Originally Posted by
chevvron
Wonder how DFS get away with rostering only 3 controllers for what is normally 4 control positions ie Air, GMC, GMP and delivery.
I suppose the last two could be bandboxed when it's not too busy but Air needs total concentration; I've been in a 737 (on a 'Fam Flight, remember them?) at 4nm on 08 with another lander ahead and the controller has still got 2 departures away before we were cleared to land (or do they not do that any more).
To highlight my above post, GAtwick tower has 3 operational positions, AIR, GMC and GMP. Delivery is a local term for GMP.
Positions are band boxed at night.