NATS ATC - After the recruitment process

[Greenhorn22]

Hi all,

I am new to the world of ATC and was wondering - after you work your way through the recruitment process how do you determin where you work?

For example - I live in the sticks in North Yorkshire and the nearest airport to me is Leeds/Bradford so after going through the recruitment process how do I end up working there? Other than LBA where could I realistically work?

I am not in the position to move house so is it realistic for me to go through the process if the nearest airport is LBA?

I hope this makes sense.

Regards
GH

[classicwings]

My friend, If you are applying for a career in ATC with NATS and you are successful in getting through the selection process then you will be signing yourself up as a mobile grade and THEY will determine where you work.

Realistically that could be anywhere in the UK from Aberdeen to Southampton. Although I am led believe there is some degree of preference from the student in terms their desired location, in most cases NATS will post you to the unit they require you to work at. That's all part of the deal I'm afraid!

P.s Leeds/Bradford Airport is a non-NATS ATC unit.

[Greenhorn22]

Perfect, that helps alot my friend. Thank You.

[MancLad993]

GH,

Have you considered applying for an ATSA position at LBA?

MancLad993