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Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2015, 11:49
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Have, do you have level 6 English?

Have, do you have level 6 English?
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2015, 06:36
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

That is the roster worked in UK and Middle East....

That is the roster worked in UK and Middle East. One group in Brisbane worked something similar but with day shifts every few weeks (could be more these days). I am not a current employee but your...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2014, 05:39
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Ruth, the reality is that declaring a phase that...

Ruth, the reality is that declaring a phase that was not required is enormously preferable to not declaring. I am certain there are a few controllers/managers in a certain part of Asia thinking...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2014, 18:44
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Not to argue the point too hard but a 50% chance...

Not to argue the point too hard but a 50% chance of rating is extremely harsh. (I know you are commenting on stats but I am commenting on reality of the job) Having worked 'elsewhere' OZ ATC is far...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2014, 16:29
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

I have found that the simulator training in the...

I have found that the simulator training in the field is usually harder than the real thing and probably the most challenging part of your entire education. That is based on 4 different group...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2014, 13:32
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

It was more like 12 years ago it was rolled in....

It was more like 12 years ago it was rolled in. @nastynas, minor aerodromes are CTAFs. Any aerodrome that is not CTAF is a controlled aerodrome, airspace class may differ between them but ATC license...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2012, 15:45
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

The correct term is 'Smelly'.

The correct term is 'Smelly'.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2012, 17:34
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Naut Blue, again, a half version of the original...

Naut Blue, again, a half version of the original intent. The system I described above worked a treat. Pure numbers. Just what ATC OCD types need. Did you know that next year there will be an instance...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2012, 11:56
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Don't worry bro, that is not how it works now. It...

Don't worry bro, that is not how it works now. It is easy.....
You say, "can I have leave?"
They say, "No."
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2012, 04:14
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

re: the discussion about leave above, it is a...

re: the discussion about leave above, it is a perfect example of Airservices stuffing something up for no reason other than incompetence.

As the person who developed the precursor to the current...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2012, 15:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Licenced. You wont get any credit to anything...

Licenced. You wont get any credit to anything from any institution in Australia.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2012, 19:11
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Hah. Nothing like that Gill. The Navcan place is...

Hah. Nothing like that Gill. The Navcan place is like a hotel. That Irish pub was awesome. Loved how at closing time they would sell you three jugs and let you drink them in the foyer.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2012, 00:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

I got a gig in Canadia in 2003 and the numbers at...

I got a gig in Canadia in 2003 and the numbers at that time were pretty much same same as far as Edmonton vs Brisbane. I was a top pay scale aussie ATC at the time in OZ. Costs in Canada were cheaper...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2012, 06:25
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Is it appropriate that for a controller to...

Is it appropriate that for a controller to progress through ATC pay scales they have to do non ATC things?
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Nov 2011, 15:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

for etz For some figures for course figures....

for etz

For some figures for course figures. Of the 36 on my course, 10 checked out. 3 of us are now in the Middle East, one is a sim support person, 1 has quit entirely, 1 left for the middle...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2011, 11:05
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Lol. Lesson one. Never trust a word you are told...

Lol. Lesson one. Never trust a word you are told about conditions or postings.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Aug 2011, 00:09
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Formula 1 Motel is just outside the Airport area...

Formula 1 Motel is just outside the Airport area and is $89/night the sign I saw said. You could opt to stay further away and catch the Train to avoid an expensive taxi fare. The train is (was?) not...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2011, 05:18
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Thanks Pete, I never went to Canadia but took the...

Thanks Pete, I never went to Canadia but took the UAE ACC gig a couple of years ago. I just landed back in D-Town from Brisbane this morning after twenty of my sixty days days leave. Hearing what I...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2011, 07:23
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

What's the story with Bris Instructors? Are they...

What's the story with Bris Instructors? Are they full time like the Melbourne set up or are they GTS/NTS (or whatever they are now) or Controllers full time? Are they expected to remain current on...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2010, 09:55
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Haha, If anyone doubted my advice that Airsevices...

Haha, If anyone doubted my advice that Airsevices was indeed watching them on Ppprune, I would think that doubt would now be removed. Employer of choice?

I agree, Hmmmmmm.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2010, 10:10
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

LOL. As if. Seems the new rostering norm is 4.5...

LOL. As if. Seems the new rostering norm is 4.5 hours between shifts. You can stick that buttercup.
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2010, 07:01
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

That is all well and good if you want to think it...

That is all well and good if you want to think it is 'hug club'. Discount some of the opinions if you wish but don't say you have not been warned.:rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jul 2010, 18:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Note the 2300 start is the same day as the 1300...

Note the 2300 start is the same day as the 1300 finish.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2010, 11:02
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

And what exactly was Civil Air's method?

And what exactly was Civil Air's method?
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2010, 11:38
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

I can see the scenario already. OS ex AsA...

I can see the scenario already. OS ex AsA controller is offered a gig and promises of going to a certain sector. They arrive and find themselves not on that sector but on Tops with the usual...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2010, 19:48
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

While we continue to hijack this thread like an...

While we continue to hijack this thread like an American 757, let me just add that as for lifestyle, I suggest discussing the realities of that with people that were in the pit after 2006 and work...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th May 2010, 11:35
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Lump sum payment. Every month, 56908 AED hits you...

Lump sum payment. Every month, 56908 AED hits you bank account as a GCAA ATC. Do what you want with it. Nothing is use it or lose it like days gone by nor is it less if you don't have kids/wife/ect....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th May 2010, 09:16
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Of course that is just a hypothetical as I would...

Of course that is just a hypothetical as I would not condone purchasing illegal alcohol and always use my licence at designated outlets.........
Forum: ATC Issues
25th May 2010, 09:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Or I could just post it....:rolleyes: ...

Or I could just post it....:rolleyes:

$229824 AUD (at today's exchnge rate 81.5 to the US) NET/Year Plus bonus(:hmm:) plus medical which sees you about 10 bucks a visit out of pocket for just...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2010, 03:32
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

There were 3 (tree) on Tops alone last year who...

There were 3 (tree) on Tops alone last year who left while still well and truly bonded.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2010, 15:42
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Considering that with less than 5 years...

Considering that with less than 5 years experience you are very unlikely to get a gig anywhere* else in the world, what on earth is the reason for bonding new joiners with a crippling pay out figure...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2010, 14:27
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

"the training bond has been increased from $70K...

"the training bond has been increased from $70K over 5 years to $250K over same period"

:eek:

Is this so that the Germans are less likely to continye paying it out for those who decide that...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jan 2010, 13:26
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

Which rings me to something I have been somewhat...

Which rings me to something I have been somewhat avoiding mentioning....

Seeing a number of you guys have identified yourselves pretty specifically, may I suggest you create a new account if you...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 03:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

You get breaks between 'Phases'. I am not certain...

You get breaks between 'Phases'. I am not certain how it is still arranged but you do the forst 6 or so weeks of pure theory, have a week off, do sim which I think is these days broken into basic and...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2010, 00:38
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,986,925
Posted By Plazbot

In the field, your Instructor has no say in you...

In the field, your Instructor has no say in you passing or failing anything beyond the knowledge they transfer to you. What they will do is tell the CSS/WPA how you are going and if they think you...
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