Numpo, if any of the Watch Managers took "the kings shilling" and retired early where on earth would they find a suitable replacement? Maybe they would look for an ATCO1+ to take promotion.The existing WS are all too "savvy" to apply so maybe you would have to find an ATCO1+ who
1, Works at Swanwick in a different area
2, Has not had to go through the rigours of a promotion board to become an ATCO1+
3, Has a good knowledge of Flow management
4,Is prepared to put in many hours of extra work to run their section
5, Is not overly concerned about union/management agreements over VN's, Promotion boards and other trifling matters
However I am sure that there is no-one at Swanwick who would fit the criteria............or IS THERE!!!