Hi,
As SATCO Biggin I had better put the record straight.
Currently we have all the ATCO's we need. This we achieved through promotion and training of ATSA staff over the last 5 years.
'Bonding' people has not become necessary. All ATCO's are 'home grown' and are, therefore, relatively happy to stay working here.
A recent vacancy for two ATSA's has just been filled.
I do receive a pretty huge mail bag of requests from ex-NATS trainee's (Area Radar failures) all with un-proven Aerodrome Ratings. Unfortunately Biggin is not the ideal place for ab initio Aerodrome Controllers to learn their trade.
ATCO Two.......do I know you?
Regards
Pete
Biggin Hill
