Muscat Muscateers

[black hawk down]

take your bow jaws,there you go?
your a house broker in muscat?and thats better than being an atco anywhere?!
again my opinion is and,i understand totaly that some never travelled at all
check in a hotel or a motel when you arrive for ?say?a month or so
and study the reigon around you and make your choice
vs a (HOME,CAR,.....etc)

[Short Approach?]

How much would it be to lease something like a Toyota RAV4?

You a hairdresser?

[Vector361]

Where is the Muscat ACC located?

I found the DGCAM training building just to the S of the airport @ Seeb on Google Earth.

Is the ACC at the airport or is it located somewhere else?

And the "new" ACC will be at the airport?

I take it there no "GPS NAV" in Oman yet!

Thanks

[Superfluous]

Vector361
ACC is at the airport and the new one will be there as well. Car GPS NAV works quite well (Garmin and BMW I can confirm). Maps are bit old, but, there should be an update soon.

[black hawk down]

to be exact,the ACC is next to the cargo building
the new one wont be in the airport
it will be in Al mawaleh south near the "wave" round about

[Farrell]

The ads have hit the local papers for the new controllers.

They are expecting 20,000 applications.

[Number2]

Is this all part of the plan to (ultimately) have all Omani staff?

[Obsidian09]

@ BHD

Hey, that's a thought......but what's the daily average $$$ on a hotel in that area.....I like the idea though!

[Obsidian09]

@ Short Approach.......jokes........

lol! actually... I drive a BMW M3.....just considering something a bit more efficient for everyday life for that area (I have no clue)...for EXAMPLE a Toyota RAV 4, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX.......but I like your style and humor ....you got me on that one .....I owe you one

[Obsidian09]

helpful

Just wanted to thank everyone again for being so informative.....this seems to be a pretty cool forum site............

[Dusty Sandmann]

Interested in going to Muscat?? Expect some of the following…

You will work with some of the nicest people in some of the most challenging conditions. You will earn double what the local controllers earn, which doesn’t go down well with them, but at least they won’t blame you for it. The 4000 is not a bad salary, but for most, it’s not enough to keep you there for longer than a year or two.

You will also have to contend with poor frequencies, not enough headsets, an outdated radar system, lots of multi tracking, procedures that seems to favour everyone except Muscat area (I guess most centres feel this way), a restroom and Area centre that is dirty and untidy, not enough sectors, not enough controllers, low moral, many promises, continuous route changes, high traffic levels, no proper flow control (apparently they initiated some, but soon removed it after some pressure from UAE), very expensive schools, equally expensive rent, hot summers, great winters, nice beaches and many other aspects which you will have to experience for yourself if you make the move. Expect not to be picked up at the airport when you arrive, expect to wait at least three weeks before you even step foot in the centre (airport permits take time), expect to pay an advance payment of three months or more on a villa, expect to wait at least 4 months for a visa. Be patient, remember that you are not in your own country anymore, respect the locals even if not all of them will respect you and enjoy the experience if you can. If not, leave like I did.

Some people there are very happy and others not so much. Don’t get your hopes up on that new centre or more money and you should enjoy the place! It all depends on where you come from or what you give up to go there.

[bocas0274]

probatory time

what about those 4 months of probatory....the aplicant will get paid,, the 4000OMR?

thanks in advance folks...........

[Fox3snapshot]

So Dusty, how is your Farsi??!

[black hawk down]

dusty i salut you,
for all wanna come to Muscat dusty gave the naked truth,
and im sure that im going to point out 100 faults or advantages in any system in any ATC joint around the world
the only 100% perfect ATC system exist in heaven
i beleive that after the storm of people coming in and out,who we have left are happy with what they have on their plates
they get their leaves,they get a chance to modify the airspace....etc

Locals never envy expats,and do you know why?
because a year ago the were getting 3/4 of what expats were getting right now.and area local ATCOS salaries have increased by at least 1000 rials.
(the already feel like a million dollars babies)

[prascho]

Ive recieved an offer to become an ATC in Oman also......more info pls

[Number2]

I'm intrigued. I've had no reply from direct PMs to 2 controllers from the US on this forum. Is this a trust issue, lack of familiarity with the site or just can't be bothered? I was merely interested in bouncing ideas of other potential colleagues but it seemed to fall on deaf ears.

Another big thanks to those already in Muscat (or previously worked there) that have patiently answered all my (no doubt tedious) questions.

Cheers

[prascho]

R there other europeans in Muscat , I would like to talk whit them if its possible.
Im single and i have a lot of free time.Would like to know something about the social live in Muscat .
Im driving a new Audi Q7 (its in case if u r going call me a hairdresser), whats the price for a new car in Muscat and etc.
Something more about your operating system and working conditions etc.
It does not sound so good to pay 25-30% for a rent, does it?
Tnx in advance!!! Im just looking for a reason to leave my curent job.


P.s Guys I just need your help its not so easy to arrive at decision!!! Tnx again!!!

[DTLP]

Prascho, plenty of air hostesses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but not many options in Muscat to change your single status.

[prascho]

Tnx m8 i didnt expect anything else!
Seems i have to visit Muscat and to c for what r we talking about.
I know that u r great guys!!!

[bocas0274]

Probatory Months

Can Anyone Tell Me If The 4 Probatory Months Will Be Reward.



Thaks In Advance......