MONTREAL — Klaus Goersch, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada has resigned, effective April 30, 2017. He will continue to lead the airline’s operations until his departure. His successor has yet to be named but, according to Air Canada, will be announced in due course.

Goersch was appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in October 2012 and was responsible for all aspects of safe, reliable and efficient operations throughout Air Canada’s worldwide network. During his stint, he oversaw a wide range of operations, including Flight Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Airports, Environment and Corporations Safety, Corporate Security and In-Flight Service.