They're thrust striaght into the deep end - as if a new ATC cadet in the UK has been put stright into the approach controller's position at London Centre instsead of working his/her way up from Norwich tower. It's not the controller's fault. Blame the system that put them there, and the managers whose main aim is to save money.
At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. In this case, safety is being compromised to fulfil a budget.
Pretty much spot on. In busier parts of the world, you get there after many years of "earning" your credentials.
I guess ATC is suffering from the same race to the bottom, led by professional accountant-managers.
Might be a good time for ships to make a comeback. Where did I put that Italian cruise line ticket...
