There’s some talent at the nearby Lydd in the form of SATCO Mr Maskens and his team of ATCOs. Perhaps some kind of assistance could be provided by them in the startup. Of course, SRATCOH would need to be taken into account. Once established as an airport and ATSU again, it would make it more attractive in recruiting new ATCOs. I would suggest, until it is operating again, unless staff are already living nearby, there would be some reluctance to move there given it’s history.
I do hope it does come to fruition. It’s sad to see it just sitting there every time I fly the Gatwick STAR,