Doha Recruiting
 

I heard recently that there is to be a major recruitment drive in Doha , requiring anything between 50 and 80 approach controllers . Has anybody else heard this

That rumour has been doing the rounds for a couple of months - still rumour I believe.

The new airport is due to open in December with the old one staying open until mid next year. More tower controllers are required for the split site not to mention radar are very short staffed as it is. Poor roster pattern (3 on 1 off) combined with uncompetitive salary for the region, 45 days annual leave (to be taken in only 3 blocks) and QCAA not paying full school fees mean people are looking elsewhere.

I have heard a mass exodus is due in the near future which could make a challenging environment even worse (a friend I have there reports that there will be only 6 radar ATCOs available in August due to annual leave and resignations).

Unless things change there it will only get worse. Do yourself a favour if you're looking and come to the UAE :ok:

Recruitment is an ongoing process. One new starter has recently arrived and the rumour amongst the troops is that several more are "in waiting". It wouldn't surprise me if we didn't launch a big drive considering the new airport is due to open in December!

Where are the recruiting announcements posted?

Does QCAA hire directly, or is it contracted?

Do they have an age limit? Would they accept recently retired NATS approach/approach radar rated ATCO's? :)

Recruitment is a fluid process, as it is anywhere.

NDIA will require more controllers.

Check QCAA website for ATS contact details.

Arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible ref contract structure and working conditions prior to committing.

Once you have committed take cognisance of the fact that you made the committment decision - it is a life changing decision and must not be made lightly. In short - be discerning, and when you do commit - realise that it was you as an adult that made the decision - nobody was forcing your hand.

There are many challenges ahead - especially with the growth rate of the national airline. Controlling in this region is challenging and dually rewarding.

As with any career there are pro's and cons....that is a given - take responsibility for your decision and move forward.

Ciao.

What about the roster, saw someone saying 3 on 1 off, how is this working out?
How many shifts are there a day, I mean if there are only 6 radar controllers available, I would rather think it will be 7 days on, no days off!

There is simulation going on. Will there be a plan on how to handle the traffic to/from NDIA?

NDIA is the nexus in the simulation, amongst others.

Airspace re-design and SID's and STAR's are being vetted as well.

Automation may not yet be fully integrated at DIA, but high traffic level projection (NDIA) and increased focus on automation (NDIA) is one of the simulation yard-sticks.

Sounds great :D Is there also simulation on how to move the traffic on ground at NDIA?

Yes, amongst others - GMC - R is part of validation process for NDIA.

Very good! It seems like Doha will be a great place to work at as an ATCO. Congratulations :ok:
If I had been at the right age I would have tried to get hired ;)
I think Doha is a great place to live in. I was there in the fall 2010 and wouldn't mind coming back.

2Control
 

What is the right age?:confused:

NDIA Opening Date
 

I have had some involvement in the New Doha International Airport evolution and can say clearly that the opening date of 12/12/12 is almost an arbitrary date set by a 'sexy date' desire as opposed to a program. The primary contractor is Bechtel with Selex providing the ATC and Nav systems in their own time. QCAA and their hired help are not the most dynamic in the ME and probably do not recognise the value of the expertise they need to hire. Doha is a relatively small city with a few blessings but if you want a simple sedentary lifestyle than its quite acceptable. The new airport does offer excellant equipment to make the job better than average but I suspect the bureaucracy will dampen any youthful enthusiasm. If the money is fine, then sit back and enjoy it for a few years; making waves will not gain anything.

On the subject of money: What of the rumours, Mr. Ron? Many, many, wait in the wings.

The one we heard yesterday sounded tasty!

Anyone care to elaborate on the salary rumours they have heard as this is after all a rumour network

just as a rumour, i read somewhere, ;)

it means around 15000+ eurs/month ,all inclusive

but nobody confirms....

If that salary is accurate I'm sure there will be great interest .