the impact of budget cuts on control towers . The contractors were told that the first call `` was not an authorized call , '' Dickerson said . At issue are operations at 168 air traffic towers staffed by contractors . The tower operators have been told to reduce their staffing levels and that they will be laid off if necessary, but not until after Sept. 30.
Series of calls held with contractors over the impact of budget cuts on control towers . At issue are operations at 168 air traffic towers staffed by contractors . The tower operators have been told to reduce their staffing levels and that they will be laid off if necessary, but not until after Sept. 30.