AIS Manager
 

Chipmunk60

The Serco lifers bleed Serco blood. The rest play the game.

If you have any AIS experience you will be way ahead of the guy that played that role for he last 2 1/2 years. Be prepared to start all over from day one. The incumbent didn't accomplish a darn thing during his tenure. He will go down in history as the biggest scam Serco pulled during their first contract.

Good luck!

PS - be prepared to act as the Serco HR guy on site when HE takes holidays or stress leave. That was the only role the previous AIS guy excelled in. Actually, he did a much better job.

Ahhh - the Whining Turk who didn't like it when you pointed out he wasn't doing his job properly, couldn't do what you asked when you explained it in words of one syllable, and was very quick to go crying to management when he thought his "Professionalism" was being called into question. Appeared to be a national trait!

Another glowing example of the Baghdad "Appearance is everything, competence comes a poor second".

Appearance is everything ........
 

You wouldn't be referring to a particular blonde??

AIS Manager
 

I have no problems with my AIS skills, I've been working in AIS almost 25 years.

SERCO
 

I asked Serco to be in Baghdad only in mid September, but Julie Smith (Dubai) told me that they need a person to be there sooner. So I think I'm out.

ATCO advertisement
 

Hey all,

I see there's a new ad on the Serco website again for ATCOs, preferably with OJTI ratings...or is it exclusively for those with OJTI ratings??

I take it that Serco has won the contract again then..? For how many years?
What's the deal, are the salary/conditions/roster still the same?
Are the vacancies for TWR, APP or ACC.. or all three?
Have you guys finally got your swimming pool and basketball court yet? :cool:
Which Hilton Baghdad youtube video is where you are all residing now?
And has your overall work atmosphere, comradery and opinion of Serco improved or continued to deteriorate, as this whole thread would appear to suggest?

Thanks in advance for providing all the facts... and your opinions :ok:

Re: ATCO advertisement
 

The contract has not been finalized. Morale is at an all time low. If you're concerned about OJTI or other qualifications, try photoshop. It's been used many times by others that have applied and been hired there as ATCO'S, supervisors and managers.

Don't forget "Marriage Certificates" and Medicals :)

No Way!
 

Next you're going to tell me even after management knew someone lied on their job app, they were promoted and even received the coveted Pulse award. That would mean Serco Foundation Stone Number One is just lip service. No, no, it can't be!

That'll be the Pulse Award for the so called "Coffee Shop" - "To improve morale".

I never saw a cup from it!

No, but the old, middle and soon to be new, Bosses have.

security threat at baghdad airport
 

to all in ORBI,

whats the story with the deteriorating security situation at the airport? I see the ISIS forces closing in from the north and west and the Iraqi army throwing in towel and running away, and you guys are stuck out there on the western side of the city. Goodluck with that.
I hope the company has an escape plan for you guys should it get ugly. I would want to be living in approach cell for a while.
Last time something like this came up in Iran many moons ago, the company wanted everyone at their posts. In the end some guys had to make a run for it overland to southern Tehran and cross the Persian gulf by boat.
When they fronted management in AUH they were told they had to go back as they were still on contract.
I am sure we all know what the answer to that one would have been.
Stay safe gents and have a get out of jail plan ready just in case.

Where in Europe can you earn 250k pa right now? I'll jump for it ! :-)

waaaat?
 

Wow!! Do you have even TV or newspapers in your country?:ugh::ugh::ugh:

The ironic mode is much appreciated, but... do you mean is it a very high or a very low salary? Could you enlighten us with some newspaper info?

You asked for it.
 

BBC News - Iraq crisis: Rutba latest western town to fall to Isis
Four western Iraqi towns fall to ISIS militants - CNN.com
Troops Surrounded, Trapped in Iraq's Key Refinery, Sources Tell ABC News - ABC News
ISIS In Iraq Claims Massacre of 1700 Soldiers - TIME

I think that it will be a good idea for you to read maybe one or two of these links.
The money is good. It is what you may have to face up to that is bad:sad:

Kattar Kid, I didn't mean that but my original question:

"Where in Europe can you earn 250k pa right now?"

any increase in resignations
 

I am curious if due to the increased security concerns, has this led to some there, to reassess their situation and pull up stumps??

Is there an evacuation plan in place for staff in case of worst case scenario?

Check your facts first... you don't earn 250k in Baghdad!

Yes there is an evacuation plan... looks good on paper!

Fingers crossed the evacuation plan won't be needed.

The Tehran evacuation plan was to give the families sub load tickets on British Airways when all flights were booked out. Lucky a BA skipper took heart and they all got out on sitting on the floor.

Hopefully they are better organised these days.

clipped wings.

Classic.

:ok:

-$US 1 million/p.a.
-free everything
-personal security detail
-uzi + 5 magazines + ammunition
-bullet-proof vest
-accommodation inside the (protected) aerodrome precinct

No...still wouldn't be enough tbh

Good luck and godspeed to any expats still working there, I hope you gtfo asap if any crap comes down.

how many have bailed in the last week
 

if we can get back to the question which was raised a few posts ago by PMS,

has this hastened the number of controllers there pulling up stumps? surely those on the ground there are would be aware.

I see that another advert by Serco for controllers in ORBI has appeared so I guess that probably gives another clue.

I see they are recruiting again. Anyone got info on current terms, application process etc?

Hi folks,

Same question as above, I see SERCO have again renewed their ad on flightglobal. Anyone have info on the current ToC, roster, anything... ?

I never understand the reason people ask this forum for employment details which may or may not be correct. If interested why not make contact with Serco and ask them? Alternatively apply and see what happens and make a decision from there.

"I never understand the reason people ask this forum for employment details which may or may not be correct."

Yup. A PM to those who are there will answer most questions.
Anyone I know who has been there had a good time. Have another friend who started a few months ago and is as happy as Larry.

Farrell

They are always advertising!
 

There are a number of very apparent reasons SERCO and Baghdad are always advertising!

SERCO's market share of ANS continues to shrink in the Middle East despite all efforts they make to hold onto what they've had.

They have an extremely troubling management/human resources problem within SERCO. The number of front line and HQ managers that have come and gone within SERCO is the past 5 years speaks to the internal troubles of the company.

The woman running the HR in Dubai for ATCO's in SERCO ME has no clue about proper recruiting and hiring practises and until she is gone they will continue to be advertising for applicants.

The Baghdad Contract in particular doesn't compensate enough for the increased risks associated with this location and instead relies on those whose last resort it is to apply for this posting. There isn't enough time off so that you can travel out of the base for R&R between cycles.

My suggestion is wait until another ANS provider is granted the contract for Baghdad and operates it in an entirely different way.