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To apply
to NATS (many other UK employers also use the same criteria) for a job as
an air traffic controller you need to...
be
at least 18 at the date of application.
have
5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths.
be
eligible to work in the
Selection
Process
NATS operates an online recruitment system through its
careers website at
www.atcocareers.co.uk .
There are a number of stages you have to pass through before you are ready
to begin the training. Please note that this may not be provided by other
employers.
1.
Initial
online test
Following receipt of your application you will be invited to take an
online “checking test”. If
you score well on this you will be invited to the next stage of the
process, the initial Assessment day.
2.
Initial
Assessment
The
initial assessments last up to half a day and are held at our headquarters
in Fareham, our
At the test
session you will initially be invited to take two selection tests, an ATC
test and a numeracy test.
Again if you score well you will be invited to stay with us and take two
further tests, a spatial reasoning test and a logical reasoning test
called Diagramming.
These tests measure skills such as spatial visualisation and short-term
memory.
There's no need to feel intimidated by all these tests -
we just want to make sure you're right for the job and we're right for
you.
We'll get back to you within 15 working days from the end of
the test week to let you know whether you've been successful. If not, you
can reapply after twelve months up to a maximum of three times.
3.
Computer Assessment Day
If you are successful at the initial assessment you
will be invited to come and join us for a day at our headquarters in
FEAST includes a number of sub-tests, all of which
were specially developed to assess applicants for Air Traffic Control
training. The NATS computer assessments and SDM are a range of tests which
assess abilities which are important for success in the role.
During the lunch break you will have an opportunity to meet with an Air Traffic Controller to find out more about the training and the career.
3.
Final Assessment day
If
you were successful in the computer tests, you'll be invited to attend the
final assessment. This will consist of a group exercise and a competency
based structured interview with trained assessors from across the NATS
business. These may include operational ATCOs, HR staff and members of the
Human Factors group.
During both
the group exercise and the competency interview, you will be assessed
against a set of the core competencies which make a successful operational
ATCO.
These
competencies are ATC Motivation; Conscientiousness and Rule Adherence;
Decisiveness and Confidence; Emotional Stability; Error Awareness;
Openness to Learning and Development; Planning, Decision Making and
Problem Solving, and Team Working.
More
information on the group exercise and interview, including some hints on
how to prepare, can be found, on the NATS careers website at
www.atcocareers.co.uk.
As with the
previous stage, the results of the final assessment stage will be sent to
you within
15
working
days.
Prior to
attending this stage
you will be
encouraged to visit an Air Traffic Control Unit.
Before you are given the job, you must supply references and have security clearance.
ATCOs also have to pass a thorough medical examination every 2 years until they are 40, then every year after that.
A good standard of health including colour vision and full hearing are needed. Contact lens and glasses are allowed as long as they fall within certain limits.
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