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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2011, 12:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,059
Posted By melbATC

Thai decided to divert to Adelaide when they were...

Thai decided to divert to Adelaide when they were unable to get in to PH only to discover about 45min into the trip to Adelaide they did not have enough fuel to make it, luckily by the time they made...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2011, 09:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By melbATC

Is anybody else tired of the Qantas bashing? ...

Is anybody else tired of the Qantas bashing?

Fact: Aircraft are very complex pieces of machinery and sometimes go wrong.

Pilots turn flights around every day due to technical problems with the...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2010, 13:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

1. There is no age limit, however from experience...

1. There is no age limit, however from experience people over the age of about 30 have a higher failure rate.

That being said older people can and do get through the training it just depends on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2010, 11:10
Replies: 7
Views: 3,281
Posted By melbATC

Yes it was a ferry flight, however it was bound...

Yes it was a ferry flight, however it was bound for Melbourne via Adelaide. A very long flight at A090 below 250kts
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Apr 2010, 06:14
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

From memory there have been no failures from the...

From memory there have been no failures from the course in the last few years for not passing the theory exams. The people that drop out have failed during the sim phase of training.

However you...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Apr 2010, 04:44
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

The ASIC is sorted out after you start.

The ASIC is sorted out after you start.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2010, 12:48
Replies: 31
Views: 10,037
Posted By melbATC

With Airservices, they will basically send you...

With Airservices, they will basically send you where they need you, they may take experience into account but there is no guarantee.

However due to some new towers and changes being made in some...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2010, 10:39
Replies: 31
Views: 10,037
Posted By melbATC

I'm mot sure, however I doubt costs other than...

I'm mot sure, however I doubt costs other than the required medical would be refunded.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2010, 09:20
Replies: 31
Views: 10,037
Posted By melbATC

While Airservices Australia's website states you...

While Airservices Australia's website states you need to be a citizen or have permanent residency, there have been quite a few controllers recruited without this recently.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2010, 07:49
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

Yes it is the first part of probation, you get an...

Yes it is the first part of probation, you get an increase when you get to field training, however that won't be for at least 10 months. :E
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2010, 07:30
Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
Posted By melbATC

When you receive an offer it will specify which...

When you receive an offer it will specify which centre you will be posted to. They will take your preference into account, however as you said demand in the centre's is the main factor in their...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2010, 10:37
Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
Posted By melbATC

I agree $70K or $250k is a lot of money, you just...

I agree $70K or $250k is a lot of money, you just need to remember the training bond does not apply until after you gain a rating, so you will have somewhere between 12 - 18 months to be sure it is...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2010, 03:14
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

The radar coverage in Aus is quite limited, the...

The radar coverage in Aus is quite limited, the coverage is mostly limited to what we call the j-curve which basically gives radar coverage in an area from Adelaide around to Brisbane covering most...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2010, 09:21
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

Just wait until you start Separation Standards 1...

Just wait until you start Separation Standards 1 & 2

If you want to scare yourself have a look at MATS chapter 10:}

Don't worry too much, it all seems hard at first however you will get there...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2010, 01:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

It's a bit basic, but not too bad considering...

It's a bit basic, but not too bad considering it's free.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 05:32
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

If i'm wrong someone please correct me, however...

If i'm wrong someone please correct me, however from my understanding potentially yes.

I'm not sure but I think they only need to give you 3 business days.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 04:12
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

From my understanding this has changed quite a...

From my understanding this has changed quite a lot.

You will get all public holidays off while at the college, They have done away with the couple of weeks of field famil, you now have to organise...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2009, 02:50
Replies: 38
Views: 8,181
Posted By melbATC

Cessna 206 I think the rego was VH-UTW but don't...

Cessna 206 I think the rego was VH-UTW but don't quote me on that.

Not sure of the cause of the crash but it went down in scrub approx 50nm east of Caiguna.

A distress beacon was detected...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2009, 23:38
Replies: 23
Views: 5,590
Posted By melbATC

I'm not really sure about the exact process of...

I'm not really sure about the exact process of getting the visa as I was born in Aus. As for the experience if you impress they will usually be okay with being a few months short.



The job...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2009, 04:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,740
Posted By melbATC

The change is only to accommodate new...

The change is only to accommodate new technology's such as ADS-B.

Aircraft have always only sent pressure alt based on 1013.25 and the correction for QNH is applied by the ATS System being used.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2009, 07:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By melbATC

I dont remember seeing any specific AIP...

I dont remember seeing any specific AIP reference, however when you report you have "left" a level another aircraft can be assigned a level 1000ft vertically separated, if you report "leaving" a...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2009, 04:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,590
Posted By melbATC

Dont be too worried about the end date in the ad,...

Dont be too worried about the end date in the ad, Airservices is always looking for experienced controllers, when this ad ends there is usually a new one within a few weeks.



You only need to...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2009, 09:06
Replies: 23
Views: 5,590
Posted By melbATC

If you feel like a move to Australia we are in...

If you feel like a move to Australia we are in the market for some experienced controllers both tower and en-route

Airservices Australia - Careers - Air Traffic Controller...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2009, 06:35
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

The classes are conducted in the air services...

The classes are conducted in the air services complex a Melbourne Airport
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2009, 06:44
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

You will receive a pre-course training package...

You will receive a pre-course training package approx 1 month before the course start date, this package is in the process of being changed so I cant tell you what is included.

I would suggest...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2009, 11:22
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

yes this is correct to begin training however...

yes this is correct to begin training however they will accept applications from people who are not currently residents or citizens.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2009, 11:03
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

if you look back through this thread you will see...

if you look back through this thread you will see the application process can take quite some time, however there are only 2 parts of the process that you need to attend in person, these are a full...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2009, 02:12
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

The youngest trainee I have seen in the college...

The youngest trainee I have seen in the college was 21 but it is still worth giving it a go you never know your luck.



There is no need to be an Australian citizen to apply we currently have a...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2009, 05:36
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

Sorry only mental maths.

Sorry only mental maths.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 00:56
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

jr, I don't know why your contract would...

jr,

I don't know why your contract would say $250000, I signed mine just over 12 months ago and the amount was $70000 then.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2009, 06:22
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

for a class 3 medical you are required to undergo...

for a class 3 medical you are required to undergo the same tests as the class 1 i.e ecg, full audiology & opthamology in addition to the class 2 tests.

The only real difference between the class 1...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2009, 05:15
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

not at the moment, as far as I am aware the last...

not at the moment, as far as I am aware the last course this happened to started about 12 months ago.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2009, 01:11
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

En-route conversion courses are in the area of...

En-route conversion courses are in the area of 18-20 weeks, however TMA conversions are generally much shorter as they are not required to complete the 2 non-radar sim modules, so 7 weeks is quite...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2009, 08:28
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,988,629
Posted By melbATC

don't worry, it took 12 weeks from my interview,...

don't worry, it took 12 weeks from my interview, then they usually give you three months notice before your start date.:)
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2009, 07:09
Replies: 53
Views: 32,566
Posted By melbATC

Clear air turbulence cant be detected by current...

Clear air turbulence cant be detected by current doppler radar installed in aircraft.

Its amazing how the media assumes this means the radar wasn't working.:ugh:
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