My flatmate, left the RAF and joined NATS as a student ATCO. He is now area control in TC at LATCC and happy.
Why shouldn't those who take the direct entry be bonded? - they bypass ADM1 and Radar Skills and go straight to ATCO 2/3 scale on leaving the college.
If you go aerodrome then you will have a chance to express your preference. But I know at least on guy who asked for a London Airport and got sent to Aberdeen.
I'm Area Control, wanted Scottish and am at LATCC!
[This message has been edited by Goldfish Watcher (edited 10 November 2000).]