Hey hamble, funny you should say that. Would you believe CivilAir, the ATC union reckons that ADS-B roll-out would release at least twenty operators for other duties....thats what they said in their submission
Hope I haven't taken that out of context. Correct me if I am wrong, guys
EDIT Just to add the Civil Air quote-
Civil Air estimate approximately 20 controllers could be otherwise allocated to other control functions given 100% ADS-B coverage and aircraft installation of ADS-B Out units. We would hate to see the delay in this project because of the lack of “ADS-B In” equipment, as long as there is capacity to upgrade when the technology issues are resolved. We believe
that higher priority should be given to this project. It is imperative that the standards to be used are available, as well as the duplicated systems required to use the technology effectively.