Calm down mate it wasn't an "area is better than approach" argument. It was purely down to supply versus demand. Right now for area the well has run pretty dry, and when they have tried to recruit area controllers from "new" places it has pretty much failed. The point I was making wasn't any kind of slur against Approach controllers, just in response to jors troolie's comment about finding new places to get controllers from, I was saying it hasn't worked in the ACC, and as such maybe our bargaining position is better. Maybe not, but chill out.

Dear Uncle Eric

Please Sir ,May I have some more?;)

DNS

Now, now "Oliver", you should know better then to ask for more!
But it is worth a try!! I'll join the queue behind you!

rumour has it from a reliable source that it will be a 25% pay increase this year (2007) and also 25% in 2008!!! Whhoooo hooo we'll all be rich!

f-k-d,
I thought you stopped smoking that S:mad: man! :sad:
I think you missed the , (2,5 %) Remember his hands are tied!:ok:
Happy New Year !:cool:

For real, a very very reliable source has said that they can't afford to lose any more staff, so this will be a very substantial raise in the 25% ball park. Again, don't quote me, but it's the latest figure being thrown around, and includes housing!

Question:
Why did so many controllers from "new" locations fail? What's the problem,are they stupid,illiterate:sad: ...or is there a problem with instructors and OJT?
I've heard about unsuccessful candidates from Malaysia ,but I've also heard that couple of guys from SE Europe passed...
Can somebody please enlighten me?
Thanks

Dubai : Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Approach ! No Malaysians:=

Abu Dhabi:...................,................and Area Control ! Failed Malaysians!:}
This is where they seperate the men from the boys! Also the real money earners in the UAE! :ok:

what about tax
 

hey J T

your forgot about the possible 10-20% income tax they look like imposing around 2008, how will that affect you lot there?

do you think Serco will increase your pay again to take account of that or maybe if you get that now, that is why they are giving it to you? I suggest a few of the guys may uproot and leave if that were to happen!

cheers

:D

hey MyW or HiW.....

Do u really think that in UAE it WILL NO LONGER BE TAXFREE??:hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

Until then :ok: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!:ok:

There seems to other rumours on the Middle East forum about proposed Income Tax.2008 is only 12 months away,or 15 and a bit months for the UK tax system.
What about stealth taxes on petrol,property,VAT etc? Also if you are a UK national don't you still have to pay class 3 National Insurance?
The cold wind of heavier taxation might be spreading up the Gulf sooner than you think.:hmm:
One of the threads said that Emirates would not increase wages to offset any proposed Income Tax.:uhoh:

I think they will tell you people how much the raise will be, the same day they invite me to come over ( I applied for a job almost a year ago, still waiting for an invitation to do a test)

sorry for the thread creep, but if there is a going to be income tax here....byyyeee:yuk:
I won't be putting up with deadly roads, being a 2nd class citizen (resident) and bloody income tax....I am not panicking yet introducing income tax or any tax system isn't an overnight proposition it took the Russians years to get theirs up and running. As well I don't think the nearly half a million local emiratis will be too happy about paying income tax and only 7000 of them being eligible to vote for less than half of the seats in the FNC (pseudo parliament)
By then I should be back home on the dole ......or.....Kiwi maybe:}

Well...

Supposedly word from the Front Office came down today that the contract is all signed and a big 8% raise this year and another 8% raise last year, and our phone allowance gets a 100% raise to 30 dhs (about $8 US) per month. That makes up for the 25% a year inflation!!!

At least some Portuguese guy won the "How low will our raise be?" pool. He's RICH now!!!

Job Openings/contact?
 

Hey guys im new to the site, which by the way is fantasic keep up the good work, but i came here in search of the ever so loving job opportunities that abu dubai may have or that will be come available shortly...i have tower, approach, non radar and FAA center experience, and im currently working in afghanistan doing ATC...being im sure you guys have the worst turnover rate lol i just need some info on who to fax or mail my CV into for a middle east job. appreciate the help. cheers!

KL:ok:

hey guys, gals & colleagues

Get READY for THE BIG DAY!!!!:rolleyes: :hmm: :hmm: :rolleyes:

2morrow It's GONNA BE ANNOUNCED....

Shall we get our WALLETs & BANK Accounts Ready or Passports Ready?

Lets keep our fingers X'd.....:ok:

KLATC
 

Wowzers, from Afghanistan to Abu Dhabi, won't be too hard a transition....the only real difference will be that our taxi drivers don't carry AK's, well not in the front seat anyway!

PM me for details on the UAE scene, happy to help.

:ok:

Lets see,
My hands were tied but this is all I could get you....
My door is always open....
If you don't accept it then you can go home....
I need to keep my ''quality'' staff happy......
:D
And whats EBM's bonus?

..............ANNND?.....................:) :eek: :{ :* :(

I Heard a rumour it is going to be 8%:eek: :eek: :eek: