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Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2014, 08:38
Replies: 186
Views: 99,961
Posted By blueskythinking

2 planks has hit the nail on the head. How many...

2 planks has hit the nail on the head. How many flights will airlines cancel on an
Unexpectedly foggy morning or if a runway is blocked or if a foreign atc unit strikes . Let's get this into some...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Oct 2013, 23:15
Replies: 13
Views: 6,814
Posted By blueskythinking

As a swanwick atco I can confirm how useful it is...

As a swanwick atco I can confirm how useful it is having pilots present during truce. However whilst chatting to a BA first officer on a long haul flight was surprised he knew nothing of it. Is the...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Oct 2013, 23:08
Replies: 83
Views: 28,460
Posted By blueskythinking

tc zulu. quite agree. just as it seems impossible...

tc zulu. quite agree. just as it seems impossible for one tc guy to do the r/t and answer phone on occassion. ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2013, 21:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,633
Posted By blueskythinking

Two sheds- thank you re my wittiness. Wasn't my...

Two sheds- thank you re my wittiness. Wasn't my finest work if I am honest.
ref the op's compliment. Don't think he/she actually said it was just based on their visit however you can also listen to...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2013, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,633
Posted By blueskythinking

2 sheds Because thats where he/she went ? ...

2 sheds

Because thats where he/she went ?

2 sheds or two chips?
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2012, 13:11
Replies: 32
Views: 7,159
Posted By blueskythinking

old and embittered?

brian
re-read my initial post. Am certainly not embittered.( maybe considered old by my colleagues). Its an exciting time for the world of air traffic and I am very enthused by it all. HOWEVER-...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2012, 20:20
Replies: 32
Views: 7,159
Posted By blueskythinking

doom and gloom?

Brian
its not doom and gloom at all. These are fascinating times for atc.Has your son told you about ifacts? despite all the negative things said about it it is the first step on a road towards...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2012, 10:45
Replies: 32
Views: 7,159
Posted By blueskythinking

think carefully

To all you people out there thinking of applying to Nats or other ansp. Think very very carefully. The job description that is given now will be very very different to the job you will actually be...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2012, 11:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,914
Posted By blueskythinking

anotherthing- ah TC. enough said. The old ' its...

anotherthing- ah TC. enough said. The old ' its only a joke ' defence. Refuge of sexists , racists and general bigots the world over. :E

Assume the smiley means I can say what I want?
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2012, 19:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,914
Posted By blueskythinking

anotherthing- I pray to god you are no longer...

anotherthing- I pray to god you are no longer involved in ATCO training. Comments like that should have disappeared by now. Is it any wonder we have such a bad reputation as ojti 's at swanwick! I...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2012, 09:47
Replies: 129
Views: 35,355
Posted By blueskythinking

londogeezer...... really? That is the most...

londogeezer...... really? That is the most hilarious post ever. I shall look forward to you announcing your angry resignation. with your superhuman skills another job allowing you to wear your...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2012, 14:12
Replies: 11
Views: 4,726
Posted By blueskythinking

bdionu- I assume you have never tried to sleep in...

bdionu- I assume you have never tried to sleep in swanwick rest facilities. Either that or you have had some bad experiences with holiday inns.;)
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2012, 21:20
Replies: 65
Views: 23,017
Posted By blueskythinking

radarman. times have changed and we are in a...

radarman. times have changed and we are in a different world now. Todays controllers are less beligerent than some of the older guys but thats not always a bad thing.Did you really think things would...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2011, 23:10
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

rumouroid- as an atco with twenty five years...

rumouroid- as an atco with twenty five years service I find your attitude towards the plight of the ATSA s amazing. Do you really not see that you will be in exactly the same position in ten to...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2011, 12:39
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

simplistic!

My comments on 5milesbaby's post were relating to the rambling and incoherent nature of it rather than the content.
I do not believe that NATS is responsible for sheltering us from tax rises....
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2011, 17:34
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

"Sorry to point out the obvious but how is tax...

"Sorry to point out the obvious but how is tax changes related to pay negotiations? It isn't the company's fault what the government have changed the laws and you cannot expect NATS to pay you more...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2011, 22:35
Replies: 38
Views: 4,797
Posted By blueskythinking

"I can't stand all that conspiratorial whispering...

"I can't stand all that conspiratorial whispering and "who said what about who to whom" nonsense - and I like the idea that as an ATCO, you're there to control, and there's no time for playing...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 15:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,398
Posted By blueskythinking

arkady-why is an online survey a sweeping...

arkady-why is an online survey a sweeping generalisation? It can be as specific and targeted as any survey I suggest. I suspect I work for the same organisation as yourself and am not aware as to any...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,398
Posted By blueskythinking

Thanks for that sweeping generalisation chevvron....

Thanks for that sweeping generalisation chevvron. I for one am not always suspicious of anything , but take each case at face value. At what point did you become a spokesman for us in the uk. By all...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Nov 2010, 22:20
Replies: 69
Views: 16,231
Posted By blueskythinking

how strange

What a strange bunch of people you are. Why would anyone pay large sums of money or put themselves through such financial hardship to do what is now a mundane and undervalued job. You should be...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Apr 2010, 15:52
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,736
Posted By blueskythinking

whilst I agree completely that lessons need to be...

whilst I agree completely that lessons need to be learnt from this whole incident. I am not sure I have seen it stated anywhere that Nats as a company has also lost millions of pounds in revenue...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2010, 20:41
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

i am so sorry

me me me me - i can only apologise for causing the worst recession in living memory!! There was me thinking it was predominantly caused by sub prime borrowing in the US and over leveraged buyouts of...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2010, 18:55
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

I am sure the previous two posters think it is a...

I am sure the previous two posters think it is a good deal. Can't really be bothered to get into an argument about it as you were probably happy to wave goodbye to your pension rights too. Any deal...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2010, 17:23
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,747
Posted By blueskythinking

ifacts deal!

See the union have driven another hard bargain! managed to negotiate a 15% reduction in real terms for our extra attendances during Ifacts training compared to the figure paid for similar days when...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2010, 11:12
Replies: 159
Views: 34,343
Posted By blueskythinking

I agree, well said Eric! I cant believe that...

I agree, well said Eric! I cant believe that pilots are commenting on how greedy and selfish the Irish Atco's are being. Perhaps if they were to visit their own forum and view how badly they are...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 17:46
Replies: 54
Views: 7,756
Posted By blueskythinking

westendboy- are you surprised? Its a team game...

westendboy- are you surprised? Its a team game remember and your team , in the first instance , are your fellow atco's and atsa's in the ops room. never mind we all make mistakes and hopefully you...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 16:05
Replies: 54
Views: 7,756
Posted By blueskythinking

westendboy- well done you , first name terms with...

westendboy- well done you , first name terms with them all. Its sycophants like you who make the place a far less pleasant environment to work in now. As for your supercillious remarks about the...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2010, 21:55
Replies: 54
Views: 7,756
Posted By blueskythinking

senior management

I too was on that afternoon duty and stayed on. I believe senior management were there because they were attending a meeting and got stuck! The hero of the day really was the lady from the canteen...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2009, 13:31
Replies: 51
Views: 6,660
Posted By blueskythinking

Spot on 'lost the picture' . Really is difficult...

Spot on 'lost the picture' . Really is difficult to be lectured on cost savings when we continue to create management roles that are clearly pointless and overlapping. When will senior management see...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2009, 16:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,396
Posted By blueskythinking

you mean overtime!! Excellent. Of course NATS...

you mean overtime!! Excellent. Of course NATS would charter a suitable aircraft to take controllers up to scottish. Perhaps an old Dc 3 or some ancient russian type. The managers and HR people would...
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