Aviation

The concern related to the number of controllers being trained over the previous months in the Gold Coast and Brisbane approach sectors which is resulting in disruption to the approach paths of aircraft on approach to Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Reported concerns regarding the method used by a service provider to charge for aerodrome use

The reporter expressed a safety concern related to the methods of advising employees of amendments to flying procedures.

The reporter advised that revised technical information was sent to flight crew using email which is outside the regulatory framework of Flight Standing Orders, raising doubt as to the validity of the information. The information related to amendments to the terrain ‘escape procedures’ (routing and altitude requirements, in the event of performance loss [engine failure] /emergency descent [depressurisation]).

Reporter comment: This flight crew member is unsure if an operation was conducted with incorrect documentation, as e-mail is not part of the operational documentation suite.

The concern related to the inability of the Gliding Federation of Australia to submit NOTAMs directly to Airservices Australia.

The concern related to a rostered standby duty that could result in cabin crew being fatigued if they were called upon to work.

The concern was reported by a captain who was concerned that the cabin crew were not given the opportunity to stand down due to fatigue after a flight was diverted.

The concern related to the passenger briefing, in particular when life jackets should be inflated in the event of an emergency.

The concern related to the lack of support and treatment of staff after a ground handling accident that resulted in serious injury.

The concern related to the stress being placed on cabin crew in their normal duties by emergency procedure spot checks.

The concern related to cabin crew not be provided transport to the airport for long overnight duties.