FAQs

Q?Do I need a UK degree to become a qualified Air Traffic Controller?

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No. The minimum entry requirements to begin a successful career in Air Traffic Control (ATC) are: ICAO Aviation Language level 4 (minimum); European Class 3 Medical to be completed at CAA HQ at Gatwick; qualification equivalent to BTEC National Diploma (2 A levels), or experience spent as an Assistant Air Traffic Controller. Applicants will also need to undergo Aptitude Assessments to assess their suitability for ATC training. The recommended age of applicants is 20 years old.

Q?How long are Global’s ATC training courses?

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The duration of Global’s ATC courses vary from one day to 52 weeks, depending on the course. A typical UK Basic Training Course runs for six weeks and a UK Approach Control Surveillance course runs for 10 weeks. ICAO courses are generally tailored to an organisation’s specific requirements therefore course duration varies.

Q?Is Global ATS certificated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)?

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Yes, Global ATS Limited is fully certified by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to provide UK Air Traffic Control courses at its air-side training facility at Gloucestershire Airport. Global ATS is regularly audited by the Safety Regulations Group (SRG) to ensure its courses/facilities/staff and infrastructure fully complies with the CAA’s strict guidelines.