Pitofrost,
I think you've just described what NPAS/KENT are planning.
Each region would require a dedicated dispatcher/flight follower to cope with up to 4 aircraft being dispatched, taking off/landing and making flight following calls. 6 regions would require 6 controllers (plus VDU breaks!) and a supervisor per shift. 2 or 3 shifts, plus a shift off and holiday/course etc.
Is it a feature that 'local' forces will be withdrawing their flight following and dispatch functions due to (a) CAA mandate via the PAOC, or (b) they're paying NPAS for a service so why continue to tie up an 'unpaid' (by NPAS) controller position when money saving is top of the list.
Sid, have a look left and right along that fence and you'll see a lot of us looking back at you
