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bigmanatc
19th May 2002, 17:11
I`m looking for info on ATC in Vanuatu, specifically regarding employment, salaries etc.
Are non nationals employed as ATC ?.
Thanks
exlatccatsa
19th May 2002, 21:31
You could try Mick Bain Satco at Kirkwall (at least he was there a couple of years ago) He spent a while out there in the 80's.
bigmanatc
19th May 2002, 21:48
Thanks Exlatccatsa
But how do I contact him ?
Bigmanatc
Kuntrol_Freek
20th May 2002, 07:33
BigMan...
Many years ago I believe Vanuatu was manned on a 3 year alternating basis by both France and UK. I am not sure if that is the case now. Back then you needed a British (or French, I guess) passport to work there.
Would very much appreciate if you could e-mail me with some info abaout Fujairah...pay, conditions, lifestyle, movements and especially availability of education for young (9 and 13) kids. How long does it take to drive to Abu and Dbx? Is access to those places easy? How long have you been there? What is the Fujairah govt. like to work for?
Where are you from originally.
Much appreciated. http://www.stopstart.btinternet.co.uk/sm/hdst.gif
tonup
20th May 2002, 10:13
Bigman,
Your request for info has been passed on to Mick Bain.
:)
niknak
20th May 2002, 10:18
I understand it's a bit of a basic existance, but take into account the relative life styles and it's probably OK for a couple of years.
Mick once told me that if the locals liked you, you'd be treated like royality - if they didn't, they'd eat you! (A bit like Kirkwall I suppose:p ).
Hyperborean
20th May 2002, 12:39
Mick Bain is alive and well:now Airport Manager Emeritus and looking forward to the pension.
bigmanatc
20th May 2002, 13:05
Thanks very much to all who replied, however, without a contact phone nr or email address I can`t contact anyone. Any nr`s or email addy`s will be appreciated and protected.
Thanks again
exlatccatsa
20th May 2002, 22:30
Big man
You could try the airport phone number here http://www.hial.co.uk/kirkwall-airport.html
or try a search for Mick Bain here
http://www.bt.com/directory-enquiries/dq_home.jsp
There's one M Bain in Kirkwall but I couldn't confirm that that is the one you're after.
Sorry I can't help more.
Good luck
bigmanatc
21st May 2002, 08:57
Ok, thanks for the replies, BUT, does anyone have any nr`s , emails for Vanuatu specifically ?
Mick has mailed me but did`nt give any contact nr`s.
Thanks again
BM
Try this
http://www.airports.vu/english/company/company.htm
stonefish
23rd May 2002, 20:19
I'm in DXB, may know some one who worked in vanu way back when and is now in AUH...call you on the line!:)