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NATS early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-09 against NATS's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with NATS. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Scheme

How NATS recruits

Undated early careers page (graduate opportunities currently closed, register interest for future). 4 stages, from NATS's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where NATS names them.

  1. Register & apply online

    CV

    Upload a CV via the advert and complete an application form on motivation and experience, confirming UK right to work.

    “Upload your CV via the job advert (CVs should not be sent via email). Complete the application form. You’ll be asked some questions about you, your experience and why you want to join NATS.”
    Source

  2. Online assessment

    Online tests

    Online assessment of skills and capabilities, seven days to complete. Provider not named.

    “Providing you are eligible to work in the UK you will be invited to an online assessment which will give us insight into your skills and capabilities in certain areas. You will have seven days to complete the tests.”
    Source

  3. Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    Hiring team review, then a virtual assessment centre: typically an interview and/or a group exercise.

    “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.”
    Source

  4. Offer

    Offer

    Conditional offer, confirmed after medical and security clearances.

    “You’ll receive a conditional offer of employment and once you’ve passed the relevant medical and security clearances, we’ll be pleased to confirm the offer formally.”
    Source

Industrial Placement

Same 4-stage process as the graduate scheme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

  • Graduate Scheme

    NATS, the UK's air traffic control provider, runs a paid graduate scheme across five areas, but its page currently says opportunities are closed and asks you to register interest.

  • Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships across business areas including Engineering & Technology, Finance, Safety & Cyber at multiple UK locations.

  • Industrial Placement

    A paid 12 month NATS placement for second year undergraduates, currently closed with a register your interest form.

NATS on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the NATS graduate scheme application process?
NATS's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Register & apply online, then Online assessment, then Assessment Centre, then Offer.

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