NATS interview process

[keiran99]

Once I get to 3 posts I'll ping you a message

[sfraserr]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know how often NATS open applications for the trainee ATC roles? Once a year etc, I'm interested in applying but I noticed some of you are starting courses up to the end of this year - so they may not open applications again for a long while potentially?

Appreciate no one knows for sure but if you do have a rough idea that would be appreciated!

[ramper770]

Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great

[rockwing]

Originally Posted by ramper770

Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great

My time from applying to sitting Stage 3 was over 6 months (delays in booking a final interview) and I had a 12 month notice period from my job which they were fine with, so I'd say go for it when they open; risk of no recruitment next year, or get a second chance next year if you don't pass this year.

[Chris_89]

Originally Posted by ramper770

Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great

I was 9 months from starting to job offer (+7 months start date); if I were you, I would apply as soon as possible and increase opportunities to get through Stage 3 assessment etc.

[Chris_89]

And I am due to start in Jul 2024 as well, so if anyone else knows they are starting then, like you chaps above, it would be good to have a chat!