Air Traffic Controller – Airports

Join to apply for the Air Traffic Controller – Various UK Airports role at NATS.

This range is provided by NATS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2 million flights each year. It provides air traffic control services from two control centres supporting airports all around the UK, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.

NATS is currently recruiting experienced Air Traffic Controllers for positions across all our UK Airports & Military Airfields including Gibraltar. These include Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stansted, Luton, Farnborough, Bristol, Belfast International, Cardiff, St. Athan, Southampton, Aberporth, and Gibraltar.

We are looking for both Tower Only or Tower & Approach controllers to provide safe and efficient aerodrome and approach radar services (depending on the specific airport requirement) across all locations.

• Applicants will be required to hold (or obtain) a valid UK Aerodrome rating (ADI) or Aerodrome rating (ADI) and Approach (APS) ratings, on which unit endorsements must be gained.
• Applicants must be highly motivated, a strong team player, with the ability to think laterally and remain calm under pressure.
• All applicants must hold (or obtain) a UK Class 3 medical certificate.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check and provide a 5-year work reference history.

Please specify within your application which airport or airports you are interested in and your specific UK ratings held.

• Airports units are ATCO 2 and ATCO 3 grades.
• NATS Services (NSL) Airports units are ATCO 2 and ATCO 3 grades.
• NATS Solutions Airports/Airfields are subject to different salaries.

Candidates may be required to undertake a simulator assessment as well as an interview assessment.

We offer a comprehensive total reward package including a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, a market-leading pension scheme, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, wellness support, and extensive learning and development opportunities. For more details, visit - Why NATS? - NATS.

If you are passionate about advancing aviation and ensuring safety in the skies, we welcome applications from individuals of all ages, sexes, races, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds. Your unique perspectives and experiences help us stay at the industry forefront.

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