I was a Heathrow "supposed" god-let (if only as a result of my previous station's down-grading). HD is a charming, compassionate man with a huge sense of humour, and I read his comment as simply one of his inexhaustive supply of humorous throw-away banter which, sadly, has conveyed the wrong message to many.
Having had many wonderful holidays on Scilly I applied, on retirement, to be considered for any position there, yet nothing has been forthcoming until now, which probably says something for the job-satisfaction there. Air trafficking of any kind is in my blood, and I currently 'air traffic' for next to nothing simply 'because I can', at least it does get me out of bed to work with some remarkable people.
I wish the successful candidate good luck, and will envy him/her working as an essential member of a great community on those wonderful islands.