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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2009, 04:32
Replies: 54
Views: 14,107
Posted By dsham

Unfortunately alot of it has to do with keeping...

Unfortunately alot of it has to do with keeping your "situational awareness" ect ect, what I personally do is set a timer (an audible alarm) for 20 minutes before the 2 contacts meet. That gives me...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2009, 02:54
Replies: 54
Views: 14,107
Posted By dsham

The problem associated with the non-standard...

The problem associated with the non-standard level debate is that unfortunately they are sometimes required to facilitate an expeditious flow of traffic. During the night over central australia there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2009, 02:57
Replies: 25
Views: 5,149
Posted By dsham

look how version 12 is going - this company could...

look how version 12 is going - this company could not organise a root in a brothel seriously - in 5 years time everything will still be the same
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2009, 01:34
Replies: 68
Views: 10,500
Posted By dsham

We have a Eurocat system - so all tracks are...

We have a Eurocat system - so all tracks are displayed (ADSB/ADSC/RADAR/PROCEDURAL), it is an interactive system whereby each aircraft has a label and a track designator. You just click on the label...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2009, 03:50
Replies: 68
Views: 10,500
Posted By dsham

In OZ unfortunately we still very much do...

In OZ unfortunately we still very much do procedural control..... luckily though we have the "Time of passing tool". Click on the first aircraft, press the TOP button, click on the second...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2009, 05:57
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

I would have to say that the "delivery...

I would have to say that the "delivery specialists" are doing the best they can with what they have. Never once during my course did we have any reason to doubt their commitment, professionalism and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2009, 11:16
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

tobzalp - i am one of the "****" out of the...

tobzalp - i am one of the "****" out of the college - I believe that a rating is a rating, we would not be rated if we DIDNT deserve it.... I don't know about the checkie on your group but mine has a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2009, 05:50
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

The big question is why did he become an ALM? Do...

The big question is why did he become an ALM? Do be a link between the controllers at the console and higher management? To fight to ensure that they received the best conditions and support from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2009, 12:52
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

What needs to be done is a serious review of...

What needs to be done is a serious review of recruiting and training. My course 13 started 6 rated and i'm pretty sure that has been the norm for quite some time. The RAAF had the same problem with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2009, 00:43
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

where is wellconcerned now?? Ha? Ha? on...

where is wellconcerned now?? Ha? Ha?

on another note the staffing crisis is still going on, i'm on my 8th shift in a row today, then a 10 hour turnaround as I have to come in early tommorow to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2009, 12:05
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

stupid and irrelevant? is that the pot calling...

stupid and irrelevant? is that the pot calling the kettle black. Unless you are an air traffic controller or from the union then these pay negotiations have nothing to do with you. we don't need...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2009, 09:16
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

seriously, why do you care? you dont see us on...

seriously, why do you care? you dont see us on the garbo's forum giving them pay advice
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2009, 08:53
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

maastricht? Canada?

maastricht? Canada?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2009, 02:25
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

85% at the college is probably correct, on my...

85% at the college is probably correct, on my course 9 out of 12 got through and on the previous course 12/12 got through. What he failed to mention was how many rated. that is another story... it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2009, 09:46
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

when that first pay rise is being converted to...

when that first pay rise is being converted to pints at the pub, then i'll believe it, until then, i am going to plan on the peanuts i get every second thursday being the same for the foreseeable...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2009, 08:12
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,990,132
Posted By dsham

When i did my interview (nov 2006) we had a panel...

When i did my interview (nov 2006) we had a panel of three in front. 1 HR chick and 2 controllers (instructors from the college) it was a purely behavioral type interview. With scenario based...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2009, 08:04
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

yeah the same ping pong table...... that bouncing...

yeah the same ping pong table...... that bouncing white ball was all that kept alot of us sane during our course there. I think it was either an OH&S issue or people were having too much fun, one of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2009, 06:27
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,310
Posted By dsham

or the fact that the B#$tards got rid of the ping...

or the fact that the B#$tards got rid of the ping pong table! oh and the 12mil white elephant "cough" tower sim
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2008, 03:52
Replies: 71
Views: 64,760
Posted By dsham

Navy pilots, unlike their Army counterparts, fly...

Navy pilots, unlike their Army counterparts, fly in single pilot operations. The Observer is trained to take over and ditch in case of emergency - that's it. That's why they require a higher...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2008, 05:58
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

Oslo - Beer at Pub = $11-12 AU Coffee at...

Oslo -
Beer at Pub = $11-12 AU
Coffee at Cafe $6-$7 AU
1lt of Petrol = $2.60 (trains actually run on time though)
Big Mac Meal = $18-20 AU

Best Social Welfare and Health System on Earth - but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2008, 11:25
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

There are so many rumours flying around at the...

There are so many rumours flying around at the moment, what is the general gist of what is being asked for? I have heard as low as 3.5% to 15%?????? Will we have to sacrifice conditions for a better...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2008, 06:41
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

they need more than 1 instructor - they need 10...

they need more than 1 instructor - they need 10 if they expect to get 90+ ab initios through this year - i think that figure is a fantasy.....

3.5% for the EBA - that is a joke - surely they are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2008, 09:28
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

any indications/rumours about what might be on...

any indications/rumours about what might be on the cards EBA wise?
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2008, 10:15
Replies: 81
Views: 10,097
Posted By dsham

yeah there was a course a while back that was a...

yeah there was a course a while back that was a total disaster apparently.... it all depends on the mood of the course I spose - if everyone works as a team they should all help each other through. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2008, 09:32
Replies: 81
Views: 10,097
Posted By dsham

Enroute 21 - out of those who left the college -...

Enroute 21 - out of those who left the college - all have received a rating bar one who went to TOPS - who is still getting it.

What is with all the scaremongering on here..... if you can do the...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2008, 06:45
Replies: 81
Views: 10,097
Posted By dsham

if you read on you will notice that the other...

if you read on you will notice that the other person didnt fail.... they pulled off on own accord. unlimited supps - wish that was the case but sadly it isnt..... dunno where you got that from
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Mar 2008, 09:20
Replies: 81
Views: 10,097
Posted By dsham

there is a course starting in april - however...

there is a course starting in april - however those on it already have been informed a while ago.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2008, 10:07
Replies: 36
Views: 4,234
Posted By dsham

after having recently spent 9 years with the navy...

after having recently spent 9 years with the navy what is being said on this forum is basically the truth. The navy can spend as much as it wants on new platforms, but unless they consider real...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2008, 05:25
Replies: 36
Views: 4,234
Posted By dsham

getting back to the original topic.............. ...

getting back to the original topic..............

why is the Navy even thinking about this madness!!! They have barely enough people to staff the current fleet as it is with each Frigate only...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2008, 11:12
Replies: 48
Views: 5,925
Posted By dsham

Anyone who has ever had the pleasure to visit...

Anyone who has ever had the pleasure to visit defence plaza on Pitt St will know what i am talking about. The amount of oxygen thieving solitaire championing defence civilians that are entombed in...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2008, 00:17
Replies: 81
Views: 10,097
Posted By dsham

Enroute 22: 12 started the course and they...

Enroute 22: 12 started the course and they graduated yesterday with 11 getting through. The other person did not fail but realised it wasn't their cup of tea.

dont know where the 50% figure...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Mar 2008, 23:16
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,990,132
Posted By dsham

when i went through the whole long drawn out...

when i went through the whole long drawn out process, my referees were contacted by phone. They had to answer about 20 questions about your reliability, integrity ect ect. That being said if you get...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2008, 10:35
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,990,132
Posted By dsham

there is an abinitio enroute starting April

there is an abinitio enroute starting April
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2008, 06:43
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

From news.com.au today.............. ...

From news.com.au today..............


SEVERE shortages of air traffic controllers are causing major headaches for Airservices Australia.

A Senate estimates committee today heard details of air...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2008, 06:48
Replies: 699
Views: 132,100
Posted By dsham

A change in airspace management is not going to...

A change in airspace management is not going to stop the revolving door that is ASA retention. Only a siginificant cultural and renumeration shift is going to achieve this.
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