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Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Nov 2009, 11:48
Replies: 320
Views: 67,358
Posted By ZRH

Hey Juggie1 "So all you out there be warned...

Hey Juggie1

"So all you out there be warned about signing a contract with ATNS!!!!"

I really enjoyed your thread, had a good laugh. It's just a big pity that it's all true and you were spot on....
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Nov 2009, 07:34
Replies: 63
Views: 18,395
Posted By ZRH

"The Kingdom" Revisited !!:eek: is more like...

"The Kingdom" Revisited !!:eek: is more like it.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2009, 06:35
Replies: 63
Views: 18,395
Posted By ZRH

And so the waiting continues....:ugh: Hang in...

And so the waiting continues....:ugh: Hang in there guys, lets see Serco pulling a rabbit from the proverbial hat.:ok: Tick tock, tick tock,.. I work for the bomb squad, if you see me running, try to...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2009, 15:16
Replies: 320
Views: 67,358
Posted By ZRH

Well I guess that ad says it all, ATNS has...

Well I guess that ad says it all, ATNS has finally spilled the beans. "Desperation" A little too little too late !
They thrive on crises management !!

My heart really goes out to the ATC's in...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2009, 07:16
Replies: 320
Views: 67,358
Posted By ZRH

Anyone know where I can find the boat schedule...

Anyone know where I can find the boat schedule in/out of Durban ?:eek:

May the "whatever you believe in" hold your hands during these trying times !
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2009, 06:28
Replies: 28
Views: 8,113
Posted By ZRH

Real nice pix Fox3 !:ok:

Real nice pix Fox3 !:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2008, 06:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,959
Posted By ZRH

Angel Out with the old in with the new !Q! Interesting...

Out with the old in with the new !Q! Interesting times ahead...
All we can do is sit back and watch, try to avoid the stampede towards the front door. The company is not all bad, it's the...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2007, 16:45
Replies: 152
Views: 20,367
Posted By ZRH

yakiddenme So, you still think the grass is...

yakiddenme
So, you still think the grass is greener on the other side????? Yeh... much more S....T, that's why. We have our problems here in SA, but not the same as the above!!

Think again
...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jan 2007, 05:22
Replies: 152
Views: 20,367
Posted By ZRH

Couldn't agree more !!!

Couldn't agree more !!!
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2006, 08:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,236
Posted By ZRH

The english test in Switzerland was computer...

The english test in Switzerland was computer based and a bit of a farce in my opinion. Multiple guess with multiple answers. Very grammar orientated. You had to basically select a word or a sequence...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Mar 2006, 04:56
Replies: 39
Views: 7,795
Posted By ZRH

Yeah, nice one. 45 odd ATCOs got themselves a...

Yeah, nice one. 45 odd ATCOs got themselves a place to stay in Geneva, but have to continue working in Zurich, living in hotels and only getting to see their little "holiday flat" when its their day...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2006, 04:21
Replies: 39
Views: 7,795
Posted By ZRH

Wow. That must be a terrible amount of pressure....

Wow. That must be a terrible amount of pressure. Frequency change while descending!! Imagine trying to fly straight and level and then get a frequency change. Again, WOW!

To answer your question:...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2006, 08:35
Replies: 39
Views: 7,795
Posted By ZRH

Rumour has it that the staff at the FOCA were...

Rumour has it that the staff at the FOCA were unable to peruse the flood of documents submitted by skyguide in time for the launch of the UAC. They require a further 10-12 office days to do so....
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Nov 2005, 08:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By ZRH

We did have an ex-JNB chappy here, but he has...

We did have an ex-JNB chappy here, but he has moved on to even greener pastures.

Bear in mind, that skyguide employs about 25-30% foreign controllers from all over the world. Needless to say that...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Sep 2005, 21:20
Replies: 53
Views: 7,440
Posted By ZRH

ATNS is paying some European company a truckload...

ATNS is paying some European company a truckload of money to tell them what they already know: That the staff is desperately unhappy! I think this is about the second or third time that they have an...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Aug 2005, 06:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,608
Posted By ZRH

Swiss ATC is the same. I think that they feel...

Swiss ATC is the same. I think that they feel they have to issue you with a route clearance when you have established radio contact......there are a few folks who say "identified / radar contact",...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2005, 17:03
Replies: 51
Views: 19,532
Posted By ZRH

Frostbite If we're talking about the same girl,...

Frostbite
If we're talking about the same girl, then YEAH !! She sounds damn nice.
Apparently she is a girl in her forties or so and not too bad looking.
As Spuds says, she flies for Binair or...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2005, 21:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,554
Posted By ZRH

Does it matter if a pilot idents? On our screens...

Does it matter if a pilot idents? On our screens it doesn't really make a difference and is pretty insignificant. My previous employer had a system where when the pilot pushes the ident button, the...
26th Aug 2005, 08:29
Replies: 44
Views: 11,840
Posted By ZRH

There are many lazy ATCOs around. I see it every...

There are many lazy ATCOs around. I see it every day. Rather climb/descend than do the heading trick. This depends very often on individual ATCO mentality and more often than not on the individual's...
8th Feb 2005, 09:10
Replies: 15
Views: 1,040
Posted By ZRH

Neat trick. He he he works like a charm. Didn't...

Neat trick. He he he works like a charm. Didn't want to wait until MSN increases the inbox-size. Maybe I'm supposed to be last in line....
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2005, 05:59
Replies: 28
Views: 4,123
Posted By ZRH

Nothing free here either, and never will be. ...

Nothing free here either, and never will be.
Coffee in the canteen is about Sfr2,50 (€1,60) and in the terminal building its Sfr4,50 (€2,90) expensive but good stuff.
At the vending machine you get...
18th Jan 2005, 19:51
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By ZRH

I flew with them from in 2003 on the B737 from...

I flew with them from in 2003 on the B737 from ZRH-MLA-ZRH.
There was no news forthcoming from the cockpit, not even a "Cabin crew yellow door selectors armed" or "cabin crew, 2 minutes to take...
21st Dec 2004, 04:59
Replies: 70
Views: 11,466
Posted By ZRH

I know my aircraft types. There has been the odd...

I know my aircraft types. There has been the odd occasion when I didn't know what the aircaft I was talking to looked like. Example: AN22. Or should that be AN-22 ???
Some of my co-workers were...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2004, 04:40
Replies: 20
Views: 4,842
Posted By ZRH

Our company threw a massive party and I'm sure it...

Our company threw a massive party and I'm sure it cost them more then £20 / head. For the serious drinkers amongst us it was closer to £150 !!
Pity this poor sucker worked the night-shift:{
...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2004, 04:34
Replies: 2
Views: 882
Posted By ZRH

Can you buy something at ATCEA.COM?

Can you buy something at ATCEA.COM?
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2004, 04:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By ZRH

Depending on where in central europe you hail...

Depending on where in central europe you hail from, you could always try skyguide. They look for new folks every now and then. If you're in central europe, you might speak some german and then ZRH...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2004, 04:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,833
Posted By ZRH

I speak to RYR every day. No probs here either....

I speak to RYR every day. No probs here either. They know the routes and they know the required levels at certain points. With the amount of flying they do, its to be expected. Haven't had a whinge...
20th Dec 2004, 04:06
Replies: 70
Views: 11,466
Posted By ZRH

There is a large spotting-scene in ZRH. When good...

There is a large spotting-scene in ZRH. When good wx prevails, its advisesable to come by foot, bike or public transport as the parking areas near thr 16 and 14 are too crowded. You see the amateurs...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2004, 10:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By ZRH

The swiss used to sponsor their guys for 20 odd...

The swiss used to sponsor their guys for 20 odd hours. Dont think anybody got a full licence though.
But that was all very long ago.........cost cutting etc etc etc
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2004, 17:57
Replies: 15
Views: 4,163
Posted By ZRH

Here is some info on Switzerland. Basic...

Here is some info on Switzerland.

Basic salary: Sfr 140 000 pa onwards
Radar allowance: Sfr 24 000 pa
Then you still get night shift and sunday/public holiday allowance. Not too much, but it...
22nd Oct 2004, 16:15
Replies: 130
Views: 9,861
Posted By ZRH

I look at this whole scenario and wonder why...

I look at this whole scenario and wonder why would you risk all those jobs in a Europe that is struggling to pay all of its social bills. Airports feed an enormous amount of people and yet nobody...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2004, 22:28
Replies: 77
Views: 10,747
Posted By ZRH

Dont know what the problem is back home or why...

Dont know what the problem is back home or why some would be scared. Fact is, there are plenty of Saffers working elsewhere and more oppertunities are opening around the globe.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2004, 22:14
Replies: 34
Views: 7,032
Posted By ZRH

I can relate to the problem faced by the...

I can relate to the problem faced by the Norwegian ATCO's

Swiss upper airspace is being moved from Zurich to Geneva and with that a whole bunch of ATCO's. They just dont know it yet. It looks like...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2004, 20:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,627
Posted By ZRH

Firstly: Politics is certainly the biggset...

Firstly: Politics is certainly the biggset contributing factor in Switzerland. The politicians and anti-aircraft-lobby make up procedures regardless of safety....and that is stressing.
Secondly:...
26th Jul 2004, 17:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,977
Posted By ZRH

Nah, no touchy nerves here Capt. Just interested,...

Nah, no touchy nerves here Capt. Just interested, thats all. Haven't heard anything this side. But then again, I am usually the last to find out.
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