Advice On Best Way In ?

[levent]

I've always wanted to be an ATC. Got diverted into other fields, but now back in aviation as a despatcher.

I am very interested on the inside info on how to get into ATC but am worried my age will be against me. I am 31.

I read somewhere that joining NATS is one way, the second is to join a non-NATS airport as an Air Traffic Services Assistant, with a view to being sponsored to become an ATC officer. Financing it myself is out of the question right now.

How strict is the age restriction on NATS ?

Are there non-NATS airports outside of uk? Anyone know which ones?

Very grateful for help or advice. Thanks.

[Lon More]

Are there non-NATS airports outside of uk? Anyone know which ones?


Er, all of them??

Best way in is usually through the door.
















Sorry, couldn't resist; it's one of those mornings:\

[slip and turn]

I am 31.Well you've got 4 or 5 years to get your application in based on NATS current age limit which I think is 36, or not above 35? It's on their website somewhere.

[ollie_a]

If you are in Austria as your profile says, why not contact Austrocontrol, www.austrocontrol.at (http://www.austrocontrol.at).