I am fortunate enough to be employed at a NATS unit where the atcos and engineers enjoy an excellent professional working relationship and have even been known to have a few beers togther! I have nothing but respect for the engineers and the skilled work that they accomplish.
We discuss operational problems, new equipment and even the ergonomics of the working environment without any serious problems whatsoever.
Conversely, I have been in the company of some engineers who seemed to have a real problem with atcos.
Being referred to as a 'Headset' rather than a grade,being called an overpaid airborne traffic warden or overpaid prima donna spring to mind.
Thankfully these individuals with a chip on both shoulders are no longer around.
Or are they?
It might be interesting to hear from engineers or anyone else for that matter who has a problem with atcos,what that problem exactly is.