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Old 5th Jul 2007, 19:10
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Go for it. Best job in the world. apply to Nats first though. Generally work 6 on 4 off at 24 hour units, typically two each of 07/1400, 14/2200, 22/0700.
Hi there

just following the subject of shifts and leave, as someone mentioned on these forums "more time off than you know what to do with it" , how does this translate into reality ?

I have a job offer from NATS (well, a college offer) and there's an annual leave of 28 days, which is similar or maybe just slightly better than most office jobs. Nothing sensational though, and although I presume it goes up with the years, how good does it get ?

The 6 on / 4 off pattern (more correct saying 3 off plus a sleeping day) I guess is more a result of the total hours worked (48 against the normal week of 35 ?) so I wouldn't see it as a generous concession towards ATCOs.

Thanks for clarification
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