- Residents of Minóa Pediáda gain an edge in hiring
- Local candidates benefit during future airport staffing
- Evaluation criteria include residency in the Minóa Pediáda municipality
- Announcement relates to air traffic controller roles
- Recruitment tied to the upcoming Kastelli Airport operation
The upcoming Kastelli Airport is reshaping hiring plans for air traffic controllers in Crete. According to recent updates shared by MP Konstantinos Kefalogiannis, candidates who live within the Minóa Pediáda municipality will receive a scoring boost under the “local residency” criteria for staffing. This shift comes after discussions with the Ministry of Interior and ASEP, Greece’s hiring authority, ensuring the community closest to the new airport benefits from career opportunities.
Previously, a similar hiring policy was outlined for roles linked to the existing Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion. Sixteen air traffic controller positions were announced to address current staffing gaps, prioritizing residents near the operating airport. These jobs focused purely on immediate workforce needs, with no connection to future plans for new services or facilities.
What This Means for Kastelli Airport’s Future Workforce
A similar hiring guideline was stated for positions connected to the current Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion. Announced to fill present staffing shortages, sixteen air traffic controllers were chosen to provide inhabitants close proximity to the running airport priority. These positions had no link to future plans for expanded services or facilities; they concentrated just on current personnel demands. His appeal to Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios highlighted the importance of supporting the communities directly affected by the airport’s construction and operation within their municipality.
Government officials have now confirmed that residents of Minóa Pediáda will be evaluated favorably for air traffic controller positions in future recruitment rounds. This approach ensures fair access to jobs and mitigates potential feelings of exclusion as the new facility expands.
Highlights at a Glance
- Policy Update: Preference for hiring Minóa Pediáda residents for air traffic roles.
- Why It Happened: Led by Kefalogiannis’ advocacy to address regional equity amid airport expansion.
- Immediate Jobs: Sixteen positions announced for Heraklion, unrelated to Kastelli’s future openings.
- Legislation Reference: Hiring criteria align with Article 25, Paragraph 7 under Law 4765/2021.
- Broader Impact: Promotes fairness while addressing local workforce needs at a critical project site.
This development underscores a balance between community interests and building quality infrastructure. The upcoming hiring phases for Kastelli Airport will benefit not only local job seekers but also contribute to maintaining smooth airport operations and passenger safety.
As Crete’s aviation landscape evolves, initiatives like these go a long way in ensuring that progress benefits everyone—not just the larger cities but also smaller municipalities like Minóa Pediáda.
