ATCO Two
9th Nov 1998, 18:11
ATCO Wannabes
Some information for those interested in careers as ATCOs in NATS.
Student ATCO Courses are scheduled to start at roughly three month intervals at the College of ATC Bournemouth International Airport.
Applicants are invited to take place in a two stage selection process. The first stage consists of tests of ability, suitability and motivation. Candidates who pass the first stage will be invited for interview. Both tests and interviews will be held at regional centres and candidates will attend their nearest centre. Selected candidates will be required to pass a Class 1 medical examination.
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:-
1) Aged between 18 and 26 at date of application. Candidates over the age of 26 may be considered if they have previous ATC experience.
2) Candidates may only take the selection tests once in any year and are permitted no more than three attempts in total.
3) Previous ATCO Cadets or Student ATCOs whose training was terminated at the College of ATC will not be considered.
4) Qualifications:-
i) GCSE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics, together with a period of post GCSE study completed through to examination at a higher level, e.g., two A levels or a BTEC National course.
ii) SCE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, together with a period of post SCE study completed through to examination at a higher level, e.g., three highers or SCOTVEC.
iii) GCSE, SCE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of two years experience in an ATC environment.
Notes
CSE Grade 1 is equal to GCE, GCSE,or SCE Grade C.
PPL will be accepted in lieu of one GCSE or equivalent pass except for English and Mathematics
Candidates will be required to furnish documentary evidence of their qualfications
Candidates who wear glasses or contact lenses will be required to submit a copy of their eyesight prescription with their application. Candidates who exceed the maximum allowed correction will not be considered. Any fees arising from the provision of the prescription will not be reimbursed.
Pay Scale
£15149 rising to £15906 after one year subject to successful completion of the Area 2 Course.
Student ATCOs subject to Travel and Related Expenses rules for Long Term Trainees.
Appointment to Trainee Air Traffic Controllers will be expected after successful completion of the College training Course.
Applications
Requests for an application form should be sent to:-
Ruth Wallace
Room T1213
CAA House
45-59 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6TE
Closing date for current competetion is 4 December.
Some information for those interested in careers as ATCOs in NATS.
Student ATCO Courses are scheduled to start at roughly three month intervals at the College of ATC Bournemouth International Airport.
Applicants are invited to take place in a two stage selection process. The first stage consists of tests of ability, suitability and motivation. Candidates who pass the first stage will be invited for interview. Both tests and interviews will be held at regional centres and candidates will attend their nearest centre. Selected candidates will be required to pass a Class 1 medical examination.
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:-
1) Aged between 18 and 26 at date of application. Candidates over the age of 26 may be considered if they have previous ATC experience.
2) Candidates may only take the selection tests once in any year and are permitted no more than three attempts in total.
3) Previous ATCO Cadets or Student ATCOs whose training was terminated at the College of ATC will not be considered.
4) Qualifications:-
i) GCSE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics, together with a period of post GCSE study completed through to examination at a higher level, e.g., two A levels or a BTEC National course.
ii) SCE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, together with a period of post SCE study completed through to examination at a higher level, e.g., three highers or SCOTVEC.
iii) GCSE, SCE or equivalent - five passes at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of two years experience in an ATC environment.
Notes
CSE Grade 1 is equal to GCE, GCSE,or SCE Grade C.
PPL will be accepted in lieu of one GCSE or equivalent pass except for English and Mathematics
Candidates will be required to furnish documentary evidence of their qualfications
Candidates who wear glasses or contact lenses will be required to submit a copy of their eyesight prescription with their application. Candidates who exceed the maximum allowed correction will not be considered. Any fees arising from the provision of the prescription will not be reimbursed.
Pay Scale
£15149 rising to £15906 after one year subject to successful completion of the Area 2 Course.
Student ATCOs subject to Travel and Related Expenses rules for Long Term Trainees.
Appointment to Trainee Air Traffic Controllers will be expected after successful completion of the College training Course.
Applications
Requests for an application form should be sent to:-
Ruth Wallace
Room T1213
CAA House
45-59 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6TE
Closing date for current competetion is 4 December.