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And there are no NATS ATCOs at other units who want to go to SS? Surely they should be the priority and the back fill with Ab-initios or external candidates?
There are atcos within Nats that have specifically requested SS. However, as said shortages across units, mean they are not going to be released.
I know of 1 ATCO at Swanwick (not a happy bunny with this coming up and no contact) who thought they were on "a list"
I see bigger issues with taking internally ( call me cynical). 1.Is that individual near the top of their pay scale.. 2. If they in the defined benefit pension scheme.
If near the top of 1 and also in 2 then the costs would be significantly higher than hiring externally. If I was holding the purse strings, I know what I'd do.