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Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2022, 18:25
Replies: 73
Views: 34,535
Posted By Surferboy

Across the pond even without ditching our...

Across the pond even without ditching our trainees we're short again. This is going to be an interesting market for anyone willing to shop around I guess.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2022, 21:28
Replies: 240
Views: 117,832
Posted By Surferboy

Both the Belgians and the Dutch are hiring: ...

Both the Belgians and the Dutch are hiring:

https://www.skeyes.be/en/career/jobs-list/experienced-air-traffic-controller/

https://www.lvnl.nl/werken-bij-lvnl/selectieprocedure/zij-instroom
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2021, 06:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,880
Posted By Surferboy

I've never been mistaken for a local in Oz with...

I've never been mistaken for a local in Oz with my Dutch accent... :8​​​​​​

I believe there are quite a few Ozzy controllers who came to Germany in the 00's and 10's, so they might also be with...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2019, 14:45
Replies: 325
Views: 272,188
Posted By Surferboy

EHGG and EHBK are looking. Link...

EHGG and EHBK are looking.

Link (https://www.lvnl.nl/werken-bij-lvnl/vacatures)
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2017, 06:38
Replies: 77
Views: 16,451
Posted By Surferboy

Because regulations have immediate effect? :ugh:...

Because regulations have immediate effect? :ugh: And try explaining that to our 'customers' the airlines. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2017, 18:11
Replies: 77
Views: 16,451
Posted By Surferboy

And exactly how current will you be to jump in...

And exactly how current will you be to jump in when the **** hits the fan after sitting on your *ss and monitoring for 90% of your working hours?:hmm:
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2017, 12:14
Replies: 12
Views: 4,941
Posted By Surferboy

My unit still has it, saves a whole lot of...

My unit still has it, saves a whole lot of "Squawk Ident" on the R/t:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2017, 12:29
Replies: 36
Views: 7,446
Posted By Surferboy

So around €4-6k after tax, would be fairly...

So around €4-6k after tax, would be fairly average in Western Europe for a controller at a large airport or centre i would say...maybe a bit low even. But the 32-hour workweek evens that out...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2015, 17:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,351
Posted By Surferboy

AMS :cool:

AMS :cool:
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2013, 10:16
Replies: 44
Views: 10,956
Posted By Surferboy

Don't think the airspace is going to be the...

Don't think the airspace is going to be the bottleneck, the amount of tarmac will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2013, 14:21
Replies: 480
Views: 158,638
Posted By Surferboy

IIRC it's in the charts to check in with AMS...

IIRC it's in the charts to check in with AMS Approach with c/s only. ;)
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2013, 08:05
Replies: 480
Views: 158,638
Posted By Surferboy

Indeed, always a pleasure to have British crews...

Indeed, always a pleasure to have British crews also tell me the QNH, the ATIS letter, Aircraft-type and the arrival they are expecting.:} Luckily most of the time they don't do it when the freq. is...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2011, 19:25
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,936
Posted By Surferboy

Belgium?? Your map is a bit off....more like the...

Belgium?? Your map is a bit off....more like the third runway at Heathrow!:E
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2011, 20:48
Replies: 25
Views: 9,427
Posted By Surferboy

Don't know exactly, but really can't imagine they...

Don't know exactly, but really can't imagine they would've done it for that amount! Cost of living is indeed quite high and taxes are a b*tch, so 1800 Gross seems very low for someone with...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2011, 06:21
Replies: 25
Views: 9,427
Posted By Surferboy

Interesting, the last few newjoiners got a lot...

Interesting, the last few newjoiners got a lot more than that I believe!
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2011, 06:22
Replies: 25
Views: 9,427
Posted By Surferboy

Nope, newjoiners have 58 as retirement age. And...

Nope, newjoiners have 58 as retirement age. And indeed, most of the ad is copied from the ad for ab-initios!
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2011, 19:07
Replies: 25
Views: 9,427
Posted By Surferboy

Welcome in Holland, where everyone wants you to...

Welcome in Holland, where everyone wants you to know that they speak english "Reely goed" :p

However on the workfloor after the first few months most of them will start talking dutch to you if...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2011, 14:32
Replies: 25
Views: 9,427
Posted By Surferboy

Also with taxbreaks (Normal Dutch income-tax for...

Also with taxbreaks (Normal Dutch income-tax for amounts above €55,000 is 52%), the net. takehome from Eurocontrol is far better. Even as a Dutch national without the expat allowance you are better...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2011, 13:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,317
Posted By Surferboy

I'm guessing we haven't met...:E

I'm guessing we haven't met...:E
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2011, 12:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,317
Posted By Surferboy

http://lvnl.nl/nl/vacatures/luchtverkeersleider/va...

http://lvnl.nl/nl/vacatures/luchtverkeersleider/vacature%20luchtverkeersleider%20Eelde%20of%20Beek.pdf

Is the link for Beek and Eelde, it is however in Dutch. Basic translation:
-Have an...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2011, 20:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,617
Posted By Surferboy

Petrol pricing here is ridiculous! €1,70/liter...

Petrol pricing here is ridiculous! €1,70/liter along the highway, we should be getting a 15 percent payrise to cover that! :}
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2011, 20:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,617
Posted By Surferboy

Can't speak for Limburg (wich truly shouldn't...

Can't speak for Limburg (wich truly shouldn't count as part of the Netherlands) but the only direction cost of living has gone here (wich isn't to far from the Hague) is North...:hmm:
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 09:11
Replies: 56
Views: 15,423
Posted By Surferboy

Well, if for arguments sake the AMS FIR would...

Well, if for arguments sake the AMS FIR would have the same TA at 6000' and you have FL070 as the TL. In the AMS fir that would give me a holding capacity per stack of 18 aircraft (FL070 up to...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2011, 19:09
Replies: 56
Views: 15,423
Posted By Surferboy

Ofcourse, but why not implement it after (or...

Ofcourse, but why not implement it after (or simultanously) we have got that bit sorted out?
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2011, 18:27
Replies: 56
Views: 15,423
Posted By Surferboy

I'd rather not lose 1 or 2 levels in my hold when...

I'd rather not lose 1 or 2 levels in my hold when the **** hits the fan, because if it does, we (intermediate ACC/Terminal) get the beating, not the APP sector. And when we do get that ****load of...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2011, 11:38
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,936
Posted By Surferboy

That must've been a while ago, speedrestrictions...

That must've been a while ago, speedrestrictions since then went up to 280-300kts and during the oilprice-peak back again to 260-280kts.

55NM before ARTIP is still used, but it is also still as...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Dec 2010, 06:28
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,846
Posted By Surferboy

@ Flameproof: Yes, but what if you would look up...

@ Flameproof: Yes, but what if you would look up all the frequencies London has for their FIR/UIR that would then be comparable. This is just apples and oranges. :)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Dec 2010, 16:54
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,846
Posted By Surferboy

Flameproof: Look at my previous post, all is...

Flameproof: Look at my previous post, all is depending on what they call BCN APP. It can be that those 14 controllers are for an airspace that is much bigger than only the EGLL APP area. NATS UK gave...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Dec 2010, 16:08
Replies: 46
Views: 17,211
Posted By Surferboy

Can imagine, even more so if you were accustomed...

Can imagine, even more so if you were accustomed to a warmer climate than the current Dutch one. :bored: But you are renumerated quite well if you compare to other ANSP's in Northern Europe, so that...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Dec 2010, 12:18
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,846
Posted By Surferboy

I think you may find that where NATS had divided...

I think you may find that where NATS had divided it's lower Airspace in London Terminal Control and London Approach control, in Spain it's all called Approach control. Wich explains the difference in...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Dec 2010, 14:16
Replies: 46
Views: 17,211
Posted By Surferboy

@Jagohu: Interesting, afaik everyone that...

@Jagohu:

Interesting, afaik everyone that ever went down south to Limburg from the ANSP where I work did make it. Vice versa as well I believe. Too bad, for almost twice the amount of my current...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2010, 17:48
Replies: 227
Views: 136,950
Posted By Surferboy

Unless you are employed by Eurocontrol and you...

Unless you are employed by Eurocontrol and you pay virtually no tax! (Ok, you do pay a tiny bit..but that's just peanuts if you compare with any other European ANSP)
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2010, 17:23
Replies: 46
Views: 17,211
Posted By Surferboy

@MPN11: I could quote my Anual gross, but with...

@MPN11: I could quote my Anual gross, but with taxes up to 52% in Holland that would give quite a distorted view of reality. Monthly net. would be much more interesting.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2010, 15:14
Replies: 46
Views: 17,211
Posted By Surferboy

@ BeT: Expect any recruitment for already...

@ BeT: Expect any recruitment for already licensed ATCO's at Maastricht shortly? :cool: I'm in the same climate, but earn considerably less.

About 7 months since my last checkout, single and no...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2010, 16:08
Replies: 83
Views: 24,649
Posted By Surferboy

22 is used a few times a year, mostly with heavy...

22 is used a few times a year, mostly with heavy SW winds. But also for other reasons, could be due showers in the TMA wich might rule out the 18R/18C combination during the inboundrush.

24 is...
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