UK experienced controller recruitment
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I've been reading Nats website and it says one of the requirements is under 36 years of age!! 
I'm a British citizen working outside UK (non EU) and in mid 30s, and planning to apply for work in England in a few years time. I'll be 40 by then and have never worked in UK ATC before.
What are my chances? Is the age a hindrance? Go for it anyway?
Thanks guys.
I'm a British citizen working outside UK (non EU) and in mid 30s, and planning to apply for work in England in a few years time. I'll be 40 by then and have never worked in UK ATC before.
What are my chances? Is the age a hindrance? Go for it anyway?
Thanks guys.
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Yup, got e-mail through yesterday explaining that due to high number of applicants, they are currently undertaking a "paper sift" of CV's! HR said they would be in touch soon with more information......at this rate it could be christmas before anyone has moved across into the NATS fold!
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The house price was a little misleading.
4 bed houses away from the london commuter area start at around £330k and thats a new, 4 double bed, ensuite with garage etc.
Its not all doom and gloom on the cost of living front. I have a 15 mile 20 minute commute to work!
4 bed houses away from the london commuter area start at around £330k and thats a new, 4 double bed, ensuite with garage etc.
Its not all doom and gloom on the cost of living front. I have a 15 mile 20 minute commute to work!
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Airport most in need..........have a guess Niknak 
I'm not sure how much choice an applicant would have. I hear we're getting first dibs on the applicants though.
I'm not sure how much choice an applicant would have. I hear we're getting first dibs on the applicants though.
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I've been reading this thread with interest.
My situation is that I've applied 3 times to NATS and failed to get in. I've now moved to Australia, but been accepted by AsA for a trainee ATCO position as Tower.
They bond you over here for a 5 year period after you've qualified to the tune of $70k or approx GBP35k. I know for a fact I don't want to be in Australia long term, but reading this, it looks as though I'll struggle to get employment by NATS as an experienced controller.
How likely am I to gain employment from NATS in the future if I obtain 3-4 years experience over here? And also would NATS be likely to pay out my bond if I left early?
I'm actually considering not bothering to do the training if I can't be a controller in the UK eventually.
Any advice? I know I will get comments about not being good enough for UK, but I am for AsA, but the selection processes are VERY different.
My situation is that I've applied 3 times to NATS and failed to get in. I've now moved to Australia, but been accepted by AsA for a trainee ATCO position as Tower.
They bond you over here for a 5 year period after you've qualified to the tune of $70k or approx GBP35k. I know for a fact I don't want to be in Australia long term, but reading this, it looks as though I'll struggle to get employment by NATS as an experienced controller.
How likely am I to gain employment from NATS in the future if I obtain 3-4 years experience over here? And also would NATS be likely to pay out my bond if I left early?
I'm actually considering not bothering to do the training if I can't be a controller in the UK eventually.
Any advice? I know I will get comments about not being good enough for UK, but I am for AsA, but the selection processes are VERY different.
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Henry's Cat,
There are plenty of people who now work for NATS who either failed the selection process or the college training, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
There are plenty of people who now work for NATS who either failed the selection process or the college training, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
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Gonzo how desperate are you guys?? Im awaiting the decision from HR as to whether they will give me an ATCO post (currently assistant with a current ADI rating) but they're not quick. Just wondered as the longer I wait the more likely I will need to leave NATS or do an APC.
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Outstanding Bonds?
I've read the thread for a few weeks now - will NATS, or have NATS in the past, ever paid off a bond (when they pinch staff from Regional Airports)? Salary alone does not really stand up as an incentive compared to some bigger airfields/companies, although I accept that NATS are (apparently) a good company to work for!! Yes, I have a CV in - Just to test the water really!!
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Has anyone heard anything more since the e-mail from NATS which said they had a huge response and were doing the "paper sift" sent on 20th May?
It was 4 months ago since they placed the advert and I wonder just how short of ATCOs they must be if it is taking so long.
It was 4 months ago since they placed the advert and I wonder just how short of ATCOs they must be if it is taking so long.
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I received an email yesterday saying I had been successful during there papersift of CV's and if I could forward a scanned or post a photocopy of my license. Also cold I provide dates when I was available for an initial interview.