I think your synopsis is correct ... Area people won't be doing the Aerodrome Rating at some point in the not too distant future.
Oh b****r.....
If that's the case then I'd start reviewing your training budget
Training Budget? Whats a training budget? Come to think of it, whats a budget? I believe my department has one but it is set by the Finance Manager and kept secret from me in case I spend it
Well if I cant pay the salaries needed to attract staff down from the big employers, and I cant pick up strays from NATS training in the future, then I am going to have to invest in a crystal ball so that I can predict the future and employ suitable ATCA's for promotion to ATCO's.