What I don't get is that regardless of how many people are complaining about Spanish ATC, some people are defending them to the bitter end, blaming everyone else. IMHO, I don't feel completely safe in Spain, I don't trust the controllers 100%, and this is only based on my own experience. Do you really think I base my view on what other people may say about this?? I'm not alone about this, lots and lots of my fellow workers share the same view.
When in Spain...
1: I often find myself in a situation asking for confirmation/verification,
WITHOUT getting it.
2: the controller prioritizes according to his subjective perception, rather
than the ACTUAL situation. If I have a problem, I have to speak up in
order to get attention. Litterally using my voice.
3: I don't know what to expect. Changing ARR/SID/RWY...
4: I feel they don't care much about detailed knowledge. For instance, IFR
design parameters, MOCA's/MORA's/MSA's etc. MaŅana
5: ...last but, not least...Bad phraseology/language difficulties
Before you behead me, I don't have English as first language either.