Originally Posted by
Peeliewally
Does anyone know if NATS are likely to advertise for Trainee ATC positions in the near future? I’ve been watching their website regularly but it has been saying that the application window is closed for some time now. I would have thought that with air travel returning to pre pandemic numbers that they would be looking for more ATC positions.
NATS will no doubt suddenly panic and launch a 'trawl' of qualified controllers to try and make up any deficit.
Looking at your age, I have to ask if you have any prior ATC or FIS experience; they obviously can't refuse an appllication from you.