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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Apr 2024, 19:14
Replies: 61
Views: 14,877
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Anything Washington can do, New York can do...

Anything Washington can do, New York can do better?

Edit: Noted that this JFK incident was actually the day before DCA. It seems a very alien concept from where I am that Ground controller issues...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jan 2024, 10:02
Replies: 1,950
Views: 934,846
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

I read recently that the Chinese will be looking...

I read recently that the Chinese will be looking for EASA certification of the C919. Do we really think if 2 C919s nosedive into the ground, followed by evidence of significant QC/QA issues (rudder...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2023, 10:54
Replies: 415
Views: 188,989
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

"Incorrect flight plan" Either I'm getting de ja...

"Incorrect flight plan" Either I'm getting de ja vu, or we've heard that excuse before?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th May 2023, 22:03
Replies: 26
Views: 7,574
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Congratulations @Nimmer on your retirement two...

Congratulations @Nimmer on your retirement two weeks ago!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Feb 2023, 13:06
Replies: 488
Views: 124,784
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Not seen it mentioned in the discussion so far...

Not seen it mentioned in the discussion so far but where I work (UK) the 737NG requirement for engine run up in cold conditions is normally mentioned to ATC by crew when reporting ready.

"Tower...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Oct 2022, 09:45
Replies: 20
Views: 9,512
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

No insult intended and I most definitely did not...

No insult intended and I most definitely did not suggest that the highly skilled ATC professionals (not just ATCOs!) at Gatwick are in any way lesser. Far from it.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Oct 2022, 20:28
Replies: 20
Views: 9,512
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

The ATC Contract at Gatwick has transferred to...

The ATC Contract at Gatwick has transferred to "NATS Solutions" and not "NATS Services"

Same NATS on the corporate face of it, so what's the difference?

https://i.postimg.cc/JhywTgTv/beans.png...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2022, 05:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,449
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Presumably if you pushback at or as near to STD...

Presumably if you pushback at or as near to STD as possible then sit it out waiting for your CTOT it’s much easier to demonstrate that it was in fact an ATC delay? Rather than ground handling, PRM,...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2022, 14:03
Replies: 25
Views: 7,226
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Talking Please share where an ADI/APS ATCO can get a UK...

Please share where an ADI/APS ATCO can get a UK position paying better than Gatwick? I can think of only 1 unit and that very rarely recruits externally.

.... asking for a friend
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2022, 11:59
Replies: 136
Views: 75,496
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

And yet certain UK and German 747 freight...

And yet certain UK and German 747 freight operators are still happily operating in the UK/EU/US.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2021, 19:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,730
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Working from Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMsISVWz-w

Can't wait!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2021, 06:41
Replies: 12
Views: 4,021
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Staff transfer with the contract, under TUPE...

Staff transfer with the contract, under TUPE Regulations, which gives certain protections in terms of their contract of employment.

When NATS has lost contracts, certain staff who were employed...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2021, 11:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,021
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Gatwick contract amongst the victims of Covid?

Gatwick contract amongst the victims of Covid?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jan 2020, 13:04
Replies: 139
Views: 80,354
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

I think its the NATS superiority complex..

I think its the NATS superiority complex..
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2019, 13:15
Replies: 44
Views: 20,863
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Other examples? Because Nats (or other ANSPs...

Other examples?

Because Nats (or other ANSPs for that matter) never had an equipment failure resulting in major disruption?
Or airport closures due to ATC staffing?
Or en route restrictions due...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2018, 13:55
Replies: 116
Views: 43,221
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Sounds like a similar situation to Radar in the...

Sounds like a similar situation to Radar in the Tower, which is a procedure now in use at a few UK airports. At the college we were taught that you can NEVER use the ATM as a Radar while in the tower...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2018, 13:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,495
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

NATS will send you where their business...

NATS will send you where their business requirement needs you. Historically they’ve given trainee’s own preferences/circumstances very little consideration (i.e. none at all) It’s a great career but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2018, 04:49
Replies: 1,938
Views: 1,683,912
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Who makes these decisions? :ugh: If they had...

Who makes these decisions? :ugh:

If they had to change it from TUIAIR because it clashed with TUIJET (TUI), then surely TOMJET won’t be much better?

Should’ve gone back to TOMSON!
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Apr 2018, 18:20
Replies: 116
Views: 43,221
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

This. I'm assuming chevron is retired by...

This.

I'm assuming chevron is retired by some of his posts. To assume that NATS are immune from this is naive - they've done just as just cost cutting as any other ANSP over the last 5 years or...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2018, 11:57
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Why ADI only I wonder?

Why ADI only I wonder?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2018, 14:48
Replies: 51
Views: 21,334
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

If you're familiar with the Harry Potter series,...

If you're familiar with the Harry Potter series, then its not dissimilar to the sorting hat...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2018, 20:05
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

This being the same NATS that is so short of...

This being the same NATS that is so short of training capacity it is sending a course of TATCs to complete a basic course in Spain?

And if a post elsewhere on this forum is to be believed, the...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2018, 13:20
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

They advertised at the beginning of December for...

They advertised at the beginning of December for ATCOs. They usually advertise on the airport’s own website given they are the ANSP.

Probably always worth getting in touch with any unit though;...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2017, 10:55
Replies: 25
Views: 7,110
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Is the type of approach not stated on the strip?

Is the type of approach not stated on the strip?
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2017, 10:51
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

ANS have recently opened applications for their...

ANS have recently opened applications for their January 2018 intake of Ab-initios for Edinburgh. They are also advertising for qualified staff but I think that has been ongoing for a while.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2017, 11:47
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Liverpool... Vacancies | Air Traffic Control...

Liverpool...

Vacancies | Air Traffic Control Officer (https://www.liverpoolairport.com/careers/vacancies/air-traffic-control-officer/)
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 14:13
Replies: 37
Views: 6,668
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

If EGLC tower proves it can be done as safely and...

If EGLC tower proves it can be done as safely and efficiently etc from Hampshire, can it not be done as safely and efficiently from say Spain? Or Latvia? Poland? One assumes as long as you have the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2017, 17:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,509
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

A poster above has given the obvious answer which...

A poster above has given the obvious answer which is timescale... a previously valid will likely validate much quicker than an ab initio. Also if that ab initio needs rating courses, in the time a...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2017, 23:21
Replies: 83
Views: 16,272
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

You have to admit though.... the new corporate...

You have to admit though.... the new corporate image puts them in a fantastic position to thrive in this developing marketplace 😉
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2017, 16:09
Replies: 83
Views: 16,272
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

NATS not necessarily the first in the UK? ...

NATS not necessarily the first in the UK?

Jersey Airport is set to become the first provider of Remote Tower Service technology in the British Isles...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2017, 11:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,463
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Will it improve safety? Doubt it. Will it...

Will it improve safety? Doubt it.

Will it improve staff disciplinaries? Absolutely.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2017, 20:17
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

The big boys want to play too! NATS | EGAA...

The big boys want to play too!

NATS | EGAA EGPD EGPF EGGW...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2016, 20:22
Replies: 325
Views: 273,038
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

One thing for sure, there's not been this many...

One thing for sure, there's not been this many opportunities in the UK industry for a long long time....

If you're in TWR/APC and you're really not happy, now is the time to move on. Plenty of...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2016, 22:20
Replies: 39
Views: 7,303
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

Is it me or does the ATC sub forum on this site...

Is it me or does the ATC sub forum on this site have its own local version of Godwin's law of the internet....
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2016, 17:42
Replies: 54
Views: 27,834
Posted By BigDaddyBoxMeal

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks that all...

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks that all these contract losses and consequent wins by other ANSPs are all orchestrated by NATS themselves in an elaborate plan to get shot of as many people on...
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