Originally Posted by AUS_ATC

I'd like to know what your company policy is with regards to flying a "stabilized approach". Please name your company if you're comfortable in doing so -- otherwise, just describe what is required.

I'm seeing most of our rookie Controllers issuing vectors inside the marker to all types of jets -- air carriers, regionals, and business jets. This is just something that I was never allowed to do in over 20 years of ATC with the FAA, unless of course, the pilot requested a "short approach". These vectors often mean that the crew is hauling ass, and expected to make 110 degree turn or more towards the airport without blowing through the final and impacting traffic on the straight-in approach to the parallel runway.

It seems to be a losing battle with these rookies. Trying to convince them to give you good vectors for a "stabilized approach" seems to be like ****ing in the wind, and they will slam you in front of straight-in traffic without batting an eye -- and then break-out the straight-in traffic because of a pending loss of separation.

So let's hear you thoughts on this matter... and specifically, what does your company require.

Thanks,

AUS_ATC