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RPMcMurphy 4th Jun 2019 12:11
ATCO Vacancy at Blackpool
 
Blackpool are looking for an ATCO:

https://blackpoolairport.com/Vacancies-News

The Many Tentacles 5th Jun 2019 06:35
And a proofreader as well!

RPMcMurphy 7th Jun 2019 12:41
Looks like they have got a proofreader now :-)

jangler909 12th Jun 2019 10:31
"Experience of working in a busy IFR/VFR mixed traffic workload in Class G airspace would be a distinct advantage."

Here's a question that's been bothering me for years: how in the he** can a controller handle "busy IFR/VFR traffic" in uncontrolled airspace? How does it work?

TCAS FAN 12th Jun 2019 12:00
Originally Posted by jangler909 (Post 10491944)
"Experience of working in a busy IFR/VFR mixed traffic workload in Class G airspace would be a distinct advantage."

Here's a question that's been bothering me for years: how in the he** can a controller handle "busy IFR/VFR traffic" in uncontrolled airspace? How does it work?
Owing to the fact that the UK does not comply with the ICAO Standards set out in Annex 11 at 2.11.3.1 and 2.11.5.1, and appears to not notify Differences from them!

These Standards require Controlled Airspace (CTA & CTR) to be provided for IFR flights, something which Blackpool, Exeter and others in the UK do not have in order to protect IFR arriving/departing/holding traffic.

LookingForAJob 12th Jun 2019 17:38
Owing to the fact that the UK does not comply with the ICAO Standards set out in Annex 11 at 2.11.3.1 and 2.11.5.1, and appears to not notify Differences from them!

These Standards require Controlled Airspace (CTA & CTR) to be provided for IFR flights, something which Blackpool, Exeter and others in the UK do not have in order to protect IFR arriving/departing/holding traffic.
IIRC there is nothing in the SARPs that precludes IFR flight outside CAS, and I think it happens in many countries. But those standards refer to the establishment of controlled airspace where it is determined that ATC shall be provided to IFR flights....but the UK also allows ATC to be provided outside CAS, and therein lies the problem.

Gonzo 12th Jun 2019 20:59
Only for a few more years!

We’ve all seen the proposed text of Part.ATS, I assume.........:}

ZOOKER 13th Jun 2019 15:50
When it first opened in 1965, EGNX operated a very busy IFR/VFR mix for about 8 years before they acquired a 'Special Rules Zone'. They had crossing R/Ws too, with the grass strip 01/19. It got very complicated at times, with lots of circuit traffic and transits nearby, via Lichfield and the 'CA' NDB, 4 miles to the east. Great respect to the ladies and gentlemen who did it.


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