Aviation & Airside Operations
Clearance Friendly
Air Traffic Controller (Civil)
Typical Salary
Salary range: £45k - £90k
Controls civilian aircraft in UK airspace or at an airport, ensuring safe separation and efficient traffic flow.
Career Path
Entry Level
Mid-level
Progression
Watch Manager, Unit Training Manager
Alternative Titles
Employers might also call this role:
NATS Controller
Airport ATCO
Military roles that map here
Curated translations from the matcher — click through to see the full mapping.
- Air Traffic Control OfficerRoyal Navy • Junior OfficersDirect92% Match
- Aerospace Battle ManagerRoyal Air Force • Junior OfficersDirect78% Match
- Air Operations (Systems) SpecialistRoyal Air Force • Non-Commissioned OfficersAdjacent72% Match
- ObserverRoyal Navy • Junior OfficersAdjacent68% Match
- PilotRoyal Navy • Junior OfficersStretch55% Match
Market Demand
medium Demand
Based on recent hiring trends and employer activity in the Aviation & Airside Operations sector.
Common Certifications
- CAA ATCO Licence
- NATS/approved unit validation