Morale is at rock bottom right now.
-Traffic numbers have been increasing at 15% ish per annum for 10 years or so.
-Complexity much higher than it used to be.
-Airspace limitations constantly increasing.
-Continuously changing procedures.
-Sub standard equipment.
-More positions to man so fewer breaks / more fatigue.
-Radar controllers have been at JXB for a year now - 70km drive, no canteen so no decent food / coffee.
-Salaries haven't increased more than a few percent since 2007.
-Schooling allowances don't cover the costs.
-Medical insurance is crap.
-Airline discounts negligible. (none of your ID90s here!)
All of this does not excuse unprofessional behaviour but does go some way towards explaining the increasing discontent.
Last edited by Guy D'ageradar; 28th Feb 2013 at 05:32.