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Airservices Australia launches nation’s first purpose-built digital air traffic control service at Western Sydney International Airport

Western Sydney will be Australia’s first airport without a traditional air traffic control tower as Airservices Australia modernises its air traffic management capabilities with safe and efficient digital technology. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will operate as a digitised aerodrome, with more than 20 high-resolution cameras monitoring the airport and immediate airspace and…

Airservices marks International Day of the Air Traffic Controller

The nation’s air navigation service provider, Airservices Australia, is today celebrating International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. Airservices is proud of its world-class safety record and safety-first culture. Our highly skilled air traffic controllers are among the world’s best, managing the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of, and between airports throughout…

‘Every day is different, that’s why I love being an air traffic controller’

Melbourne air traffic controller recruit Zerah Gordon has passed the all-important final phase of her challenging theory and field training with flying colours as a new “guardian of the Australian sky”. Now, she’s one of 65 new recruits who are joining our team of 900 highly skilled controllers at 28 control towers across Australia’s busiest…

Veteran air traffic controller shares secrets to success

Forging a career as an air traffic controller takes great self-discipline, confident decision making and the ability to perform under pressure – just ask razor-sharp 88-year-old veteran John Bowing – who still works out daily to keep in tip-top shape. “I’m 25,” he quipped. “I’ve got an old wind-resistant exercise bike at home and do…

Air Traffic Controllers keep Australia moving

As borders reopen and Australians prepare to reunite with friends and family, a team of unseen essential workers has continued to operate behind the scenes to guide aircraft safely through Australian skies. While today marks International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, Airservices believes every day is a day to celebrate the men and women…

Regional air traffic control: A unique perspective

After spending nearly a decade as an air traffic controller in Melbourne, Susie McGough was ready for her next challenge. In 2013, Susie swapped her life in a big city for the outback and embarked on a whole new adventure. Today she reflects on the challenges and opportunities of working in a regional tower in…

Statement regarding Canberra Air Traffic Control Tower

During routine maintenance a substance suspected to be asbestos was found in a piece of equipment in the Canberra air traffic control tower. We subsequently evacuated the tower to ensure the safety of our air traffic controllers. Alternative air traffic control services have been put in place to ensure minimal disruption to services while we…

Women encouraged to become air traffic controllers

A job in air traffic control can be rewarding, stimulating and flexible, with plenty of opportunity for career progression no matter your background or life experience.

Working in air traffic control – a family tradition

As Airservices Australia is currently recruiting for experienced air traffic controllers, this inspiring story by air traffic controller Henk Holtzhausen tells a tale of two generations in the same line of work.

Air Traffic Control careers

The role Air Traffic Controller Are you ready for a career that brings a whole new world of exciting possibilities? As an Air Traffic Controller, you will be playing a crucial role as the guardian of the Australian sky. You will be part of a vital team that manages 11% of the world’s airspace, and…

Working with air traffic control

Improving safety together Working with ATC A safe airways system relies on pilots and controllers working together safely and effectively. Air Traffic Control (ATC) are always here to help. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding how ATC works, and what you can do to contribute to effective pilot-controller communication. Communication with ATC Effective…

How air traffic control works

Air traffic control is used to manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of, and across Australian airspace. We use systems and processes to minimise the risk of collisions, while allowing the maximum number of aircraft to fly safely in our skies. Each year we safely manage 11% of the world’s airspace…

Airservices Australia releases February Australian Aviation Network Overview

Airservices Australia has released its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for February 2024. Highlights include: About AirservicesAirservices Australia is the Federal Government-owned organisation responsible for the safety of 11 per cent of the world’s airspace and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We work closely with our customers and industry to…

Airservices Australia champions women in aviation for International Women’s Day

Airservices Australia is today proudly supporting a special Virgin Australia flight dispatched, operated, and managed by an all-woman team in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). As part of an exciting, second consecutive joint initiative – which involves Virgin Australia, Melbourne Airport, Airservices Australia and Brisbane Airport – Australia’s first female pilot of a major…

Airservices Australia commences build of Australia’s cutting-edge drone traffic management system

Airservices Australia is preparing for an anticipated influx of drones over the next 20 years with the appointment of Frequentis Australasia to develop world-leading, digital air traffic management to safely integrate millions of uncrewed aircraft flights into Australia’s busy airspace. A new analysis commissioned by Airservices predicts that drone flights in Australia will surge from…

Understanding emergency services aircraft operations

Emergency services aircraft operations occur 24/7 across Australia to provide essential medical, fire fighting and police services to the community. What are emergency services operations? Expand Emergency services operations describe fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter flights for: • aeromedical services (air ambulance, medical evacuations, patient transport and urgent organ transport, e.g. the Royal Flying Doctor Service)…

Santa’s top-secret flight plan with Airservices Australia revealed ahead of Operation Present Drop this Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching, with Santa mapping out his special, top-secret flight plan with Airservices Australia this week to ensure all’s in order for Operation Present Drop on Christmas Eve. As Australia’s official Santa flight management team, Airservices’ air traffic controllers have allocated Santa’s call sign – ‘Red One’ – and carefully designed his flightpath…

Airservices Australia honours its guardians of the Australian sky

Airservices Australia, the nation’s air navigation service provider, is today celebrating International Day of the Air Traffic Controller (IDATC). Airservices is proud of its world-class safety record and safety-first culture. Our air traffic controllers (ATCs) play a vital role in safeguarding air travel. Did you know Airservices’ ATCs manage 11 per cent of the world’s…

Airservices Australia’s new ADO Portal boosts aeronautical data and information collection

Australian aviation is safer and more efficient thanks to Airservices Australia’s new Aeronautical Data Originator (ADO) Portal which offers a new self-managed, digitised and modernised method of aeronautical data and information collection. As Australia’s air navigation service provider, Airservices is responsible for the collection, management and distribution of essential aeronautical data and information that forms…

User Preferred Routes and Dynamic Airborne Reroute Procedure Expansion

Airservices is expanding its UPR airspace to provide improved flight efficiency for airlines. To help airlines fly the most cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and timely routes, Airservices is expanding Australia’s User Preferred Routes (UPR) airspace. Airservices is declaring all Class A airspace as UPR Airspace, while time activated UPR Exclusion Zones are being established in high-density areas….

Airservices Australia calls for Qantas correction

Airservices Australia is calling on Qantas to contact customers incorrectly informed that flights were delayed at Sydney Airport on Monday 8 May due to air traffic controller shortages to advise that it was strong crosswinds that resulted in delays. Qantas mistakenly informed its customers despite being advised on Sunday 7 May that strong crosswinds were…

Santa makes flying visit to Airservices Australia ahead of Operation Present Drop this Christmas

Check out all the video action of Santa’s visit to Airservices here. With Christmas fast approaching, Santa made a special, top-secret trip to Airservices Australia this week to confirm his flight path and ensure all is in order for Operation Present Drop on Christmas Eve. As Australia’s official Santa flight management team, Airservices has allocated…

Airservices partners with UNIQ You to boost female representation in aviation

Airservices Australia is taking a lead role in addressing “you can’t be what you can’t see” by partnering with not-for-profit UNIQ You to inspire more young girls and women to pursue careers in aviation. Airservices offers many varied and rewarding opportunities for women, from technical specialist roles on the leading-edge of emerging aviation technologies, through…

Airservices welcomes 65 new guardians of the Australian sky

Airservices Australia is boosting its air traffic controller numbers, with 65 new recruits set to join the team of highly skilled controllers across Australia. It’s a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding career for the future, with Airservices employing more than 915 controllers around the country, operating at 28 control towers across Australia’s busiest international and regional…

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