ATLATC

After 20+ years with the FAA, I find myself contemplating jobs overseas and am somewhat suprised about the opportunities available.
All of my experience has been in top-shelf terminal facilities (Atlanta, for example) and the Enroute/Center option. I have served as a Controller, a Traffic Management Coordinator, and Supervisor. I also have an aviation related degree.
Where does one begin, and what should I expect?

Thanks.

wlatc

I'm a Raytheon retread looking for an overseas instructor job. Got a nibble but I am dealing with EuroControl licencing issues. Let me know how you do with your search, and, good luck!

ATLATC

Wilco, and good luck to you.
EuroControl look promising at all?

RPMcMurphy

OJTIs needed by SERCO in Erbil, Iraq (up the north end where it's a bit quieter). Shouldn't be a problem with US qualifications, I think a few Americans are working in Baghdad.

TheNoFlyZone

Do they have a radar at Erbil? Read the job posting on flightglobal,

Air Traffic Controller with Serco Middle East | 1401343954

and it clearly says "approach procedural rating required"

By procedural, i'm understanding "non-radar procedural", unless i'm reading too much into it.

If that's the case, I doubt an ex. Atlanta controller would like to work Erbil.

Thenoflyzone

sykocus

Unless something's changed Air Services Australia hires Americans. They used to have a few faa contract towers around the pacific too, but I think SERCO outbid them all in the last round.

Vercingetorix

ATLATC
worth looking at UAE GCAA ACC, Oman ACC & Bahrain ACC. The first two are government agencies and the last is a Serco contract.
Serco also have a contract with the GCAA to provide a certain number of area controllers.
If joining as a controller expect to be a 'Bum" in a seat with very minimal scope for promotion or career development.
Life as a 'bum' or 'grunt' ain't so bad.

Good luck