No pissing contest. Comparing packages is all. The intricacies of the job are much alike and nothing wrong with comparing benefits at all.

However the package compares to other jobs/industries it is clearly not enough given that there has been no pay rise for over 5 years. There are a lot of rumors of people leaving, at least 10-15 are looking at other jobs and are a good chance to be not with GCAA by the end of the year. I wonder how Emirates and The other airline are going to handle the reduced services provided when there are not enough staff working at the SZC.

Those of us working there cannot stress highly enough, DO NOT APPLY TO GCAA, you will regret it!

And it seems we might all be getting yearly renewable contracts now........:ugh:

So that then they can legally reduce your terms, conditions and salary every year (not that legally really matters there). Sign it or leave must be the continuing HR motto.

I get the feeling yearly renewal contracts won't make a difference to a lot of people, up to half the current ATCs could be gone within 12 months anyway. :ugh:q

Don't worry. I'm sure the Chinese and Indian controllers that the Board are so keen on will take the available jobs.

"up to half leaving"... no chance. Tell 'em they're dreamin....

There's always those willing to take it..

Seems GCAA can't even pay us on time now. It just gets better every day. What a bunch of clowns.

pay day is the 25th of each month......

@allrounder
 

....but today is the 27th.....hehe

No change to the leave status as yet....Director ATM has resigned :uhoh:. No doubt more to follow in his wake. Yearly renewable contract to be distributed within the next couple of weeks. What a bunch of :mad:holes.

Hey folks,

Any updates for pay/conditions?

A few jobs being advertised at the moment.

Cheers

How does one become a ATCO?

UPDATE
 

Approx 8 people within their notice period at present. The writing is on the wall......:ugh:

Al Ain APP dangerously below required staffing at the Centre.......numbers of controllers approaching critical.......morale could not be any lower. Most are well and truly sick and tired of GCAA's ignorance to their staff as well as the lack of strong leadership at the SZC. Manager ATC has still not been replaced. ORSAR traffic a complete shambles and putting ATCO's in extreme danger of losing separation, their licences and the plot!!

Collapsing under its own weight.....it is but a matter of time.

Feel your pain Desdi, hope things improve, as we really don't want to rely on TCAS to sort out a lack of quality controllers, resources and inept policies.

So...you wanna come work for the GCAA at the SZC?????...think again!
 

Deal appears similar to what I have heard regarding FZ 'b' scale captains, that sounds a bit thin as well. Interestingly, same issues apply.


A fair few long term employees have headed, or are considering heading for the door.

Ratio of cost, AKA tax with free healthcare, schooling and savings of living in own house versus no tax out of control housing, schooling and healthcare costs are now nearing the magical 1:1.

I am guessing a fair few people are playing with the numbers now, interesting to see the conclusions that are drawn.

Operation Intimidation has begun.....Management now intimidating controllers into staying put. := A number of Controllers over the past few days have been called by management saying that resignations could not be accepted. Sounds like Al Ain APP is going down the tubes with a possible halt to operations in the near future....that might put some noses out of joint. Time to dust off the CV.....

The race to the bottom continues unabated....

Sounds like a certain airline telling Cabin Crew they won't accept their resignations, must be some sort of MO in the UAE.

Only in the ME
 

Only here have I heard of the company refusing to accept resignations.

Unbelievable!

My personal opinion on this is that salaries in the UAE are very low considering the traffic load, the roster, etc etc Apart from that, moving there is like a leap into the void, taking into account that the way back to one's current position is uncertain, the term of the contract is just one year, and a million of things can go wrong.

I would consider a move to the UAE if the pay was awesome and I was provided for free with a very good accommodation (and I mean a very nice villa, which is what I have now at home), but right now conditions are not good enough.