Originally Posted by
Mohammad Khan
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if it's true that you don't get to choose what ATC station you work at if you train with NATS? Also, can you randomly be moved from tower to tower/area to area, even if you have a family?
Also, are there any Muslim UK-based ATC here? If there are, do you have space and time to pray, and is it generally an inclusive workplace?
Finally, does anyone have any tips on the application process for a NATS ATC job?
Many thanks.
Hi,
NATS will place you where they need you on completion of your training so no you don’t get a choice. You get a preference and that is said to be ‘considered’ but in reality you have to be prepared to love to where the business needs you.
You wouldn’t be moved form a tower position to an area one as the training is different for each. Therefore those who train tower will end up in a tower or on approach at a unit and this who train for area will be in Swanwick or Prestwick. It’s worth knowing though that all of London’s approach is based at Swanwick.
NATS is a very inclusive company and it doesn’t matter what you believe in, more so what you can do and if you have the right ability to control.
Tip wise........have an interest in planes, try to visit a live tower if you can, be good at problem solving, and go with a clear and open mind!
Good luck!