Originally Posted by
Duck Pilot
Air Traffic Controllers are like Pilots and I'm sure we think the same way with regards to professionalism, training, experience and safety.
Bottom line is that there is a chronic shortage of experienced Air Traffic Controllers and Experienced Pilots within the Australian Aviation Arena at the moment, predominately due to the rubbish salaries being paid in Australia to very experienced professionals - it's absolutely insulting!!!!!
The last major airline accident in Australia was near Lockhart River that involved a Metroliner in 2005, that was attributed to pilot error.
It's only a matter of time before we have a major airline accident in Australia due to inexperienced personnel and inadequate training, that will involve an aeroplane a lot larger than a 19 seat Metroliner!
I’ve been saying this for two years.
Australia’s first big hull loss is just around the corner.
And when it happens, people will be found culpable. The CASA CEO, management at ASA, Chief Pilots who allowed their aircraft to be flown through TIBA….
The entire industry and its oversight is like an episode of Yes, Minister. Imagine how much time
and money CASA have spent trying to cover their tracks and weasel out of responsibility for the whole Glen Buckley debacle. They could have apologised, offered compensation, and then spent their time on fixing the industry.
How long before a flight crew walk off the job due to ASA shortages and it hits the news?