Pete,. .With respect, there are not many atc employers going to look at you with regard to taking you on for only two years, despite your obvious enthusiasm.. .Why not look at something on the ground operational side of airports, (ground opps, ramp handling or similar).. .I don't know if they still do so, but I remeber Coventry Airport taking on people in your situation every so often, giving them a grounding in all aspects of airport operation and then grooming them for future management. It's worth a try, I think the pay was just above the legal minimum but it's sound experience for what you want and relatively local.. .Alternatively try the British Airports Authority, they do take on folk like yourself, but you could end up anywhere in the group (UK, Europe or even Oz). <a href="http://www.baa.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.baa.co.uk</a>. .Cheers.