Safety issue

Safety issue description

There was no requirement for a systematic risk assessment to be conducted and documented when the planned amount of training for a controller was reduced.

Issue number AO-2011-090-SI-01
Issue owner Airservices Australia
Transport function Airspace
Date issue released 06/03/2013
Issue status justification

The development and implementation of a training variation form, in conjunction with oversight from management, should identify and training variation and document the considered risks and controls.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number AO-2011-090-NSA-031
Organisation Airservices Australia
Action date 06/03/2013
Action description

Airservices Australia advised that it would develop a training variation form to systematically assess risk associated with amendments to the planned length of controller training programs, and completion of the form required the involvement of the controller’s line manager and the Operational Training Manager.

In addition, Airservices also indicated several other proposed enhancements to its controller training.

ATSB response

The ATSB is satisfied that this safety action, when implemented, will satisfactorily address the safety issue.

Action status Closed