unfortunately very suitable candidates aren't able to give up well paid secure jobs to embark on a very risky course as they have commitments, hence the 10k appeals to a very small pool of candidates.
i hear people now are frequently failing oral boards and written examinations (despite the 70% rule for each q being changed) This was generally unheard of even up to the last non-10k course! These sentiments are being echoed from many different areas of the company so it's about time management listened.
Here's something; how about a new GM at Hurn, that concentrates on training our Atcos before those of other countries!