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Old 29th Mar 2012, 08:56
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Hello guys!
I was doing some research and this came to my attention: Newsvine - Spanish air traffic controllers' salaries are 'millionaire salaries'

I have heard about this before, but now I looked at the date of these articles (there were more than just this one) and it is January 2010, making it 2 years old. I am wondering whether anything has changed since then. From what I have read, the government wanted to bring the average salary down as soon as possible. It's been two years now and it would be great to have a slight update on what is happening now and whether the wages have been lowered, raised (I doubt! ;p) or stayed the same.

Thanks
With all due respect, I am so tired of hearing people and the mass media these figures around 800K€-900K€ annual salary. Therefore, I have just created this account to finally write here the TRUE figures of Spain and other European countries as well -I do not question the cost of living-.
I will not write about Spanish situation or political mismanagement. I am not criticizing anything. This is not my point of view, I just want you to know the truth. I will write down the reliable sources, accurately, not approximated figures read in forums or rumours.
Regards.

Spain:
The salary is established in the official state bulletin, concretely in the “BOE 9Marzo2011-4372”. This document changed the previous collective agreement and is the one under which AENA ATCO's are currently undergoing. In it you can read the gross salary in pages 140 to 145, which is divided according to the professional level. You can read the professional level division in page 66.
Annual working hours: maximum 1670 hours (plus max. 80 extra hours per year) in 2011 and 2012 , maximum 1595 hours (plus max. 80 extra hours per year ) in 2013 (Page 8).
Source: http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2011/03/09/pdfs/BOE-A-2011-4372.pdf

Nevertheless, regarding the new TWR ATCO’s the situation is completely different. These are the true conditions that FerroNATS is currently offering in its towers, at least in LEJR (Jerez): with up to 4 years of previous experience a gross annual salary of 32K€, 4-7 years of previous experience 36K€ gross, more than 7 years of previous experience 40K€ gross. A bonus of 1120€-2400€ if you are supervisor, instructor or evaluator, and a 3000€ TWR complement.
Source: https://hotfile.com/dl/150437051/5fe98b3/Ferronats.pdf.html

Skyguide (Switzerland):
First license: annual salary of CHF 89'200 (74000€) to 99'500 (82500€).
One year after obtaining full licence: from CHF 105'627 (87500€) to 137'909 (114500€).
After 25 years: from CHF 151'359 (125500€) to 195'074 (161500€).
Source: http://www.skyguide.ch/en/company/careers/air-traffic-controller/

Eurocontrol (MUAC):
Advanced trainee air traffic controller: 3178€ monthly net salary (3802€-Single expatriate).
Air traffic controller: 3716€ monthly net salary (4457€-Single expatriate).
“Household” and “Child” allowances and the “ATC allowance” are not included. Working shifts entitles staff to payment of a flat-rate shift allowance which is set at € 1530 for those working a 24/7 shift .
Source: http://www.eurocontrol.int/faq/air-traffic-controller-jobs (What is the salary of an air traffic controller at EUROCONTROL?)

NATS (UK):
(2009/10 rates)
Once valid at a unit: £29,443 (35K€) - £32,814 (39K€), depending on the unit.
When you become an ATCO - on your third joining anniversary, subject to validation: £42,061 (50K€) - £46,878 (55800€) plus shift pay of £5,543 (6500€). After qualifying, you could potentially earn over £91,000 (108500€) (inclusive of shift pay) at Swanwick and Heathrow.
Source: http://atcocareers.co.uk/pages/air-traffic-controllers/faqs.html (Terms and conditions>What are the salary and salary prospects?)

Belgocontrol (Belgium):
After training: 3100€ gross/month.
When you succeed in obtaining the title of ADR, ACS or APS: 5900€ - 6900€ gross/month depending on the position.
Source: http://www.belgocontrol.be/belgoweb/publishing.nsf/AttachmentsByTitle/FAQ_en.pdf/$FILE/FAQ_en.pdf (page 1)

LVNL (Netherlands):
At the start of your course, which lasts about four years: 26500€ gross per year.
After fully qualified: 75000€. Experienced ATCO: 120000€.
Source: http://www.studentenwerk.nl/vacatures/40591-the-sky-is-the-limit-als-luchtverkeersleider (Goede verdiensten)

Naviair (Denmark)
During UNIT training, which lasts about 18 months: 18,000 kr.(2400€) per month.
A newly-qualified ATCO with the work in Copenhagen, serving the first year approx. DKK 550,000 (74000€) per year, increasing to approx. 900,000 kr.(121000€).
Source: http://www.flyveleder.com/Default.aspx?id=30&newsid30=6 or
www.flyveleder.com/ref.aspx?id=218
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