The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into a reported loss of power at the Sydney Air Traffic Services Centre.
The ATSB investigation team includes investigators with specialist Air Traffic Control and Engineering skills.
One aspect of the investigation will involve the highly technical Australian Advanced Air Traffic System (TAAATS) environment, consequently it is appropriate and necessary that the team include investigators with specialist skills in that area. One investigator's skills were developed during previous employment with Airservices Australia in the development phase of TAAATS.
The team has been structured in such a manner as to ensure that any perceptions of a conflict of interest have been assessed and appropriate management processes applied.
In accordance with ATSB procedures, all reports and recommendations arising from this investigation will be scrutinised by a review panel consisting of senior ATSB management.
Prior to the review panel's final scrutiny, the standard process where Interested Parties have the opportunity to comment on the draft report will occur to ensure fairness and accuracy.