In this episode of IFATCA Spotlight, Thorsten Raue interviews Andre Budi Situmorang, a representative of the Indonesia Air Traffic Controllers Association. They discuss Andre’s journey into air traffic control, the evolution of training in Indonesia, the structure of Indonesian airspace, and the challenges faced by air traffic controllers in the region. The conversation also touches on the importance of language in coordination, the need for critical incident stress management, and the role of team resource management in ensuring effective communication among controllers. Additionally, they explore the impact of seasonal traffic and weather challenges on air traffic management in Indonesia.
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