Re: Hamilton Island and Mackay
Hi OA32,
Hamilton Island controllers commute daily from Airlie Beach, the ferry takes about 50 minutes. So, they live in the Airlie Beach / Proserpine area and drive to the wharf each morning to catch the ferry. Leave relief and checks are done by controllers from Mackay.
Mackay and Tamworth are great towers with great ATC staff, though very different in regards to traffic, demographics,weather etc. Hamilton Island is very quiet and remote, with the commuting impost.
All the best