ATSAs have been a dying breed in NATS for years [although they are showing a marked reluctance to die out]. All are recruited locally, so sending your CV to Manch is a good start, although all the ACC [area control] ATSAs are either moving to Scotland or leaving in the next couple of years, so any vacancies at Manch are likely to be filled by Area ATSAs wanting to stay put at the airport.
The ATSA contract is not even a fixed year. New starters are on a variable contract which allows NATS to shed ATSA jobs as required in response to technology improvements [pop-up toasters and electric kettles]. Old lags are on permanent contracts with full pension etc. Internal ATSA vacancies that can't be replaced by technology, or are not seen as likely to be replaced, will still keep their permanent contract status and can be applied for by ATSAs who are only on the variable contract. This enables NATS to promote/retain any experienced/talented individuals who have been recruited since the inception of the variable contract.
Good news and bad news I suppose. Good Luck.
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