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Not sure any comparisons with drayton are useful since us ac boys left there in 2002. However CHEVVRON, aava can be rostered indeed. This of course is regular practice at Pc during the implementation of EFD at the moment.
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Even going to a unit where AAVA's are possible it doesn't mean that you can be in line to get your fair share - that all depends on what watch and sector you are on (at a centre) as that also can affect the potential.
Totally agree with Nimmer too, get the license in the bag first before you even start thinking about AAVA's/overtime.
Totally agree with Nimmer too, get the license in the bag first before you even start thinking about AAVA's/overtime.
At Farnborough, it was used as a 'reward' for the airshow; you could either have a day off in lieu or an AAVA payment (£350). As Farnborough was (and still is) short of staff, you were unlikely to be able to take an odd day in lieu, so most of us took the money.
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At Farnborough, it was used as a 'reward' for the airshow; you could either have a day off in lieu or an AAVA payment (£350). As Farnborough was (and still is) short of staff, you were unlikely to be able to take an odd day in lieu, so most of us took the money
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Could it be that someone is trying to run a comparison between UK ATCO's and other European service providers?
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You seem to be following a trail for info - good questions - what are you researching/writing matey !!!!
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whitelighter, you said
And it may well not be as the AAVA agreement ceases at the end of 2011.
And it's actually Stansted that you want to go to-not as you spelt it.
So on that note maybe ATC isn't really the right career for you.
Would be a bit of a bummer if it wasn't available. That's all
And it's actually Stansted that you want to go to-not as you spelt it.
So on that note maybe ATC isn't really the right career for you.
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So I made a typo ( in one post, not the other). One of the perils using an iPhone to post.
Not sure that precludes me from a career as an atco, I guess time will tell.
Not sure that precludes me from a career as an atco, I guess time will tell.
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So I made a typo ( in one post, not the other). One of the perils using an iPhone to post.
Still think it's the wrong career if you're so bothered about the money already.
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So I made a typo ( in one post, not the other). One of the perils using an iPhone to post.
Two actually!
Still think it's the wrong career if you're so bothered about the money already.
So I made a typo ( in one post, not the other). One of the perils using an iPhone to post.
Two actually!
Still think it's the wrong career if you're so bothered about the money already.
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The £ are what bring the majority of people into the job; and what makes them stay there!
I would refute that statement for previous generations of ATCOs.
AAVAs are a necessity for management to keep the operation running at units where staffing is dependant on what happens daily, such as transatlantic track structures.
As long as they are VOLUNTARY they also suit the ATCO population.
It will be interesting to see what happens at the end of this year when the current agreement expires.
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I suspect that the current agreement will be extended, meaning that we earn less for doing an AAVA in real terms than we did when it was first brought in.
Whitelighter - Please don't think you can rely on regular overtime - it just doesn't work like that I'm afraid. Plus it's not pensionable either.
And to the folk who've had a go at you for your spelling - have none of you seen the state of the average school leaver's spelling and puntuation these days??!!!!!!
Whitelighter - Please don't think you can rely on regular overtime - it just doesn't work like that I'm afraid. Plus it's not pensionable either.
And to the folk who've had a go at you for your spelling - have none of you seen the state of the average school leaver's spelling and puntuation these days??!!!!!!
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Maybe true of the majority of ATCOs post 1995 or thereabouts.
I would refute that statement for previous generations of ATCOs.
I would refute that statement for previous generations of ATCOs.
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Fat Controller.. WELL SAID! I would never have considered working overtime and I don't think ATCOs should be required to.
It's a wholly different world now in ATC, so I'm told.
It's a wholly different world now in ATC, so I'm told.
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How refreshing for the ATCO board... Another "youth of today" type post
Quite a few will probably never do a fam flight even though some are available.
To those of you that ARE interested, the nice ladies and gentlemen at KLM and BMI Baby are happy to have guests as long as you can provide suitable job-related photo ID, no pre-booking required, but still obviously at the discretion of the crew on the day.
I had jumpseats both ways to/from Amsterdam recently with KLM and it was good to hear that they think very highly of the service they receive in the UK.
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And to the folk who've had a go at you for your spelling - have none of you seen the state of the average school leaver's spelling and puntuation these days??!!!!!!
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I'm with you - many of our forebears and colleagues fought tooth and nail to get a decent watch list with plenty of meaningful rest time.I tell my offspring, who tells me that he can do up to three days overtime per month, that he must be off his rocker going to work on a rest day. I like to think that I would never have done that.
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I think the reason for my question may have been a little misunderstood.
I am not going into this banking on overtime, it would just help in the post validation period before the full payscale kicks in. I agree that ATCOs shouldnt be looking to work every hour possible but if there is a need surely a small amount (probably less than 1 day per month/3 cyles) is resonable?
And since when does asking about salary mean that that is the reason for going into this career? I doubt any of you love it that much you would work for nothing.
I gave up a job with a company had been with for 8 years earning well in excess of what I can hope to earn as an atco for at least the next 6 or 7 years so I assure you )not that I need to) that this is for many reasons, but cash is certainly not one of them.
I am not going into this banking on overtime, it would just help in the post validation period before the full payscale kicks in. I agree that ATCOs shouldnt be looking to work every hour possible but if there is a need surely a small amount (probably less than 1 day per month/3 cyles) is resonable?
And since when does asking about salary mean that that is the reason for going into this career? I doubt any of you love it that much you would work for nothing.
I gave up a job with a company had been with for 8 years earning well in excess of what I can hope to earn as an atco for at least the next 6 or 7 years so I assure you )not that I need to) that this is for many reasons, but cash is certainly not one of them.
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And since when does asking about salary mean that that is the reason for going into this career? I doubt any of you love it that much you would work for nothing.
I gave up a job with a company had been with for 8 years earning well in excess of what I can hope to earn as an atco for at least the next 6 or 7 years so I assure you )not that I need to) that this is for many reasons, but cash is certainly not one of them.
I gave up a job with a company had been with for 8 years earning well in excess of what I can hope to earn as an atco for at least the next 6 or 7 years so I assure you )not that I need to) that this is for many reasons, but cash is certainly not one of them.
