FAA controller hired with Air Services Australia

[CKT808]

I'm in Sydney just starting my OJT. So far only know of 2 other Americans in Australia. Been the second group of TCU hire could be wrong. Has its pros and cons for sure but some people got some of the info incorrect. As anything else in life gotta make the choice for you and yours. I'm not a FAA controller. Been in the middle east area for 11 years then took this job.

 

[Nothanks]

I'm in Sydney just starting my OJT. So far only know of 2 other Americans in Australia. Been the second group of TCU hire could be wrong. Has its pros and cons for sure but some people got some of the info incorrect. As anything else in life gotta make the choice for you and yours. I'm not a FAA controller. Been in the middle east area for 11 years then took this job.

What’s the pay like with taxes and cost of living/rent?

 

[CKT808]

I think cost of living is reasonable. If you buy a car outright the money you would have to pay rent, bills, and groceries is not an issue. You can find some good places to rent. It's how fancy you want to live. You do have to pay for medical insurance until you become permanent resident. You just have to file your claim with the insurer then you get 70% back. Meds are cheaper here as well. No age limit on working. Just have to pass your medical.

 

[Nothanks]

I think cost of living is reasonable. If you buy a car outright the money you would have to pay rent, bills, and groceries is not an issue. You can find some good places to rent. It's how fancy you want to live. You do have to pay for medical insurance until you become permanent resident. You just have to file your claim with the insurer then you get 70% back. Meds are cheaper here as well. No age limit on working. Just have to pass your medical.

What’s typical rent like vs salary where you work/live?

 

[CKT808]

What’s typical rent like vs salary where you work/live?

Depends on where you live. For Sydney further west from the city rent is cheaper. The district i live in is close to work and has good beaches. Cheapest rent i seen is 650 to 700 Aud weekly; obviously it goes up from there. I chose this district due to no tolls to and from work. Tolls are pricey in Sydney but has routes for longer drives to pay less or no tolls at all.

 

[NovemberOscar]

I get QOL. But the max base salary after 2 years at their highest level is 153k usd. And they have higher taxes than us too. Plus they are woke af over there lol

Same tax rate but free healthcare and education, fucking pussies

 

[buffalochickenqueefadilla]

Same tax rate but free healthcare and education, fucking pussies

Crazy seeing the haters. I won't spend a single minute worrying if my kid will get shot at school today. My boy had 4 lock downs last week alone...fucking zero in australia. "Omg they are so woke"...get the fuck outta here. Their violent crime is 80% less than the US, they don't have people dying because they can't afford meds, they have less traffic accidents, rape, gun violence, etc by a metric that these imbeciles can't understand. If that's "woke", yeah man. Im woke.

 

[Nothanks]

Same tax rate but free healthcare and education, fucking pussies

Healthcare free for Australian residents. Not us

 

[Nothanks]

Crazy seeing the haters. I won't spend a single minute worrying if my kid will get shot at school today. My boy had 4 lock downs last week alone...fucking zero in australia. "Omg they are so woke"...get the fuck outta here. Their violent crime is 80% less than the US, they don't have people dying because they can't afford meds, they have less traffic accidents, rape, gun violence, etc by a metric that you imbeciles can't understand. If that's "woke", yeah man. Im woke. What would that make you?

No one hating, just asking questions. Sounds like you’d be happier working there I think?

 

[buffalochickenqueefadilla]

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[Niceguyuncle]

Crazy seeing the haters. I won't spend a single minute worrying if my kid will get shot at school today. My boy had 4 lock downs last week alone...fucking zero in australia. "Omg they are so woke"...get the fuck outta here. Their violent crime is 80% less than the US, they don't have people dying because they can't afford meds, they have less traffic accidents, rape, gun violence, etc by a metric that these imbeciles can't understand. If that's "woke", yeah man. Im woke.

Yeah, I'm also very interested in working over there. I think I have until mid May when they close this round.