I think the current system is a complete load B#LLOXS ! Trainees are arriving at units with too little experience. We've trimmed off so much fat that we are now trimming the meat as well.
15 years ago there was 3 years training. 10 years ago, you did 18 months including OJT, Flying etc etc. How much has the traffic rose in 10 years? and in comparison, how much have has all requirements for licenses been cut by?
Now we are going to cut the salary of trainees from 2006 intakes. That can be done for pilots but we are not the same regime. There are not hundreds of people out there willing to get into financial debt just to be an ATCO! thats because not many people out there know what the trade involves.
So when the failure rates rise and we dont get the calibre of people, who do we blame? Recruitment? the College? the union pay team? take your pick.
Left hand doesn't know who right hand is right now and needs introducing in NATS. I give the current course structure 18months max before its revamped AGAIN after pressure from the units.
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