The absolute irresponsibility of the military is mind boggling.
Why is this the RAAF's problem???
Is this not Newcastle Airports's issue? RAAF ATC at Willy is staffed to provide ATS for local
military traffic, is says that in ERSA. If anyone is being irresponsible isn't NAP dragging the chain by facilitating more RPT services on one hand, yet not ensuring those services are adequately protected on the other? That said, I believe various agencies at various levels of government have consulted and ATS hours at Willy are in for a major overhaul in the coming months to help protect RPT services. Extra staff have been posted to Willy and when they are sufficiently trained and endorsed, I believe hours will be extended, including to the weekends.
The military 24/7, except Mon-Thur 0900am-1700am, Fri 0900am-1330am and Sat/Sun are RDO. So please only invade during work hours. Thankyou.
Mate, been in the military for a while now and can safely say I've never worked hours as attractive as those...