Safety issue

Safety issue description

The controller had not received training in compromised separation recovery techniques.

Issue number AO-2009-080-SI-01
Issue owner Airservices Australia
Transport function Airspace
Date issue released 24/06/2011
Issue status justification

The ATSB notes the action by Airservices related to R20030056 and R20030057 and in response to the issues identified in this investigation. The ATSB is satisfied that, the combined action in response to R20030056 and R20030057 and that recommended by the Airservices investigation will, when implemented, adequately address the identified safety issues.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number AO-2009-080-NSA-067
Organisation Airservices Australia
Action date 24/06/2011
Action description

Airservices has indicated that it plans to implemented a Compromised Separation Recovery training module for the enroute air traffic control groups, with the intention that all group controllers will undertake that training in the 2010/11 financial year.

In addition, a dedicated Compromised Separation Recovery training module is now delivered at the Airservices Learning Academy.

ATSB response

The ATSB notes the action by Airservices related to R20030056 and R20030057 and in response to the issues identified in this investigation.

The ATSB is satisfied that, the combined action in response to R20030056 and R20030057 and that recommended by the Airservices investigation will, when implemented, adequately address the identified safety issues.

Action status Closed