Finally! Jobhunting is over

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Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Sir Gallivant » Sun May 11, 2014 8:45 pm

I might have put this in the Aviation Discussion, or evenAviation Safety Discussion forum, but it will probably do fine here.

After a number of years trying to get a foothold in some kind of IT related job, I have now got a job with my former employer and in my former position: Greenland Airport Authorities as AFIS operator and instructor at the AFIS training facility at BGBW (61 09 38.59N 045 25 32.43W)

About three months ago I started looking into getting a posting as AFIS operator again, and fairly quickly I had three interviews that resulted in two actual job offers. I chose the offer with the greatest potential for professional and personal development, the one where much of the time will be filled with training new operators. And the periods with no students will be filled with normal AFISO duty at a yet to be determined airport in Greenland. Could actually be a different airport for each given period, but we will see.

In a month I will start a short and intensive course to get back up to the required standard before commencing OJT in Greenland, probably going up there in July.

It is going to be soooo good to get back into the tower, and great to be able to teach new generations of dedicated AFISOs.
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Sun May 11, 2014 10:49 pm

Great news, Sir and well done.! :clap: :clap:
I would say a well deserved single malt would be in order.
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Now, about living in Greenland...................... :shock:

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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby blueblack » Tue May 13, 2014 1:42 am

I have lot defenece in my lyfe -you know knowthing

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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Not_Karl » Tue May 13, 2014 2:33 am

Congratulations, Sir G! :clap:
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Sir Gallivant » Tue May 13, 2014 8:06 pm

Yeah, Greenland is a bit off the beaten track, depending on your vantage point, of course. Narsarsuaq is only a bit further North than Oslo, so that will not be too bad light wise over The winter. In The summer I could in theory be stationed at any airport and thus have a great opportunity to see more of the country than I have already.

I will have a problem importing my whisky collection, though :cry:
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Tue May 13, 2014 9:38 pm

Yeah, Greenland is a bit off the beaten track, depending on your vantage point, of course. Narsarsuaq is only a bit further North than Oslo, so that will not be too bad light wise over The winter. In The summer I could in theory be stationed at any airport and thus have a great opportunity to see more of the country than I have already.

I will have a problem importing my whisky collection, though :cry:
No worries, I'll look after it for you. :twisted:
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Sir Gallivant » Wed May 14, 2014 1:49 pm

I have no doubt you will :twisted: And you would probably gladly send me a picture every time you sample a bit, making sure it hasn't spoiled :mrgreen:
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby el » Wed May 14, 2014 5:50 pm

Well done, Sir. Good luck.

Per should visit regularly and drop the duty free allowance. N'est-ce pas, Per? :o

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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Wed May 14, 2014 6:57 pm

I have no doubt you will :twisted: And you would probably gladly send me a picture every time you sample a bit, making sure it hasn't spoiled :mrgreen:
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Wed May 14, 2014 6:57 pm

Well done, Sir. Good luck.

Per should visit regularly and drop the duty free allowance. N'est-ce pas, Per? :o
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby tds » Thu May 15, 2014 2:00 am

Congratulations, Sir G! How long will you spend there? Forgive my ignorance, but do you take the family or go out for 'tours of duty'?

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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby el » Thu May 15, 2014 7:18 pm

Well done, Sir. Good luck.

Per should visit regularly and drop the duty free allowance. N'est-ce pas, Per? :o
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Thu May 15, 2014 9:17 pm

Well done, Sir. Good luck.

Per should visit regularly and drop the duty free allowance. N'est-ce pas, Per? :o
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Greedy.
No, no, no, looking after Sir G's health one is. One would not have him in bad health, what with his new job and all. One would rather sacrifice own.
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Not_Karl » Thu May 15, 2014 11:07 pm

One would not have him in bad health, what with his new job and all. One would rather sacrifice own.
Per
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Thu May 15, 2014 11:15 pm

One would not have him in bad health, what with his new job and all. One would rather sacrifice own.
Per
You're a true hero! :clap:
I know, trying to be quietly modest about it.
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Sir Gallivant » Fri May 16, 2014 6:30 am

Congratulations, Sir G! How long will you spend there? Forgive my ignorance, but do you take the family or go out for 'tours of duty'?
Thanks.
On the family front, well, that institution has gone down the drain, I am afraid. we are going our separate ways. Will be hard to be away from my daughter for long stretches of time, but we will deal with that with the help of the www and as frequent visits as possible.
The time frame is not set in stone, but I imagine a few years there.
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Sir Gallivant » Fri May 16, 2014 6:31 am

One would not have him in bad health, what with his new job and all. One would rather sacrifice own.
Per
You're a true hero! :clap:
I know, trying to be quietly modest about it.
Per
I knew I could trust you, Per :D
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby Ancient Mariner » Fri May 16, 2014 10:02 am

Congratulations, Sir G! How long will you spend there? Forgive my ignorance, but do you take the family or go out for 'tours of duty'?
Thanks.
On the family front, well, that institution has gone down the drain, I am afraid. we are going our separate ways. Will be hard to be away from my daughter for long stretches of time, but we will deal with that with the help of the www and as frequent visits as possible.
The time frame is not set in stone, but I imagine a few years there.
Bummer. :(
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby 666 » Mon May 19, 2014 4:10 pm

No, no, no, looking after Sir G's health one is. One would not have him in bad health, what with his new job and all. One would rather sacrifice own.
Per
You're way too old for that, Ancient M. I'm sure you're aware that alcohol dehydrogenase levels deteriorate with age.

G, send me the bottles before that old viking fossil grabs hold of them. It's better for you both that way.

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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby monchavo » Sat May 31, 2014 9:43 am

H, well done on getting a job. Were you surprised to be accepted back into the fold at Greenland?
You could always brew your own beer rather than rely on local supplies (?) it could develop into an interesting new hobby - particularly as I can't imagine there's too much to do in Greenland!
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Re: Finally! Jobhunting is over

Postby monchavo » Sat May 31, 2014 9:47 am

Congratulations, Sir G! How long will you spend there? Forgive my ignorance, but do you take the family or go out for 'tours of duty'?
Thanks.
On the family front, well, that institution has gone down the drain, I am afraid. we are going our separate ways. Will be hard to be away from my daughter for long stretches of time, but we will deal with that with the help of the www and as frequent visits as possible.
The time frame is not set in stone, but I imagine a few years there.

Shit. Sorry fella. I hope you can keep things positive with your daughter. Skype could be a good start! Also a good selection of dad jokes.....
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