So what does top FPC earn including allowances? Guys and Gals in NZ are earning in the $120k plus area. How many off duty call -ins are your guys doing? The last round of negotiations for a new contract were a debacle and look how much money you lost. You don't even get back pay after a contract is signed.
Also the rates I mentioned previously were for experienced controllers that are/were employed on radar sectors and yes my figures are very, very accurate. I just got a hold of the latest contract which expires in 2007.
Notwithstanding, the south island sucks and so too does the southern end of the north island.
My original point was that there seems to be much less discontent between staff and management there than there is here. That's all.