hi
I'am jest about to leave the navy (fleet air arm),and i am a bit at a loss as to way they have turned you down. Did you put you applicetion forward. even thougth you are a little older the most,you have all that ATC training behind you.
I know this dose not anwers your question.
like wise iam doing the same,leaveing the navy and looking for work in ops or dispactch or ramp.
once again sorry this dose not and your main question