Beyond the control tower
In this video series, we will be sharing several episodes that will explain the bits and bobs of air traffic control.
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ILS goes live at Gold Coast Airport
A significant milestone will be reached today when the Instrument Landing System (ILS) is switched on at Gold Coast Airport to help pilots land during severe weather conditions.
Airservices announces two major milestones in OneSKY program
Airservices Australia today announced it has reached two major milestones in OneSKY, the world-leading program being undertaken jointly with the Department of Defence.
Airservices delivering safety and innovation to Australian aviation industry
Airservices Australia has published its 2017–18 Annual Report, demonstrating its commitment to delivering safe, more efficient and innovative services for all who operate in Australia’s skies.
CEO response to claims on regional airlines subsidising OneSKY program
Today in a letter to journalist Ean Higgins, Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield refuted recent allegations published in The Australian suggesting regional airlines will incur higher charges to fund OneSKY across the country.
Airservices helps history-making Perth to London flight take to the skies
A dedicated team of air traffic controllers worked closely with Qantas for several months to ensure the success of the first nonstop flight from Australia to the United Kingdom on 24 March. The team left nothing to chance, aware that QF9 would be departing Perth Airport at its maximum take-off weight loaded with 110,000 litres…
Airports
We provide information about aircraft operations, including flight paths, movements, runway usage, noise monitoring, investigations and complaints through our airport pages. Archerfield Airport Adelaide Airport Bankstown Airport Brisbane Airport Cairns Airport Canberra Airport Essendon Airport Gold Coast Airport Hobart Airport Jandakot Airport Melbourne Airport Moorabbin Airport Parafield Airport Perth Airport Sunshine Coast Airport Sydney Airport…
OneSKY milestone signals new age in Australian air traffic management and beyond
Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence have this week signed contracts signifying a major milestone in unifying the nation’s civil and military air traffic management systems.
Airservices ready for the future
Airservices Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield welcomed the publication of Airservices Australia’s 2016–17 Annual Report, which demonstrates Airservices significant transformation after a year of intense change.
Airservices statement regarding software issue affecting Sydney Airport
Airservices experienced a software issue affecting Sydney Airport’s air traffic control and management system, resulting in major disruptions to flight operations this morning.
Airservices seeking industry innovation on Long Range Air Traffic Flow Management
Airservices Australia is undertaking industry consultation on the viability of designing and installing a Long Range Air Traffic Flow Management (LR-ATFM) System for Australian airspace.
Airservices statement to ANAO Report on the conduct of the OneSKY Tender
Airservices acknowledges the latest report released by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) into the conduct of the OneSKY Tender, which concluded the tender process was appropriate for the scale, scope and risk of the project.
Airservices statement on recent ABC coverage
Any suggestion that Airservices is compromising on safety is totally incorrect and refused. There is no risk to the travelling public.
Airport Collaborative Decision Making
Airservices leads world first network-wide implementation of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) Airservices has partnered with Saab Sensis Corporation, a US defence and security company, to deliver an A-CDM solution in Australia. Airservices is working alongside our airline and airport partners to lead the implementation of A-CDM at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth airports. Airservices…
How we help airlines reduce emissions
Airservices is committed to reducing the environmental impact of aviation. We do this by providing airlines and operators with options for continuous descent approaches, flexible flight tracks (Flextracks) and special air traffic procedures that all have positive effects towards reducing emissions. Continuous descent approaches Air traffic control assist aircraft to make safe and efficient descents to their destination airport by using…
Airspace infringement survey
Airspace infringement survey Airservices Australia and Defence are committed to improving safety in and around controlled and restricted airspace for all users. To support this work we are conducting an ongoing national review of airspace infringements (AI). Nearly all AI reports are generated by air traffic control. To allow all aspects of safety performance to be examined, it…
Air Traffic Flow Management
Overview About ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) is a service provided by Airservices Australia aimed at achieving a balance between forecast air traffic capacity and actual air traffic demand. ATFM identifies and manages demand and capacity imbalances, both at airports and in airspace volumes. Where imbalances are identified, ATFM enables the implementation of ATFM…
How airspace works
Airspace is assigned into categories which determine the level of service provided. In Australia, these range from Class A (typically en route, high level airspace) to Class G (uncontrolled airspace predominantly used by light aircraft). More information on classes of airspace is available. The service provided by air traffic controllers depends on the class of…
Who’s in control?
There are three types of air traffic controllers. These are tower controllers, terminal controllers and en route controllers. The diagram below shows who is in control at various stages of flight. Tower controller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNwcMn4PbM En route controller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QskA2Mw-dY
How airspace is managed
In Australia, there are two major types of airspace: controlled, and uncontrolled. Â Controlled airspace in Australia is actively monitored and managed by air traffic controllers. To enter controlled airspace, an aircraft must first gain a clearance from an air traffic controller. Uncontrolled airspace has no supervision by air traffic control so no clearance is required…
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in controlled airspace
Airservices is committed to facilitating the successful entry of RPAS into controlled airspace in a staged process that will integrate with manned operations. Operational concept – Management of RPAS in ATM operations Airservices is committed to an inclusive approach to the safe integration of RPAS operations and recognise the opportunities and challenges generated by that…
Sydney Airport and Associated Airspace LTOP
Contents Background and Recommendations Development of the Long Term Operating Plan Modes of Operation Mode 1 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 7 Mode 8 Mode 9 Mode 10 Mode 12 Mode 13 Mode 14A Long Haul Jet Arrivals and Departures Noise considerations of the Long Term Operating Plan Implementation processes and timetable for the Long…
Airspace infringement
Navigating the skies safely Airspace infringement An airspace infringement (AI) is the unauthorised entry of an aircraft into airspace where a clearance is required, or to which entry is prohibited. Equip yourself for a safer flight by understanding the potential risks AIs can cause. Potential risks of AI include: mid-air collision loss of separation increased…
Pilot and airside safety
Equip yourself for a safer flight Pilot safety Familiarise yourself with the current and emerging risks in the areas you are operating in. We can support you by sharing safety messages and providing operational insights and analysis about areas where we see risks emerging. Build on your understanding of how we can work together to…
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Airservices is at the forefront of Australian aviation. We are uniquely connected to all parts of the industry and offer exciting and innovative work across a range of operational and corporate roles.
Career paths on offer at Airservices include
Air Traffic Control, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting, information technology, corporate support and more.