Originally Posted by beamwidth
Area radar = Shannon
App = Dublin.
I wouldn't be so certain.
We have 17 people rated for Shannon APP in Dublin [1 position]
I'd say 50+ people rated for Dublin APP [usually 1 position, 2 with a holding controller]
In a sectorised environment we need 5 AREA ratings in position.
The one thing we don't need is APP!
Last I heard there will be an AREA rating course for some direct entries in Dublin, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the contract staff are TWR.
Current AREA shortages are being covered by call-ins.