Air traffic controller - job market

As an air traffic controller, you’ll be calm under pressure and able to use your considerable training and communication skills to guide pilots on their journey. Learn more about a career in air traffic control, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get the role.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of air traffic controllers?

You’ll find most air traffic control vacancies with the National Air Traffic Services (NATS).

Other types of employers could include:
  • Royal Air force
  • Royal Navy
  • Individual airports

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