hello,
Today, I just received at home the Skyguide brochure to become an Air Traffic Controler through the "academy" in Zurich. I'm very impressed by the high quality of that brochure. And everything sounds "exciting". But I still have some questions
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- Foreign applicants need a C work permit. I called the Switzerland embassy of my area, and they told me that I won't be able to be granted a C work permit unless I've been in Switzerland as a resident for 5 years in the past. Nevertheless, the lady told me also that in the case of a "new comer" in the country, the only work permit I may have is a B work permit and then after these 5 years, I may transfer it into a C work permit. I have to say that I was a little bit confused this afternoon due to this new visa stuff
So here is my question: do you think Skyguide would "sponsor" a foreign, motivated etc etc
, to enter the Training Center? I tried to reach also somebody in Zurich to have their opinion. Unfortunately, it was too late in the afternoon, so I have to call them back next Monday. I've seen also on the local newspaper that everyweek there is a "big" ad "Become an ATC! Join us! Call them on ...... etc", and as my friends in Geneva told me, ATC is a "needed" work there. I don't know if that's true, but in this case if they need applicants from everywhere, I may have an opportunity to "deal" with them to begin the work visa process. Don't know.
- I'm unfamiliar with the Swiss school system but there is a "funny" requirement you have to attach with your application form. You have to give them all your school transcripts from the "sixth school year". I tried to find out what the hell is that
and I'd say that you have to attach with your application all the transcripts of all your school background, even before High Shool! Imagine
! Basically it seems to be for the Swiss people , I don't know if a foreign applicant can meet this requirement just because the School system doesn't seem to be the same (A levels etc etc). Maybe I'm wrong, don't know again
If yes, hugh, let me at least 4 weeks to open all my archives at home,
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- Well let's talk about the "expat" recruitment. Would you please tell me if that's only (or was
) an opportunity for the qualified expat ATC? I would say yes. Once again, maybe those who qualify have a work permit already. Don't know. If you could give me some explanations, it would be greatly appreciated
Thank you