Iraq Atc Jobs
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Iraq Atc Jobs
Any gossip on the IRAQ ATC jobs that have a salary offer of $135,000 US. Heard a few companies have thrown their hat in the ring. I guess it will be to replace the RAAF team in Baghdad and the other military teams in the rest of Iraq.
I am assuming you would be provided an issue of flack jacket and helmet, also might have to update the life insurance policy!
I am assuming you would be provided an issue of flack jacket and helmet, also might have to update the life insurance policy!
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I was in Baghdad earlier on in July and it is not really a fun place at the moment. There are no Iraqi ATCOs so it will be necessary to train them - probably at least a year, during which they will need a filler. The company in charge is Sky Link Logistics who are working with Serco. I spoke to the Sky Link Ops manager, but we were to extend the chat the following day, but not possible due to their trying to open up the airport in the 15th July. As I surmised, it didn't happen as the shoulder mounted missiles that are in plentyful out there would affect the safety from around ten miles final inbd.
As far as beer etc goes, it is sold openly on the streets - cold too!! reasonable choice along with whisky and gin. Food is good quality, if you can afford to buy it - difficult when you have no job.
Don't bother with a flak jacket, just stay away from the Americans as they seem to attract all the lead. We went around in an old Toyota car and became part of the background.
PM me if you want any additional info
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As far as beer etc goes, it is sold openly on the streets - cold too!! reasonable choice along with whisky and gin. Food is good quality, if you can afford to buy it - difficult when you have no job.
Don't bother with a flak jacket, just stay away from the Americans as they seem to attract all the lead. We went around in an old Toyota car and became part of the background.
PM me if you want any additional info
Cheers
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I don't think there will be many takers from west of 10W, the record of their own armed services in protecting their own (or anyone else if it comes to that), is not exactly impressive.
Leave it to Serco, they'll find someone daft enough to take on the task of earning large amounts of cash for a little discomfort.
Leave it to Serco, they'll find someone daft enough to take on the task of earning large amounts of cash for a little discomfort.
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48 Days here .......if used properly actually ends up at 72+. I think they would have to do a lot better with the conditions of the Iraq contract if they realistically want to attract anyone.
After all it would take almost 2 weeks of picking your way through the minefield to get to the departures lounge!!
After all it would take almost 2 weeks of picking your way through the minefield to get to the departures lounge!!
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Flight International Jobs Alert
Submited in Flight International Jobs alert 19th of August:
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
A major international provider of aviation services is seeking suitably qualified Air Traffic Services personnel for potential opportunities in Iraq. The following specialisation is required:
Air Traffic Controllers
Valid ICAO recognized ATC License
Current aviation standard medical certificate
Tower/Approach/Approach Radar and/or Area ratings
Procedural rating an advantage
Secure site accommodation will be provided together with excellent remuneration packages. Interested persons should apply, with CV, to the bellow addresses.
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
A major international provider of aviation services is seeking suitably qualified Air Traffic Services personnel for potential opportunities in Iraq. The following specialisation is required:
Air Traffic Controllers
Valid ICAO recognized ATC License
Current aviation standard medical certificate
Tower/Approach/Approach Radar and/or Area ratings
Procedural rating an advantage
Secure site accommodation will be provided together with excellent remuneration packages. Interested persons should apply, with CV, to the bellow addresses.
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Would not accept any less then something with 5.56 og higher calibre, but it seems the weapon of choice with the locals are sement truck filled with fertelizer&disel fuel so........ 
Quick refresher course on the 82mm Carl Gustav might be in order as well.
Quick refresher course on the 82mm Carl Gustav might be in order as well.
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Check 6 you're a typical yank. Do youself a favour and check out Michael Moores "Bowling for Columbine" then ask yourself why there are so many thousand shooting deaths in the US. Yeh a system where everyone has the right to bear arms is working a treat. The UK has practically no guns and they have about 80 gun deaths a year, the US has over 2,000 a year. Your system just means the outlaws have more guns.