jungmeister,
Does that really say if you are on the top you stay on the top?
Staff formerly classified as Air Traffic Controllers at the date of certification of this Agreement will continue have access to annual incremental movement to the maximum of the Senior Controller salary range. Such staff will not be subject to any barrier to advance into the Senior Controller range. They will be provided with opportunities to undertake further development and carry out the range of tasks and functions associated with the Senior Controller level
I'm sure there are many bush lawyers out there, but a lawyer who does some work for the association referred to this clause as completely unenforceable and open to multiple interpretation.
I'm advised that this could mean, you go to the high point on the next level down and have access without restriction to the Senior bands. That is no qualifications required to get in, but limited by positions available. What if you don't undertake the further training that will be provided... that's right, get yourself out of the band.
Maybe I'm just a little cynical... Right, trust us!!! If I'm wrong then so be it... I'll heat some pie, but I'd like to see Tony Allison put it in writting before I bite.
Tacolote