Advice On Best Way In ?
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Advice On Best Way In ?
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.
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.
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Are there non-NATS airports outside of uk? Anyone know which ones?
Best way in is usually through the door.
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If you are in Austria as your profile says, why not contact Austrocontrol, www.austrocontrol.at.
