I ask the questions because as I see it the rewards are minimal and the risks high.
If you work for NATS (for example) - you get an extra paypoint (unless you are top of the scale) and a 'bonus' (non-pensionable)of about £400 per quarter (before tax).
I reckon this equates to about £3000 per annum before tax if you are not top of the scale, and £1600 per annum before tax if you are.
So, for an ATCO of 10 yrs experience, you get about £1000 a year (£80 a month) after tax.
Is this REALLY the going rate for all that experience and for putting your licence at risk in live traffic ?
Anyone know what the extra rates are in the airline industry for Line Trainers ?