Oldest ATCO in Scotland
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I seemed to think my brother was the oldest ATCO in Atlantic House ? He is a grey haired English 
whom lives in Ba
ssie
whom lives in Bassie
Last edited by Aksai Oiler; 23rd Apr 2013 at 01:48.
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@ HD
I did Bren, though it was not altogether my choice. When I started @ PK, the retirement age was 60, then 63 under Stagecoach & finally 65 with
Infratil (of course, @ 65 legislation makes it voluntary now)
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Does that mean you'll be returning to Scotland for good, Rob ?
I did Bren, though it was not altogether my choice. When I started @ PK, the retirement age was 60, then 63 under Stagecoach & finally 65 with
Infratil (of course, @ 65 legislation makes it voluntary now)
@gooneydog
Does that mean you'll be returning to Scotland for good, Rob ?
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With a successful night shift (spent asleep on the rest room floor) completed, his last aircraft controlled (Ryanair to Dublin, quelle surprise !!), and a little farewell surprise from pilot, ATC, Airfield Ops, and the Airport Fire Service friends and colleagues, our esteemed PPRuNer, Eric T Cartman has hung up his headset and joined the ranks of the retired.
On leaving the building, he was forced in to a seaplane and taken for a quick spin over his home before returning to a salute from the firemen.
Please join me in wishing him a long, happy, and healthy retirement. Please also join me in wishing Cleo good luck as he'll no doubt be in the way and causing her OAP traumas from now on
Sincere good wishes to a true gentleman !!
Not plugged in, cup of tea in hand. There's some things ETC won't need to change much in his retirement !!
Did someone order a taxi for a Mr ETC ?
But where's the First Class cabin ?
Showers forecast in the vicinty !!
Only ducks would fly in such heavy rain !!
With a successful night shift (spent asleep on the rest room floor) completed, his last aircraft controlled (Ryanair to Dublin, quelle surprise !!), and a little farewell surprise from pilot, ATC, Airfield Ops, and the Airport Fire Service friends and colleagues, our esteemed PPRuNer, Eric T Cartman has hung up his headset and joined the ranks of the retired.
On leaving the building, he was forced in to a seaplane and taken for a quick spin over his home before returning to a salute from the firemen.
Please join me in wishing him a long, happy, and healthy retirement. Please also join me in wishing Cleo good luck as he'll no doubt be in the way and causing her OAP traumas from now on
Sincere good wishes to a true gentleman !!
Not plugged in, cup of tea in hand. There's some things ETC won't need to change much in his retirement !!
Did someone order a taxi for a Mr ETC ?
But where's the First Class cabin ?
Showers forecast in the vicinty !!
Only ducks would fly in such heavy rain !!
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Having worked opposite him at Glasgow International, it's very strange not talking to him when we phone Prestwick! Sorry I can't be at the retirement bash in the Parkstone. 
Last edited by Bring back Tridents; 30th Apr 2013 at 22:34.
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A massive thanks to everyone who turned up for my retirement bash last night and for the gifts received. It was great meeting up with friends, old & new - not just ATC, but pilots, engineers, admin & ops too.
I know it wasn't the most convenient date for a lot of folk but by my reckoning there were 68 guests - brilliant ! - a night to remember. :-)
I know it wasn't the most convenient date for a lot of folk but by my reckoning there were 68 guests - brilliant ! - a night to remember. :-)
