I Am On The Same Boat Number2............would Like To Know About Life Cost In Muscat.....

Hi folks,
I suggest you pack some bags and fly down to Muscat to find out.
A couple of years ago - when Muscat was hiring expat controllers - there were so many complaints in this forum that the money was not enough etc.
Fly over and try to get your own idea of the country and the package. Go to supermarkets, check newspapers, car dealers etc.
And if you can´t afford the air ticket, I recommend: www.omanforum.com
I´m sure you´ll find some interesting threads there!
See you in Muscat! Hope to be there by March ´10.

Good Advice
 

TLRN's just given you all the best piece of advice that you will get on the 'net.

Go and have a look.

Planning to visit in January (despite the expense) to confirm that it's the right move. A huge public thank you to those people that took the time to answer my questions.

Job Offer signed
 

I got a job offer from Muscat. I have signed it allready. Didn't go for a visit. Just looked at info at Omanforum.com. Great site!

Also got lots of info from people that have worked there and people in Abu Dhabi that I know, not the same place but similar culture.

If you have an open mind for changes and experience something new it can't be anything but good thing to do, at least for few years :ok:

Good Luck
 

Good Luck guys and wellcome to Oman
TLRN i couldnt agree more,productive idea
thank you

Good Luck Bird
 

Congrats with the new job. Say Hi to the Ladybirds from me....

ATC Muscat
 

Greetings,
I am new to this forum and would like to gather some information. I am a 50 year old, 23 year veteran ATCS in the US and considering relocation to the ME. I have friends that work in Dubai that like it quite a bit, and I hear good things about living in Oman. I have reviewed the current vacancy posting for Muscat ACC, and am considering submitting my CV. My questions have to do with the compensation package. From this thread of messages I have read salary is 4000 OMR per month. Is this current and reasonably accurate? Are there any provisions for relocation expenses or housing allowances? The vacancy announcement does not offer any specifics on salary or benefits.

What do most people do regarding health insurance and or medical care? What are the working conditions like at the ACC, specifically are you adequately staffed, is there required overtime, what are the work schedules like?

Is there a direct source I could contact for specific information?

Any information is welcomed. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply
 

Jaws,

Thanks for the timely response. Sounds like a nice place to live, but work would be challenging at best.

Anyone else care to offer an opinion?

Thanks,

GR

according to flight global Mag,your age is on the max side of the ad.So you better check on that also,before taking any step forward

Although some of what ZKJAWS says is true, he is very negative towards Muscat ACC as his contract was terminated there and he was made to leave the country at the beginning of 2009. Take what you want from his comments, but many people are tired of the 'Muscat bashing' from people who 'used' to work there.

If you want accurate and constructive information on work conditions and current living situations I suggest, like has been said previously, visit the place or speak to some of the people who work and live there that actually enjoy it.

lortnocatu:D:D:D
Moral is,anyone wanting to ask about making a living in Muscat is!!
Alaways ask a person still working there,coz most of the time people who left or made to leave will give you 99% not so positive info.
if your not happy =you leave
if your happy = you stay

I (plus wife and 2 kids) were extremely happy in Muscat. It IS the 'Pearl of Arabia' without a doubt.
The boys school, ABA, was absolutely the best in every respect.
Our landlord was a true gentleman.
DGCAM whilst having faults (show me any organisation that doesn't) worked hard at being competent, professional and (generally) supportive.
The ACC needed work sure, but there's a new ACC coming.
The ACC staff (generally) were competent and professional and a pleasure to work with.

I haven't a bad word to say about the place at all.

I left because financially I simply could not afford to stay there.

I guess I'm one of the 1%!:8

some have it there own way,but regarding finance
i guess its better now with 4k as a salary
and the rents slightly going down
and the GFC is improving
and the ACC improving too after flow control and new sectors
so if you were still here you might have gave it a second thought and that 1% would have gone and stayed:confused:
((like they say you cant win um all))

HI,,just want anyone who work at muscat acc tell me,,,how does RAMADAN affects the muscat acc,,,is there more movements (air traffic),paperworks are delayed,,the institution does not work those days (administrative),,thank you in advance for your comments

Worked great for the Duck and I when we arrived at the end of Ramadan, no airport pass processed for 2 weeks or so, drivers license 3 or more trips to the police station, fingerprinting, visiting the Ministries of 'not sure what we do here' and then the icing on the cake, Eid arrived. So we went from 'Bukurah Inshallah' to 'After Eid'...all in work time, we were happy with that!! :E

But it was fun and we did come home each day after shawarma's in Ruwi for a cold bevvy and a house full of frankincense and had a good laugh about it....possibly overdid the frankincense thing one night and still have the smell in my nostrils 12 years later!! ;)

Fond memories. As long as you come with the mindset that things aren't done like they are everywhere else in the world (would be boring place otherwise!!), take a chill pill and let things happen when they happen...you'll be fine! ;)

Many thanks for info boys;
-Does one regard only ACC?
What about TWR & APP
-Are package, roster, working conditions and etc.
the same if not any details would be appreciated

Regard Michael

f3ss is high again,and im not sure if bocas understood a word from his Aussie hallucinations:confused:
bocas yes things are a bit slow in the month of ramadan (blame it on the low blood suger)no water or food for almost 12 hours+sleepy feeling+short working hours during the day+no nicotine for some.....etc:ok:
if that answer you question?

BHD...

Thank you you backed up my point exactly... and of course it is safe for you to control in that condition as well??? :cool:

Foxxy
 

Aaaahhhh, frankincense OD's in Seeb:ok: Happy Days....But at least we had the first rain for about a year and played like dopey kids in the flood waters :eek:

bocas...it does, just as foxxy stated, no..yes and no in answer to your questions.