NATS (National Air Traffic Services) is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2 million flights each year.
We have around 4,500 employees working at NATS, including 1,700 Air Traffic Controllers, 650 Air Traffic Service Assistants, 1,000 engineers, and 1,000 other specialists. NATS provides Air Traffic Control (ATC) services from two control centres at Prestwick and Swanwick as well as from various airports around the UK.
During this Engineering Apprenticeship, you will be trained to become an operational engineer at NATS, learning about the design, installation, maintenance, and reparation of all operational systems and equipment used by our Air Traffic Controllers and customers throughout the UK to keep the skies safe.
As an ATC (Air Traffic Control) Engineer, you will support our design teams with your knowledge of the operational environment, learn how to control and monitor the equipment in use, and undertake preventative maintenance to ensure the service we provide is maintained.
What will the apprenticeship involve?
This 3-year Engineering Apprenticeship scheme prepares you for a fulfilling career in the aviation industry. The scheme is designed to bring new entrants into NATS with limited work experience through a structured training program.
The scheme will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become an operational Engineer. Through remote learning (1 day per week), you will obtain 2 formal qualifications: a Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Qualification and a HNC in Electrical Engineering.
Alongside the formal education, NATS has designed an internal learning pathway to provide you with the required ATC specific engineering knowledge and skills, as well as an opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills.
During the first year, you will gain a thorough understanding of the various engineering roles at NATS and undertake four rotations across different engineering capacities, providing you with an opportunity to work at various locations across the UK.
On completion of year 1, you will be allocated to a 'unit', depending on business needs and individual aptitude, where you will complete years 2 and 3 of your apprenticeship and specialise in one aspect of operational engineering at NATS.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. 18+
2. Live and work in England (for funding purposes)
3. Must have the right to work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship.
4. Pass pre-employment security clearance checks.
5. Pass an Ishihara colour vision test.
Essential skills and experience:
1. Full UK clean driving license (you will be mobile grade, meaning you may be required to travel across the UK).
2. 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or Scottish National 5's Grade A-C, including English and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
3. Good teamworking skills, ability to participate in group discussions, and follow direction when needed.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Flexibility due to being in a mobile position for this apprenticeship.
Desirable skills and experience:
1. Practical engineering experience (for example, acquired through a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship, or other exposure to an engineering environment).
2. Having an engineering qualification and/or A-Levels.
Salary:
Your salary will increase with each successful year completed of the apprenticeship:
1. Year 1: £21,300
2. Year 2: £22,098
3. Year 3: £27,927
4. Year 4 (upon successful completion of apprenticeship): Upwards of £36,500
Additional Information:
This position is categorised as mobile grade, and there will be some travel required. 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.
Benefits:
We offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally, including a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, and a market-leading defined contribution pension scheme.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and welcome individuals with different perspectives, skills, and backgrounds.
If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe, we would like to hear from you.
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