Skyguide application process and ATC training
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Skyguide application process and ATC training
Hello,
I am considering applying to become an ATC at Skyguide. If someone is an ATC at Skyguide, or has a feedback on the selection process, and afterwards on the training at Dübendorf or Geneva (I'm french-speaking), I would be very much interested in discussing it with you
Thank you very much in advance
I am considering applying to become an ATC at Skyguide. If someone is an ATC at Skyguide, or has a feedback on the selection process, and afterwards on the training at Dübendorf or Geneva (I'm french-speaking), I would be very much interested in discussing it with you
Thank you very much in advance
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From: Budapest
Hello,
I am considering applying to become an ATC at Skyguide. If someone is an ATC at Skyguide, or has a feedback on the selection process, and afterwards on the training at Dübendorf or Geneva (I'm french-speaking), I would be very much interested in discussing it with you
Thank you very much in advance
I am considering applying to become an ATC at Skyguide. If someone is an ATC at Skyguide, or has a feedback on the selection process, and afterwards on the training at Dübendorf or Geneva (I'm french-speaking), I would be very much interested in discussing it with you
Thank you very much in advance
Don't hesitate!
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Hi,
skyguide training is done at Dubendorf near Zurich. They pay a minimum salary during training which you would need to supplement from your own reserves.Posting after training is up to the company and you could be posted to any location. skyguide do not always take language skills into account when posting as in the past they have posted non french speakers to geneva and non german speakers to zurich. There is also Bern and Lugano as possible posting locations. The only sectors that have french published as a control language are geneva approach & tower. Elsewhere the published controlling and training language is English. Their training success rate, beginning to end was about 50%. Some foreign controllers have failed to check out in some units. Local politics especially in the geneva area can get personal (they like you or they don't). Their training school in dubendorf used to be very good, but then a wave of instructors resigned due differences of opinion with the school management. Overall skyguide work conditions are good and the salary also good after training is passed. Tax in switzerland changes with location, but depending upon your situation & where you live will be between 17 and 25% after deductions etc.
Make contact with them and see what they tell you then decide for yourself.
skyguide training is done at Dubendorf near Zurich. They pay a minimum salary during training which you would need to supplement from your own reserves.Posting after training is up to the company and you could be posted to any location. skyguide do not always take language skills into account when posting as in the past they have posted non french speakers to geneva and non german speakers to zurich. There is also Bern and Lugano as possible posting locations. The only sectors that have french published as a control language are geneva approach & tower. Elsewhere the published controlling and training language is English. Their training success rate, beginning to end was about 50%. Some foreign controllers have failed to check out in some units. Local politics especially in the geneva area can get personal (they like you or they don't). Their training school in dubendorf used to be very good, but then a wave of instructors resigned due differences of opinion with the school management. Overall skyguide work conditions are good and the salary also good after training is passed. Tax in switzerland changes with location, but depending upon your situation & where you live will be between 17 and 25% after deductions etc.
Make contact with them and see what they tell you then decide for yourself.
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Hi,
skyguide training is done at Dubendorf near Zurich. They pay a minimum salary during training which you would need to supplement from your own reserves.Posting after training is up to the company and you could be posted to any location. skyguide do not always take language skills into account when posting as in the past they have posted non french speakers to geneva and non german speakers to zurich. There is also Bern and Lugano as possible posting locations. The only sectors that have french published as a control language are geneva approach & tower. Elsewhere the published controlling and training language is English. Their training success rate, beginning to end was about 50%. Some foreign controllers have failed to check out in some units. Local politics especially in the geneva area can get personal (they like you or they don't). Their training school in dubendorf used to be very good, but then a wave of instructors resigned due differences of opinion with the school management. Overall skyguide work conditions are good and the salary also good after training is passed. Tax in switzerland changes with location, but depending upon your situation & where you live will be between 17 and 25% after deductions etc.
Make contact with them and see what they tell you then decide for yourself.
skyguide training is done at Dubendorf near Zurich. They pay a minimum salary during training which you would need to supplement from your own reserves.Posting after training is up to the company and you could be posted to any location. skyguide do not always take language skills into account when posting as in the past they have posted non french speakers to geneva and non german speakers to zurich. There is also Bern and Lugano as possible posting locations. The only sectors that have french published as a control language are geneva approach & tower. Elsewhere the published controlling and training language is English. Their training success rate, beginning to end was about 50%. Some foreign controllers have failed to check out in some units. Local politics especially in the geneva area can get personal (they like you or they don't). Their training school in dubendorf used to be very good, but then a wave of instructors resigned due differences of opinion with the school management. Overall skyguide work conditions are good and the salary also good after training is passed. Tax in switzerland changes with location, but depending upon your situation & where you live will be between 17 and 25% after deductions etc.
Make contact with them and see what they tell you then decide for yourself.
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From: Auckland
Hi passenger9
Thanks for the info about S'guide training etc. I see they are advertising for Area radar instructors so was interested that you mentioned a number had recently resigned due to 'differences'. I am in the process of applying and would be very keen to know if you have any more info like 'have things improved?' 'is it still a good job?'. I ask also as I spent time at the training school at schwartzorstr back in the 90's and it was a happy place from what I saw. Mainly expats in the classroom and they seemed fairly content. Cheers for any input you might have.
Thanks for the info about S'guide training etc. I see they are advertising for Area radar instructors so was interested that you mentioned a number had recently resigned due to 'differences'. I am in the process of applying and would be very keen to know if you have any more info like 'have things improved?' 'is it still a good job?'. I ask also as I spent time at the training school at schwartzorstr back in the 90's and it was a happy place from what I saw. Mainly expats in the classroom and they seemed fairly content. Cheers for any input you might have.
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Hi all
Sorry to resuscitate an old thread.
After applying for a position with Skyguide some time ago and being unsuccessful, I have recently received an e-mail from a different unit in the company saying they've gone over my details and would like me to come work for them. Is there any ATCO currently working with Skyguide who would be kind enough to answer a few questions regarding the T&Cs? I am potentially interested in the position but want to make sure I am not selling myself short. Thank you.
TRS
Sorry to resuscitate an old thread.
After applying for a position with Skyguide some time ago and being unsuccessful, I have recently received an e-mail from a different unit in the company saying they've gone over my details and would like me to come work for them. Is there any ATCO currently working with Skyguide who would be kind enough to answer a few questions regarding the T&Cs? I am potentially interested in the position but want to make sure I am not selling myself short. Thank you.
TRS
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Many issues with Training management at Skyguide, the structure and leadership is poor and far from professional hence the departures. If you do get through the process be prepared to compromise. I have recently heard of highly qualified candidates being rejected, possibly due to them having too much knowledge, such a shame for the students.
