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Old 22nd Nov 2007, 21:12
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Euronator,
Let no-one say you haven't done your bit.
If your medical ever goes there's a cosy chair somewhere in HR for you buddy !
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Old 22nd Nov 2007, 23:55
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What's the shift work like ? 4 ON 3 OFF ?
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Any idea how much they are planning to pay during the course?
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if Warney could be a German, I must be able to get a Euro passport somehow ....
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Old 23rd Nov 2007, 07:01
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makosa,

Currently the shift is 4 on, 2 off. Roster negotiations are on-going with a view to gradually introducing a new roster from next year.
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Read my previous post. I can't give you a definitive answer unless you have worked out with HR where you fit into the grid. Based on the example I gave, the person would start on 6878.52 per month AFTER tax plus the daily allowance (800 euro per month Confirm this with HR). They would get the Shift allowance at the stage in training when they start doing shift work.
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Old 23rd Nov 2007, 07:43
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Thanks for the information Euronator, are people working in the control room happy with their current work conditions?
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Thanks Euronator. I just couldn't believe that they are going to pay ATC-allowance and all other extras even though you are not working as an operational ATCO.
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Hey there,

makosa: we're generally happy. Everybody is different so your personal situation has a lot to do with it. I think people's main concern here may be management -does it ring a bell?- Not that they're any worse than around and we have some really good managers but others think we're overpaid monkeys that don't deserve what we have and that can't understand how we tie our shoe laces on our own-again, seen it before?-.

It's not wonderland but the working environment is pretty good and, even when things go pear shapped, people tend to behave very professionaly. So overall it's a good spot to be.

I'm only guessing here but if you'd be really interested just contact recruitment and maybe they can arrange a tour round the ops so you can get to talk to us live -don't forget to bring some peanuts and bananas -.

A.

PS: no hq position for me thanks, happy enough here -though if they have anything by the sea I may reconsider!!!
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Your progression through the steps is Bi-annually
I think you mean...
Biennially
Bi·en·ni·al·ly
adv.
Once in two years.
...unless things have changed
That said EDYY is a great place to live (and a little bit of me dies inside when I say this) with the changes to the training section (Euronater and others) these guys will look after you and your conversion should be good.
send me money Goose
Now I will come back if you promise me that London have improved
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 07:27
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Doh, you got me. I better brush up on my English before the ELPAC testing starts early next year. Otherwise I might be on the receiving end of a level 4.

Will we see a TT CV coming across the desk ?

With RE: to London , their Geographical knowledge of the rest of Europe is getting better, SLOWLY.
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 09:37
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You can always skip the London issue by applying for the HANN sectors
Hope to see your CV across the desk.
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 09:51
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I was thinking Brussels Sectors
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 10:03
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You would be ok on the Brussels sectors - they do as they please and don't talk to anyone anyway! So you wouldn't have to deal with London
The cricket team is short next year so we need you back for the on field entertainment.
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Millerman,
Thought the team was finished?

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(not London although....)
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 11:32
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Your women's intuition is astounding..Brussels Sectors for Conversion Controllers is pretty accurate
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Old 25th Nov 2007, 18:22
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We will see how many turn up in April as to wether we have a team or not - it might just be 2 brits and the Mullet left So any conversion controllers who con play ( a loose requirement ) cricket are more than welcome.
As for the London situation - if they have any more system failures like today you might not be able to talk to them
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Old 26th Nov 2007, 02:44
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conversion controllers who con play
Sums a few up nicely.
I hear there is cause for much rejoicing at the end of the year?
Suitable leaving present?
Keep up the good work; you're paying me to enjoy myself these days.


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Old 26th Nov 2007, 05:30
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Hi Lon,
Good to hear from you again - especially to point my typo out
Your link didn't work, but looking at the title, I think some people in ops believe that he already has one. Certain people have tried to stick their head as far up it as possible already
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Old 26th Nov 2007, 08:09
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Chances of me getting a job without an AREA Rating ?
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