How to get into ATC?

[KBaB]

im a 17 year old student in newcastle (UK) and want to find out more about how to become an ATCO.
Most of pprune seems to talk about pilots, and pilot sponsorship, but how does it all work in ATC? do you just apply to the NATS?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

[Bright-Ling]

You need to speak to ATC recruiting which is based at One Kemble Street, (next to CAA House) on Kingsway, London.

I don't have the number to hand, but phone directory enquiries and they can give it to you. Ask for ATC recruitment and they will send you an application form.

If you want to know more, look in the topic history as this comes up every 3-4 weeks.

Good luck

[Father Jack]

Recruitment Services
Room T1213
National Air Traffic Services Limited
One Kemble Street
London
WC2B 4AP

0171 832 5555/6696

[This message has been edited by Father Jack (edited 23 October 2000).]

[Der Sim-Meister]

The info you are looking for can also be found on then NATS web-site - http://www.nats.co.uk/recruitment/atcr/index.html

Hope this helps. Good luck