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Reduction of ATC staff leading to increased workload Reported concern regarding staffing levels and hours of coverage at the Gold Coast Tower.	Mode: Aviation Date: 21 May 2020 Ref no.: AR202000034
Inadequate training of line pilots The concern related to pilots not receiving bi-annual training and new pilots endorsed without completing all mandatory items.	Mode: Aviation Date: 25 Jul 2019 Ref no.: AR201800096
Air Traffic Control Line Managers replaced with Operations Line Managers The concern related to Operation Line Managers making operational decisions regarding Air Traffic Controllers without the relevant qualifications to do so.	Mode: Aviation Date: 16 Jul 2019 Ref no.: AR201900052
Structure of controlled and non-controlled airspace associated with Broome International airport The reporter states that Broome's Class D airspace is overlain by Class E airspace which allows low performance VFR aircraft (usually piloted by less experienced crew) to be a necessary traffic concern to high performance IFR aircraft in both regular passenger transport (RPT) & charter operation...	Mode: Aviation Date: 10 Jun 2019 Ref no.: AR201800058
Confusion around clearance requirements for entering run up bays The concern related to outdated maps and inadequate signage at [Location] aerodrome resulting in aircraft entering the run up bays without clearance.	Mode: Aviation Date: 30 May 2019 Ref no.: AR201900036
Obstruction within runway zone A large sign had been erected approximately 50 metres from the runway 06 threshold and 5 metres from the runway edge.	Mode: Aviation Date: 7 May 2019 Ref no.: AR201900029
Procedures not conducive to encouraging cabin crew fatigue reporting The concern related to the operator’s reporting requirements and follow-up process for cabin crew members reporting fatigue.	Mode: Aviation Date: 7 May 2019 Ref no.: AR201900030
Safety culture The concern related to systemic unsafe practices.	Mode: Aviation Date: 6 May 2019 Ref no.: AR201900026
Increased carry-on baggage allowance The concern related to cabin crew being asked not to weigh carry-on baggage, resulting in crew not knowing the weight of carry-on baggage.	Mode: Aviation Date: 8 Mar 2019 Ref no.: AR201900012
Potential fatigue levels of air traffic controllers at Sydney Tower Potential fatigue levels of air traffic controllers at Sydney Tower.	Mode: Aviation Date: 15 Feb 2019 Ref no.: AR201900007
Electronic device chargers in the flight deck Concern regarding use of inferior quality electronic device chargers by flight crew.	Mode: Aviation Date: 11 Dec 2018 Ref no.: AR201800104
Maintenance scheduling of [aircraft type] fleet Declining maintenance standards on [aircraft type] due to insufficient, ground time, engineering staff and spare parts.	Mode: Aviation Date: 29 Nov 2018 Ref no.: AR201800103
Planned development of a pedestrian path inside the perimeter fence at airport The concern related to planned development of a pedestrian path inside the perimeter fence of [Location] regional airport, passing the thresholds of both runways 03/21 and 09/27.	Mode: Aviation Date: 13 Nov 2018 Ref no.: AR201800099
Hazards at uncertified aerodromes. The concern related to the lack of legislation available to manage airspace hazards at uncertified aerodromes.	Mode: Aviation Date: 19 Jul 2018 Ref no.: AR201800081
Controller fatigue in Melbourne Centre during single-person night shifts The concern related to Air Traffic Controllers on single-person night shift falling asleep at the console in Melbourne Centre.	Mode: Aviation Date: 29 Jun 2018 Ref no.: AR201700058
Fence across decommissioned runway not visible to aircraft The concern related to a wire fence erected across a decommissioned runway at the aerodrome.	Mode: Aviation Date: 19 Jun 2018 Ref no.: AR201800066
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) reference that [Location] airport must not be nominated as an alternate without the consent of airport operator Restricting the use of an alternate aerodrome creates unnecessary distractions and increased workload for flight crew and ATC during critical flight phases or emergency situations.	Mode: Aviation Date: 18 Jun 2018 Ref no.: AR201800065
Flight crew fatigue Flight crew at [Location] experiencing high levels of fatigue and stress.	Mode: Aviation Date: 8 Jun 2018 Ref no.: AR201800057
Cabin crew fatigue Cabin crew fatigue operating the [Location 1 - Location 2] pairing.	Mode: Aviation Date: 6 Jun 2018 Ref no.: AR201800060
Intoxicated passengers regularly observed on [operator] flights into Cairns, Qld. The concern related to the lack of cabin crew diligence in relation to the responsible service of alcohol and perfunctory cabin safety checks.	Mode: Aviation Date: 22 May 2018 Ref no.: AR201800051

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