Benefits
We offer an attractive package of rewards and benefits, even when you first join us for your training.
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There’s an attractive package of rewards and benefits, even when you train.
Training package
On joining as a Trainee Air Traffic Controller, you’ll get a basic salary of £17,000, along with an attractive benefits package. This will include everything from a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave to a whole host of voluntary benefits and family friendly policies.
Because we recognise the costs associated with accommodation when you’re training, we also provide a weekly payment of £60* to help you cover your expenses. You may also be eligible to claim a further £1,000* on completion of your college based training (subject to conditional criteria).
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Trainees get a basic salary of £17,000, plus an attractive benefits package.
After the college based training completes, you’ll be posted to a NATS Unit for further training. On posting, your salary will increase and be somewhere between £19,423* and £23,307* (depending on where you’re posted).
Qualified package
Once you’ve completed and passed all of your training (college and unit), your salary will rise to £37,014* – £41,253*, again depending on the unit.
With increments, you could potentially earn over £100,000* (inclusive of shift pay) at our Swanwick Centre and Heathrow Tower.
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Heathrow and Swanwick Controllers can potentially earn over £100,000.
NATS standard leave arrangements are 28 days per year plus public holidays. More detailed information on benefits will be provided when you join us.
*At 2018 rates.