Shift Pay Whilst Training?
 

Hello all...

Quick question: Do you get shift pay whilst in your validation period at your posted unit after leaving college?

Cheers

If you're talking about NATS then yes, you do. I can only speak for LTCC and Swanwick though, things at the airports may be different.

Yes, it's NATS I'm talking about. Thanks for that.

There was a rumour that it was not available to trainees on the most recent pay package (the one that replaced the ATCO T&D grade with TATC2 or whatever they call it). Not sure how true that is.

According to NATS' careers site at http://www.natscareers.co.uk if you click "careers" - "Job Descriptions", click "Controllers", click "Careers FAQs", click "Terms and conditions" and finally click "What are the salary and salary prospects?"

From there I gather that you will not recieve shift pay while validating.

You can download a PDF with this info too located at
http://natscareers.co.uk/PDFs/NATS%2...nformation.pdf

Darren.

hi folks,

i received word a couple of weeks ago that i was successful in getting a place in the next course.

however, while sorting my finances, i have realised that money will be tight on 10,000 p.a for the first 9 months approx.

in relation to this i have 2 questions:

1. do you think a bank would give a loan to a student controller? (i'm not a UK resident so am not familiar with the generosity of UK banks)

2. would i be permitted to perhaps defer entry til the december course instead of the september course? if i worked til december i may be able to save enough that way.

i realise i could ask HR about question 2 in particular but wanted to get some feedback here if possible before actually ringing them and stirring things for myself.

i would really like to not be worrying about finances while training as i want to give this my all.

any info would be very much appreciated.

thanks,

s.

re; shift pay, unfortunately it does state the newer courses will not receive it at the units until validation....small consolation pay does jump from 10k to 18k on completion at the college (approx 9months).
Have to agree harsh not receiving some form of shift allowance as training at units will consist working weekends/bank holidays/nights.:sad:
Semifinalist- most banks require uk residency for loans. Not said where you from but have you tried local banks. Also if you wish to defer talk to HR.... some people defer due employment reasons or other personal reasons, they may be flexible(HR flexible?:eek: )
Anyway goodluck :ok:

thanks guys,

Gonzo

lol. what i really meant is that my financial situation has turned out to be a little less than i hoped for and so the 10,000 issue has turned into a slightly bigger one.

also, just said i'd post here before ringing Hr about deferring just on the off chance that someone else had been in a similar situation before. i take your point though.

i'll undboubtedly sort something out re my finances.

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i will be resident while training and will have to open a bank a/c in england so that nats can pay me the big bucks :) so therefore, they might give me a loan then?

thanks

one other thing...

could anyone tell me what are the typical hours in the basic course namely the start time and finish time in the college before heading home to study??

thanks

Being in college ready to start work at 8am, finishing at about 4.30pm so I understand.

Thanks Darren- yes, from that it's seems there is no shift pay in the validation period.

One more question, where the information mentions anniversaries from joining NATS, is that from the date when I start college or from the date I start my unit training? The info is not very clear for someone who doesn't know the company!

You sign your employment contract the moment you arrive. That's your start date in NATS.

Hi

I was in a similar situation as yourself and HR had no problem with me defering to the September course.

Q

thanks silent.

thanks quincey.

Unfortunately staying on ATSA terms and conditions didn't cover phoning in to see when they wanted you in, early goes or going on a break to make tea!!:eek: Imagine how some we worked with would have coped... :E

Sorted your start date yet?

in what way? they could bring the 10,000 down even further?! or are you referring to the starting and finishing times?

Thanks again. Another mystery cleared up!