Gonzo
Not quite true.....While there are more ATCOs working at Heathrow than Gatwick at any one time, it doesn't mean that the individual workload is lower, nor does it mean that all the traffic is spread out evenly amongst them. A simple calculation of number of aircraft divided by number of ATCOs doesn't tell one anything. As for equipment, the most radical new piece of equipment (electronic strips) was actually introduced first at Stansted and Gatwick before Heathrow.
I stand corrected!
regarding stage 2, is there an interview? or is it purely tests?
Its computer tests, 7-8 hour day at NATS HQ. Read the thread for details.