Just in case it's still relevant and/or required...
Trainee ATCO starting salary will be £17,652 once the pay deal goes through... moving on to just over £18,000 with the next rise in October.. which is eh... now!
You get a £100 p/w allowance to cover rent and NATS pays for you to take your washing home to mum once every month.
So... there aren't many NATS employees having to worry about student loans!!! Except me of course...