Airspace
The concern related to call sign confusion between two aircraft operated by the same operator.
The concern related to the management processes used during an unplanned air traffic control staff shortage which led to a situation where the controllers were placed under high workload with no breaks.
The reporter advised that the AWIS at Dubbo was not transmitting complete information resulting in the controllers not being able to pass information to pilots relating to hazardous weather information.
The concern related to the information which is being promulgated by CASA as to which frequency is to be used at non-controlled aerodromes.
The concern related to the lack of notice given by Airservices management in regards to the implementation of new procedures or change to existing procedures.
The concern related to Air Traffic Controllers being returned to work after an incident has occurred before the incident is fully investigated.
The concern related to the training and preparation of surface movement controllers at Melbourne Airport for the move to new technology in the new control tower. The controllers will be using Integrated Tower Automation Suite (INTAS) and do not feel that they have received sufficient training before going live.
The concern related to the potential of a loss of separation or loss of separation assurance as a result of a breakdown of coordination between Essendon tower and Melbourne tower.
The concern related to the move from the old air traffic control tower to the new tower at Melbourne Airport. The reporter was concerned that the surface movement controllers had not received sufficient training and simulation in the new operating systems to operate safely.
