Salary - £74,250 - £140,798.70
Closing date - Friday 17th April 2026

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.  

Job Purpose: 

We are currently recruiting experienced Area/En Route and Approach Air Traffic Controllers for positions at both of our centres based in Prestwick, Ayrshire and Swanwick in Hampshire. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

We are looking for Area (ACS) rated controllers to join our teams in providing a safe and efficient area radar services across the London and Scottish FIRs. 

In addition to this, we are looking for Approach (APS) to provide approach radar services to various London Airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City from our site in Swanwick, Hampshire. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Applicants will be required to hold, or obtain, a valid UK Area Control Surveillance (ACS) or Approach Control Surveillance (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. 
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Certificate at Level 5 or higher. 
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake criminal records check and provide a 5-year work reference history. 
• Experience of working in complex, busy airspace is desirable.