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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…

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…

Airservices delivers safe and continuous service amid ongoing disruption

Airservices Australia has published its 2020-21 Annual Report, highlighting our ability to adapt, maintain momentum and ensure the continuity and integrity of our service delivery amid another year of disruption. During the last financial year, international airline traffic declined by 68 per cent and domestic air traffic rose and fell with border closures, leading to…

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…

Information for suppliers

Understand the environmental, social, governance standards involved with joining our supply chain and how to transact with us. Our purpose Airservices believes in building strong, positive relationships with our suppliers to realise sustainable and mutual value and deliver quality and economical services to the aviation industry.  We’re committed to ensuring high standards of environmental, social,…

Airservices joins effort to boost number of women fire fighters

Airservices Australia fire fighters are set to take part in workshops across NSW aimed at attracting young women to the profession. The workshops, hosted by the non-profit organisation Girls on Fire, will provide young women with a hands-on experience of fire fighting and emergency services skills. Airservices Sydney fire fighters Alison Walters and Kristin Alston…

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…

Air Traffic Management

Air Traffic ManagementControlling Australia’s air traffic We provide world-leading tower and approach services to manage the safe, orderly flow of aircraft into and out of Australia’s airspace. Our air traffic controllersWho manages the airspace? Our air traffic controllers are responsible for keeping our skies safe. With specialised controllers operating across airport towers, terminals and en…

Airservices staff showcase our work at careers expo

Airservices staff explained the benefits and rewards of being an air traffic controller at a recent careers expo in Brisbane.

Calling all budding fire fighters!

Airservices Australia has this week opened its latest round of recruitment for fit and capable residents from across Australia to join its ranks as airport fire fighters.

Frequently asked questions

FAQS Air Traffic Controller training The job of an air traffic controller has so many aspects that it tends to lead to as many questions. We have collected the most common ones here. The answers are brief so you can quickly find what you need to know. Who can I contact if I have questions…

Air Traffic Control careers

The roleAir 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 guided…

OneSKY Australia

AboutWhat is OneSKY? OneSKY Australia® is the most complex transformation of air traffic management in Australian aviation history. It’s a partnership between Airservices and the Department of Defence, replacing existing air traffic management systems with an advanced integrated system known as the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS). OneSKY Australia® was established to deliver…

Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service

Saving livesAustralia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service We provide aviation rescue fire fighting services at 27 of Australia’s busiest airports, operating a fleet of more than 100 of the largest fire fighting vehicles in the country. We are always on stand-by to rescue people and property from an aircraft crash or fire and other fires…

How air traffic control works

Inside Brisbane Centre. 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…

Work with us

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.