Originally Posted by
mike current
It would appear on this forum that the people most bothered about this "shortage" are those retired and no longer in the job.
They seem to be the same ones bothered about changes and advances in technology and procedures.
Meanwhile ATCOs are moving more traffic than ever, with less staff than before and just as safely (if not more).
Things never stay the same, in any profession. Some German cars are no longer made in Germany. Nottingham Forest used to win European cups...
oh I know all current ATCO's at my unit are very concerned about this shortage. With the planned retirements coming and even with constant training we will not be any better off in 5 years. However there is nothing to be gained by whinging about it.