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Weather can significantly affect aircraft operations. Low cloud, fog and rain may impede visibility at or around an airport while thunderstorms and lightning can cause serious disruption to flight schedules. Thunderstorms, and the rapidly rising or falling air currents which usually accompany them, can make air travel uncomfortable for passengers and difficult for pilots in…
Sydney Airport Independent Visual Approaches (IVAs) Sydney airport operates two parallel runways which are closely spaced at 1,037m apart. Â Through using a procedure called Independent Visual Approaches (or IVA’s), two aircraft can be on adjacent final approaches at the same time. This allows for more efficient use of the runways so that more flights…
Our level of service ranges from the provision of Category 6 to Category 10 services, as determined by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations, at 26 of Australia’s busiest airports. Categories dictate the required amount of water and foam that is needed to be carried, the response times, water…
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…
Integrating RPAS into Australian airspace Recognising the significant projected growth in the uncrewed industry and the introduction of new and emerging technologies, Airservices is committed to supporting the safe and efficient integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) into Australia’s airspace through a phased, inclusive approach. This approach is centred around developing a suite of…
What should I consider? When moving to or building a new home it is important to think about the impact aircraft noise may have at a new location. When renovating your home or building a new home, it is also important to be aware that there may be land use zoning conditions at your location,…
Circuit training is the first stage of practical pilot training, focused on take-offs and landings. It involves the pilot making approaches to the runway, touching down and then applying power to take-off again. Circuit training is undertaken at most airports, particularly regional and general aviation aerodromes. How a circuit is flown and its location is…
Weather, in particular wind speed and direction, is usually the main reason for selecting which runways are used at an airport, the direction aircraft take-off and land, and the flight paths that are used. The decision to use a particular runway has an impact on the amount of aircraft noise experienced by residents around airports…
Twitter Get the latest Airservices news and updates via our Twitter account: @AirservicesNews. Our Twitter account is a quick and easy way to keep up-to-date with new information from Airservices. Responding to Tweets Where possible Airservices will respond to reasonable replies and messages sent via Twitter. Formal requests and enquiries should be made through email or…
Welcome The NOTAM Originator portal contains guidance and reference material to enable NOTAM authorised persons to meet their CASR 175 requirements. NOTAM Web Service (NWS) Join the growing group of aeronautical data originators (ADO) who have discovered the ease of managing their NOTAM requirements through the NOTAM Web Service (NWS), a module available upon request…
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…
NAIPS internet service NOTAM Originator Portal Harmony Web Client National Operations Management Centre Weather Cameras WebTrak – Flight Tracker Airport Owner Downloads Online Store Data.Airservices ADO Portal
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GPS-Based Monitoring System (GMS) Monitoring Procedures General The AAMA is responsible for all GMS monitoring activity within the FIRs for which it is responsible. To undertake this monitoring, the AAMA has approved the following Support Contractors to undertake the GMS monitoring activity: Monitoring Agency for Asia Region (MAAR) AEROTHAI 102 Ngamduplee Road Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120…
Improving safety togetherWorking 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 pilot-controller…
Navigating the skies safelyAirspace 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 workload…
Equip yourself for a safer flightPilot 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 improve…
Managing aircraft noiseOur commitment We need to cater for the changing nature of aircraft operations, air traffic growth, airport expansion and advances in aviation technology, while keeping aviation safety as our first priority. This requires a careful balance of ensuring safety, operational efficiency, protecting the environment and minimising the effects of aviation noise on the…
The ICAO-based Domestic Flight Notification was introduced on 17 July 1998. Some cosmetic changes have been recommended, accepted and introduced in the second version of the form. Airservices Australia is committed to ensuring that activities within Australian airspace are standardised with international practice. The ICAO Flight Notification form was introduced to coincide with the commissioning…
Flight briefing tools Off air route flight planning options Independent visual approaches Precision runway monitor Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Flight Number Callsigns Pre-flight preparationPilot responsibility Pilots are no longer required to lodge details about tracks, headings, true air and ground speeds or time intervals. However, you have a responsibility to prepare and plan for your…
Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) at Sydney Airport (YSSY/SYD) Airservices Australia operates a highly accurate surveillance system at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport known as the Precision Runway Monitor (PRM). PRM operations enable aircraft to safely conduct simultaneous GLS or ILS approaches to Sydney Airport’s parallel runways, maintaining airport capacity during adverse weather conditions. A Pilot’s Guide to…
Costs and feesHow do we charge Airservices levies charges to aircraft operators that engage our services in the Australian airspace. Our charges may include fees applied or collected on behalf of other Australian government agencies, and may include aviation fire fighting charges at selected aerodromes. Make a payment Regulating chargesHow we calculate charges Our charges…
Keeping our skies safeSupporting aviation We provide a range of world-class services that allow safe and equitable access to our skies. Our primary focus is ensuring the safety of air travel – both in the air and on the ground – and providing service outcomes that are matched to the needs of our airline customers….
Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS) Airservices Australia seeks to minimise the impact of aircraft operations on communities where safe and compliant with aviation rules. We recognise that aircraft noise can be disturbing for some people and regularly review aircraft noise complaints and the outcome of flight path and airspace changes to identify possible improvements….
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.