The air traffic controllers who are defending Airservices ....
I think the response after Dick's radio broadcast has things the other way around ....
It was Airservices that put out a public statement ...
Airservices Australia ,..., cannot stand by and allow statements made in media broadcasts today to denigrate the professionalism of its staff.
CEO Bernie Smith said that statements made on radio contained gross inaccuracies, were untrue and unfairly damaged the reputation of the organisation and its staff.
I wilI continue to stand by the professionalism and dedication of staff and management.
But the broadcast did get one thing right ....
.... if there's a prang they carry the can.
Damned if you do ... damned if you don't
Pass traffic (3 times) .... controller is wrong ...
Turn one of the aircraft .... controller is wrong .... again
Chapi