Hey dudes,
Methinx u may have veered off the point slightly. We have got Danes, Uruguayans (sorry 4 the spelling), a Macedonian and an Estonian @ FAJS at the moment. I must admit, no-one here cares whether they are black, white, pink or purple - as long as they can do the job. A few (rightly) get peeved because the imports training gets slotted in b4 the locals since they are on short contracts.
Working @ FAJS, it is without a doubt that they were brought in to release locals for their SAATS (the holy gail of ATS systems, which will bring about the end 2 all holds and delays - not!) training. My impression is that this import was never meant to ease the working conditions of the locals - it's all about meeting deadlines and targets, and ATNS' budget is limitless when it comes 2 this, or so it seems...
Anyhow, they r all gr8 dudes, even if they talk a little funny. It's gr8 2 c how our technique rates against theirs, it helps one improve.
Come 2 think of it, who cares what goes on here. ATNS is the quinessential monopoly, and only consults with the ATCs and the Airlines so that it can tick it off the checklist. They never intend to actually listen 2 what anyone has 2 say!