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Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Oct 2016, 12:05
Replies: 54
Views: 27,805
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Know Edinburgh well, but it's Tower GM is a bit...

Know Edinburgh well, but it's Tower GM is a bit of a tool and his Engineering predecessor was an even bigger one

They were/are both engineers but you have it the wrong way around!
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2016, 15:17
Replies: 33
Views: 16,897
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Without getting into a bun fight band 2 and 3 are...

Without getting into a bun fight band 2 and 3 are there and there abouts the same. Anything above that needs assessment centres, interviews and the usual jumping through many hoops. I suspect if the...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2016, 13:57
Replies: 33
Views: 16,897
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

What would have been nice is waiting to see if...

What would have been nice is waiting to see if the Edinburgh and London City contracts are retained before recruiting externally somewhere else. Stansted after all is only a Band 3 unit. Otherwise...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2016, 12:02
Replies: 36
Views: 11,644
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Our manual states that if we cannot issue a...

Our manual states that if we cannot issue a landing clearance to an aircraft on approach before 2 miles from touchdown then we should issue "expect a late landing clearance". This may be something...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2013, 19:47
Replies: 75
Views: 15,325
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

EFPS is still poor in approach. Works a treat in...

EFPS is still poor in approach. Works a treat in the tower as it cuts down the phone calls. I still need pen and paper in approach as the system is too cumbersome for free callers. It hasn't really...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2011, 08:21
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

The Union are supposed to be looking after all,...

The Union are supposed to be looking after all, not just the bigger units and preventing any divisive pay offers. If this offer suits NERL,the majority, at the expense of NSL then the Union have...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2011, 23:00
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

The problem being, conspiracy theories aside,...

The problem being, conspiracy theories aside, there will be people voting from NSL who will not have to carry out these duties and so it is free money and stitches up the rest.

The Union think...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2011, 22:29
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Maybe the ATSS branch, unlike the ATCO branch,...

Maybe the ATSS branch, unlike the ATCO branch, looks after the whole rather than just the big boys and has a spine running down it!
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2011, 21:20
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Over the years I have been continually frustrated...

Over the years I have been continually frustrated at the complete lack of balls Prospect has. If this hadn't had serious implications for NSL atco's and our PCS team mates it would be another comedy...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Apr 2011, 09:48
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

I don't want to patronise but you can't compare...

I don't want to patronise but you can't compare the duties outside of nats to those inside as most of the airports are far busier than non state airports.

We feel it is dangerous having a...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Apr 2011, 08:35
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

What i would like to know from prospect is what...

What i would like to know from prospect is what is the pay rise on offer for nsl controllers.

We were told that they would not accept any difference in pay for nerl and nsl. Also only those units...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2011, 13:01
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

If it is 5% then on the face of it it is a good...

If it is 5% then on the face of it it is a good offer. However I believe nsl must do the met so there are strings attached.

The guy who stated that "this atco 2 is happy" also sums this up. We...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2011, 20:09
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Motion 81 also stated that we should not be...

Motion 81 also stated that we should not be entering any negotiations about Met until the relevant units have been adequately consulted.

Anyone from an airport wish to comment if they have been...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2011, 20:05
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

I am not talking about the conference but the...

I am not talking about the conference but the reps involved in the pay meeting last week. Please read my post.
My point was at conference we voted/passed motions not to discuss extra tasks being...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2011, 19:12
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

I am using the term alleged as I do not want to...

I am using the term alleged as I do not want to name the reliable source.

Also the reliable source is pretty confident that if they were not at the meeting the rest would have put it out to ballot...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2011, 18:31
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

For comment please From a reliable source. ...

For comment please

From a reliable source.

I thought that at the last conference we passed 2 motions (it wasn't the curry), 51 and eighty something, which basically stated that if NATS attached...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2010, 17:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,912
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

just about everywhere is short of staff and,...

just about everywhere is short of staff and, given the time taken to validate at individual units, one would not be moved too quickly

I'm not sure that is the case anymore with the renegotiated...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2010, 19:16
Replies: 18
Views: 3,934
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

You just need to pretend to be one of the guys...

You just need to pretend to be one of the guys but stitch them up to management behind their back. You will then be fast tracked and protected. :}
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2010, 21:23
Replies: 45
Views: 7,832
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Hi Havent been on here for a while so sorry...

Hi

Havent been on here for a while so sorry for the late response.

From July EDI are also going to be trialling this over the top reduction in flexibility. I am sure over the years we have had...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2010, 19:44
Replies: 41
Views: 8,136
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

OA32 Mmmmm! Let me think, I wonder where you...

OA32

Mmmmm! Let me think, I wonder where you are talking about? :E
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2010, 18:52
Replies: 41
Views: 8,136
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

OA32 We go stripless in 3 weeks if...

OA32

We go stripless in 3 weeks if management get their way. There are plenty of controllers not ready to go live and very uncomfortable but I believe it will be pushed through whatever the...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2010, 09:29
Replies: 41
Views: 8,136
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Captain S Pints of Old Growler on me! ...

Captain S

Pints of Old Growler on me!

If the EFPS works at LHR we are sure we can handle it here. It is a proven system at a far busier unit.

Approach radar is another matter. Stupid things...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2010, 18:37
Replies: 41
Views: 8,136
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Gonzo So can you confirm that you do have...

Gonzo

So can you confirm that you do have the ability to write freehand on an EFPS strip?

We will be the first unit to introduce EFPS in approach and are far from happy with the system on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2010, 19:47
Replies: 75
Views: 15,325
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Yes that really sums it up. NSL as usual has...

Yes that really sums it up.

NSL as usual has tried to bring EFPS in on the cheap. It has not provided the correct resources i.e. an overbearing of valid controllers to release people to train but...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 19:22
Replies: 51
Views: 14,066
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Gonzo If that was aimed at me then do not...

Gonzo

If that was aimed at me then do not assume that I have not met the person.

I was simply relaying an incident that was told to me by a friend when I was not there.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 06:38
Replies: 51
Views: 14,066
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

One of my colleagues shared a dinner table with...

One of my colleagues shared a dinner table with her after some NATS back slapping session somewhere, at which she had a little too much to drink and her true feelings towards controllers came out. We...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2009, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,000
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

They are keen. I sent an enquiry off earlier...

They are keen.

I sent an enquiry off earlier and a couple of hours later had a guy on the phone giving me further details.

Start date in March.

If the salary was slightly higher I would be...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2009, 15:42
Replies: 19
Views: 5,669
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

The Watch Manager probably had someone off sick...

The Watch Manager probably had someone off sick but didn't request an AAVA to help save costs. Happening right now on my shift! :rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Nov 2009, 21:58
Replies: 19
Views: 5,669
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

A few years ago I would have agreed with Heathrow...

A few years ago I would have agreed with Heathrow Director but with the current crop of NATS management cowboys, in my opinion putting costs before safety, I would have to say tell the supervisor to...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2009, 08:53
Replies: 432
Views: 118,691
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

A bit like Barbour jackets, fillies and shooting...

A bit like Barbour jackets, fillies and shooting eh! Those were the days. Hope you are well Lock n' Load
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2009, 11:08
Replies: 51
Views: 6,633
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

It would be good to hear from any Manc APC...

It would be good to hear from any Manc APC controllers. Alledgedly due to the newly signed loss making crappy contract that they work under, procedural control on nights with reduced manning has been...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 17:59
Replies: 59
Views: 8,907
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

NSL's goal is to rid themselves of the ATSA...

NSL's goal is to rid themselves of the ATSA grade.

They fully expect the ATCO's to bend over and carry out old ATSA duties, Met being one, as certain aerodromes doon sooth do this anyway. They are...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jun 2009, 21:13
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

I've no problem with that as long as my band 2...

I've no problem with that as long as my band 2 colleagues and I are paid in the £80k's

Also with your huge pay you will be wanting a huge pension at the detriment of others down the ladder. Wasn't...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jun 2009, 21:01
Replies: 89
Views: 11,831
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Well f**k my old boots! A ****e pay deal and...

Well f**k my old boots!

A ****e pay deal and record profits, now there's a surprise.
As i've previously stated I have become resigned to the fact that there are too many fannys in NATS who do not...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2009, 18:51
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,844
Posted By Hootin an a roarin

Fair point and totally agree. However what...

Fair point and totally agree.

However what is a breakaway union going to achieve? We have an apathetic workforce were the minority (maybe the posters on here) are militant unlike French atcos or...
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