Eligibility
There are legal, academic and medical criteria that you need to meet to apply to become a Trainee Air Traffic Controller.
You must ensure you meet all necessary criteria before beginning the online application process.
Legal
Legally, you need to be eligible to work in the UK. If you are unsure if you are eligible, check this Home Office guidance.
Academic
Academically, it is essential you are over 18 and have at least five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 or above (previously A-C) or Scottish National 5’s Grade A-C or equivalent, including English and Maths.
Medical
As well as having a good level of physical and mental fitness, you must satisfy the basic medical requirements set down by the Civil Aviation Authority for a European Union Class 3 medical certificate. The CAA website provides details on Class 3 medical standards.
Locations
The role of an Air Traffic Controller is a mobile grade, which means you will be required to work anywhere in the UK. Here are our primary UK locations.
Drugs and Alcohol
Due to the safety critical nature of an Air Traffic Controller’s job, we have a strict policy regarding the level of consumption of alcohol and a zero tolerance to the use of ‘recreational’ drugs.