Job Description 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. We are shaping the future of air traffic management through our focus on ‘advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe’ and we believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for Engineering Technicians considering their future careers. What will the scheme involve? The scheme is designed to bring new entrants with limited work experience into NATS through a structured training program. This will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to become an Air Traffic Control Engineer working on live operational equipment. The scheme will provide you with a recognised, world-class level of training. The role will be based at Luton Airport, where you would be predominantly installing, calibrating and maintaining operational Air Traffic Management (ATM) equipment including Radars, Instrument Landing Systems (ILSs), Met equipment, etc. These roles are considered mobile and whilst based at Luton, some travel to alternative sites would be likely and postings to other units on a permanent basis a possibility. The Engineering Technician scheme runs over approximately 24 months and combines formal training with work placements; and as your experience increases, so will your responsibility – be prepared to meet deadlines and assist with the technical aspects of projects. What we are looking for? As far as qualifications are concerned, the scheme is open to those who have successfully completed, or are about to complete, a two-year Engineering BTEC ND/HNC/HND or a Level 3 Apprenticeship (equivalent military qualifications or experience will be considered). It is essential that your technical knowledge should have a practical bias and an understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) would be beneficial. In terms of your skills and strengths as a person, you should be a good communicator, confident in your abilities and have a proactive approach to work. Strong problem-solving, self-motivation and decision-making skills are also essential, along with commitment, drive, energy, and an ability to work unsupervised as part of a small team. It goes without saying that you’ll have a practical interest in engineering outside of your studies. Aside from that, all we ask is that you hold a full UK driving licence or be willing to obtain one in addition to meeting the general health and colour vision standards as defined by our medical branch. Check your eligibility, you must be: • Aged 18 or older • Must have the right to work in the UK indefinitely, without requiring sponsorship. If you are unsure, please check the Home Office guidance. • Pass an Ishihara colour vision test • You will need to pass pre-employment security clearance checks Application Information: • After submitting your online application, providing that you meet our eligibility criteria, you will be invited to undertake an online assessment, which will give us insight into your skills and capabilities in certain areas. You will have 7 days to complete this. If you do not complete within 7 days your application will not be accepted. • Upon successful completion of the online assessment, your application will be reviewed by our hiring team. We will let you know if you've been selected to attend a virtual Assessment Centre. Assessment centres typically comprise of an interview and/or a group exercise. If you are not selected on this occasion, we will let you know by email. • Assessment centres are scheduled for 9th and 10th April 2025 • Start date anticipated to be June/July 2025. • Please note that NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. What can you expect from us? • Valuable experience with a leading Air Navigation Service Provider • Starting salary £26,749 increasing based on successful completion of the following milestones: Completion of all ATSEP courses: £33,437 (approx. 6 months after start date) Completion of first Board review: £39,690 (approx. 12 months after start date) Completion of second Board review: £52,238 (minimum. 15 months after start date) Completion of final Board review and achieving duty engineer status: £62,279 (minimum. 24 months after start date), with an upper band of £83,038 achievable in 5-6 years subject to excellent performance reviews • Once fully qualified, there are on call and shift working allowances available to you • 28 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays • On the job learning supported by some of the most senior experts in the industry • Friendly and helpful staff on hand when you need it • The opportunity to work in an impactful and forward-thinking company in the world of airspace We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/why-nats/ If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email earlycareersnats.co.uk if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.