Part time hours with NATS?
I have recently been accepted onto the NATS training which I am very excited about.
However, I have since found out that a close relative is unwell and in a few years down the line (now sure how long this would be) I may be required to help look after them. Obviously this may or may not happen and alot of things could change between now and then but I was wondering what the deal is at NATS if I needed to request part time hours for a certain amount of time?
Obviously I know ATC involves shift work and thats fine but is is possible to work a reduced numbers of hours? I know that some of the "veterans" do this pre-retirement but about anyone else?
Sorry to ask such a random question but its just something that would give me peace of mind SHOULD the situation arise.
ANY advice/knowledge VERY much appreciated.
Thanks x