Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 1

145 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 to provide a safe environment. All other safety protocols were put in place, as well. Today, there are 14 full-time employees (and one part-timer) on the field, 10 of which are qualified airport technicians who do double duty in terms of maintenance, along with crash and fire rescue. It is a comfortable enough level of staffing that there can be four crews who provide services at different times, for full 24-hour coverage. The most recent capital improvement project was a complete runway rehabilitation of 03- 21, the primary runway when it comes to wind direction. This was a full-depth reconstruction improving the subgrade, putting down new asphalt, and entirely replacing the lighting system with LED lighting. The drainage system was also repaired and replaced. “Our next project comes from the fact that a lot of our on-field equipment needs upgrading,” says NORTH PEACE REGIONAL A I RPORT With over a dozen aircraft in our on-campus hangar, you’ll advance your career as an aircraft maintenance technician. Learn more at nlc.bc.ca/amt Keep aircraft flying safely 1.866.463.6652 /nrnlights