Dubai / UAE
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From: Sandpit
@Loxley
@TheFalcon
Let's not start a slanging match, with all respect to NATS & other Expats personnel.......
Although, it's true none of them came from NATS, one of 2009's 1st resignations came from an ex-NATS ATCO!.......And you would not bet how long he's been here........
@African Queen
Sorry Mate, from which planet are you from? do you enjoy taking pleasure from someone's pain? Or is it some sort of 'SOUR GRAPES' from your part?
Get a LIFE.......
Where were these trainees from? Any ex-NATS? 
Tin-Bullet you are right but two have been given an alternative posting.
Loxley - They were not NATS guys. NATS controllers are too good to be fired unlike us other poor mortals who had to learn what ATC is all about!
Loxley - They were not NATS guys. NATS controllers are too good to be fired unlike us other poor mortals who had to learn what ATC is all about!
Although, it's true none of them came from NATS, one of 2009's 1st resignations came from an ex-NATS ATCO!.......And you would not bet how long he's been here........
@African Queen
I would never wish for anybody to fail a check, however, I hope there were a couple of Yanks amongst those who didn''t make it. There are (were?) a couple who operate in their own little world and even speak a language all their own
Get a LIFE.......
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From: UAE
Prowler, i don`t think the length of time has anything to do with it and I am not sure what you are trying to imply.
If you know anything about it you must be aware that it had nothing to do with either being ex Nats or working at DXB. A loss to the unit!
If you know anything about it you must be aware that it had nothing to do with either being ex Nats or working at DXB. A loss to the unit!
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From: Sandpit
I never tried to IMPLY anything, in fact if you read ALL the post, you can confirm that I have NOTHING AGAINST NATS ex personnel.....
Infact,
In some ways I agree with you if it was a loss for the unit or not......but tell it to the PSV List candidates.........
Infact,
Let's not start a slanging match, with all respect to NATS & other Expats personnel.......
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From: Həbūb, Kuwait
Much Appreciation
I am new and would like to say, thank you very much for all the important info you have provided. I am attempting to funnel all of this into a minor understanding of how things work over in the UAE and still don't have my head wrapped around it.
I am very close to leaving for Afghanistan for a job but want to explore my options before leaving my wife.
I am an American controller who did the Air Force route and am now a contract tower controller in Oklahoma after passing up the FAA for hope of a better route.
I have contacted a couple of the people you mentioned earlier via e-mail about information on these jobs and am awaiting reply.
I am very close to leaving for Afghanistan for a job but want to explore my options before leaving my wife.
I am an American controller who did the Air Force route and am now a contract tower controller in Oklahoma after passing up the FAA for hope of a better route.
I have contacted a couple of the people you mentioned earlier via e-mail about information on these jobs and am awaiting reply.
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From: Middle East
Yo Bongo...
Don't worry mate, none of us here have either!! 
Good luck in the 'Gan' mate, keep your head down and don't trust anyone at the gate of the compound waving their arms in the air repeatedly yelling 'dirka dirka'!!
....understanding of how things work over in the UAE and still don't have my head wrapped around it.
Good luck in the 'Gan' mate, keep your head down and don't trust anyone at the gate of the compound waving their arms in the air repeatedly yelling 'dirka dirka'!!
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From: Middle East
Not an RJ thing unfortunately, a CARS thing and being enforced strictly. We have another of our brethren that is having no luck with the "Authority' regarding this restriction. I believe the way it is written though is that it is unit specific (taking into account traffic levels complexity etc.) and that's how the Al Ain and RAK young fellah's could get away with it. I believe there is some Al Ain controllers in this boat at the moment too.
No doubt somebody in the loop will be able to shed more light on the issue as we have a few approaching their new youth!
could get away with it. I believe there is some Al Ain controllers in this boat at the moment too. No doubt somebody in the loop will be able to shed more light on the issue as we have a few approaching their new youth!
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From: Həbūb, Kuwait
Good luck in the 'Gan' mate, keep your head down and don't trust anyone at the gate of the compound waving their arms in the air repeatedly yelling 'dirka dirka'!!
I recieved reply and forwarded my details. Looks like everythings booked up for now but maybe soon I'll be making the trip over.
Are many 'yanks' over there
?Also I was wondering a bit more about the dog situation, I followed the links posted earlier in the thread but one was broken. Are you limited to certain places to live with a dog?
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From: Middle East
pocpicadoor,
At the end of the day, the answer is Yes regardless of the timeless and questionable history of the ruling.
Bongo,
We have a bunch of Americans on the doorstep now. Good lads and seem to be coming to grips with this novel part of the world.
Dogs are limited to villas unless its one of those dogs that fits into the letter box and then you might get away with it in apartments. Truth is though, even on the new contracts, not many can reasonably afford villas on the island, out in the desert slightly cheaper but hard to find.
At the end of the day, the answer is Yes regardless of the timeless and questionable history of the ruling.
Bongo,
We have a bunch of Americans on the doorstep now. Good lads and seem to be coming to grips with this novel part of the world.
Dogs are limited to villas unless its one of those dogs that fits into the letter box and then you might get away with it in apartments. Truth is though, even on the new contracts, not many can reasonably afford villas on the island, out in the desert slightly cheaper but hard to find.
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From: Sherwood Forest
Bongo,
I have limited knowledge of the UAE and Dubai having only visited a couple of times. However, although they're allowed, I'm fairly certain you would have to be borderline insane to even consider riding a motorbike or scooter out there.................
I have limited knowledge of the UAE and Dubai having only visited a couple of times. However, although they're allowed, I'm fairly certain you would have to be borderline insane to even consider riding a motorbike or scooter out there.................
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From: Middle East
Couple of the boys have motorbikes, best you make your own appraisal of the traffic when you get here.
Personally, I think its safer to play with throwing knives blindfolded standing one legged on a greasy drum!
Personally, I think its safer to play with throwing knives blindfolded standing one legged on a greasy drum!
