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Join our team of guardians of the Australian sky

Airservices Australia wants you! For inspo, click here. Forget Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy – Airservices, the nation’s air navigation service provider, is on the hunt for trainee air traffic controllers to join its more than 900-strong team across the country, like Adam Hart (pictured). Our air traffic controllers are the true superheroes of…

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…

‘Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service is the best job in the world’

When 24 Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) recruits recently graduated from the 96th Recruit Course, one fulfilled a lifelong dream of following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. Third-generation aviation rescue fire fighter, Brisbane’s Ethan Kokkola, was inspired to apply to become a recruit after witnessing the joy the career…

‘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…

Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service recruits bring the heat at graduation

Cairns’ Chris Parker is on fire after graduating top of the class in Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) 96th Recruit Course. Chris’ Australian Defence Force training saw him excel at ARFFS’ gruelling 15-week recruit course, with him honoured with the prestigious Silver Axe Award – Most Outstanding Recruit. He was one of 24…

Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service recruit embraces ‘meaningful career’

Canberra’s Ken Porter, 23, has found his calling as an aviation rescue fire fighter recruit in Airservices’ 96th Recruit Course, which will see 48 new starters join the company this year. He’s one of 24 new recruits in training now, with a further 24 to join our Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) later this…

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…

Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service welcomes 24 new recruits

Airservices Australia is building a stronger aviation industry for our customers and the community, recruiting 48 new aviation rescue fire fighters, with 24 in training now and a further 24 to join our Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) later this year. Airservices currently employs 759 aviation rescue fire fighters at 27 of Australia’s busiest…

Student pilots flying high thanks to scholarship wins

The sky’s the limit for student pilots Lorenzo Benedetto and Aiden Rose after each receiving a $7,700 Airservices Australia-backed scholarship to pursue their dream to fly. The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia 2021 Federation Flying Scholarships, proudly funded by Airservices, are designed to support students from member flight schools to achieve a Commercial…

Airservices pays homage to Scarlett – a guardian of the Australian sky

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Airservices is proudly championing the highly skilled women in our national team to help #BreakTheBias and showcase the many varied and rewarding opportunities available for women considering a career in aviation. Catch up on previous profiles on our newsroom, including an interview with Leading Fire Fighter, Jen Hughes….

Flying optometrist dream within reach

Candice Pearson is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a ‘flying optometrist’ after achieving her Commercial Pilot Licence with the support of a Flight Training Scholarship from Airservices Australia and the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA). The $8000 scholarship is designed to increase opportunity for more women to pursue a career in…

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,…

New Deputy Chair appointed to Airservices Board

Airservices welcomes the appointment of former Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Chief Commissioner, Mr Greg Hood, to the Board. Mr Hood was appointed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, and will serve as Deputy Chair for the next three years commencing 8 September 2021….

Recruitment Privacy Statement

If you are submitting your application to Airservices, please take note: IMPORTANT: Please do not submit your personal information if you do not consent to the handling of your personal information in the manner described in this notice. The personal information provided by you within your online application or online profile will be used for the…

About our operations

AirservicesOperations Airservices provides safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally-sustainable services to the aviation industry. We are responsible for Australia’s airspace management, aeronautical information, aviation communications, navigation aids and technology, flight path changes, and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services. Our highly trained people achieve this by using state of the art technology, systems and processes. Air Traffic…

24 Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters graduate

Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) has welcomed 24 highly-trained recruits to its service of more than 800 specialist aviation fire fighters.

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.

Aviation fire fighter of the year honoured in Melbourne

Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) Melbourne Substation Officer Carl Costin was today honoured as fire fighter of the year by Airservices CEO Jason Harfield and ARFFS Executive General Manager Rob Porter.

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.

Mackay Aviation Rescue Fire Fighter is Airservices Australia’s ninth Australian Fire Service Medal recipient

One of our longest serving Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) staff member recently celebrated his 49th working anniversary with the awarding of the Australian Fire Service Medal on Australia Day.

Aerodrome Operator Interface Agreements (AOIAs)

Aerodrome Operator Interface Arrangement (AOIA) Effective 03 September 2025 Airservices contacts For ATEL/ANAV Removal/ Restoration notifications or Permit to Work enquiries and requests contact the Airservices Technical Operations Centre at mowp@airservicesaustralia.com For urgent matters contact the Airservices Support Services Team at servicedesk.airways@airservicesaustralia.com. In the event of any emergency that is likely to impact Airservices Australia…

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…

SARTIME

Supporting pilot safetySARTIME Managing Search and Rescue times (SARTIME) and cancelling them at the end of a flight is a critical responsibility of pilots in command. It ensures that Airservices and emergency response authorities such as the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) know that you’ve arrived safely. It also prevents unnecessary search and rescue operations…

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.