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Airservices Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield today welcomed the release of the organisation’s 2019-20 Corporate Plan, which outlines Airservices continuing focus on supporting growth and innovation in Australia’s rapidly evolving aviation industry.
Australian airspace users will benefit from new reduced Airservices Australia charges from today.
Airservices recent decision to cut aviation charges by 2 per cent has been commended by Regional Express (Rex) Airlines.
Airservices Australia will reduce aviation charges for the first time from July 1 as the organisation seeks to minimise operational costs for the airline industry and light aircraft operators.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
Any suggestion that Airservices is compromising on safety is totally incorrect and refused. There is no risk to the travelling public.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Helicopters are often used for services that benefit communities, such as fire fighting, crime prevention, search and rescue, construction and media coverage. Therefore, they can be required to fly over residential areas that normally experience few overflying aircraft. The noise helicopters generate can be particularly noticeable to people who are not used to aircraft noise…
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…
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…
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.