CATSA’s annual environmental scan outlines key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges that the organization is facing now and will face over the planning period. CATSA will continue to monitor the evolving landscape and adjust the environmental scan as necessary.
Summary of Key Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges
Strengths
- Highly qualified and dedicated employees
- Credibility and expertise in security screening supported by a diverse and knowledgeable Board of Directors
- Planning, preparing, and adjusting in response to the evolving civil aviation industry
Weaknesses
- Human resource capacity constraints
- Dependence on the supply chain for key components of service delivery
Opportunities
- Embrace innovative technology and processes to improve the passenger experience
- Strengthened connection and collaboration within the civil aviation ecosystem in support of shared goals and Government of Canada priorities
- CATSA’s strategic planning process
Challenges
- Influence over the domestic and international regulatory environment
- Obtaining adequate physical space at airports to execute and support operations
- Impact of evolving labour market conditions on attracting and maintaining a skilled workforce