SZC is in Abu Dhabi...GCAA a Federal Authority.
Not designed for locals and not designed for expats either. Locals have their own problems with the GCAA. They've significantly reduced their housing and basic salaries over the past 2 years. Locals pensions are based on both. A lot of unhappiness amongst them also.
To be honest, the package has been etched away for everyone over the past number of years and most are just about sick of it.
SERCO and GAL both advance housing for their employees as well as schooling. Although, with SERCO it forms the total package and is not extra. But, on the other hand, SERCO packages in Bahrain and Doha are significantly better for families.
Muscat will be looking to staff their new Centre in the next couple of months. Will be interested to see the package they are willing to offer.
Nearly all of us really enjoy working here and living here. It is really great. But, the GCAA are not going to attract the kind of quality ATCO anymore thats needed to handle the increase in traffic (10% approx per year. At present about 2300 movements per day.)
Rumors that all contracts will change next month. I hope its not a case of take it or leave it and they make it worse than it already is.
I just don't get these guys. Look after your staff and they'll return the compliment 10 fold. It pretty simple really.