Apprentice Air Traffic Engineer Review
at NATS
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Stanwick
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work in a H24 environment actively monitoring and controlling all systems. I learn about systems and get some experience hands on to reinforce my knowledge.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The day to day is always changing and there is always something new to learn and get involved with.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learn about how air traffic control works and how the systems in the company work to maintain safety throughout the business.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
In the first year it is super structured giving experience of all areas of the business in engineering this is done by rotating through different engineering departments.
In the second year you get placed and it become less structured but still has goals and tasks to work towards.
In the second year you get placed and it become less structured but still has goals and tasks to work towards.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Any questions or inquiries I have get answered to an great quality. Also any issues are addressed and worked through in a helpful manor.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The training provider is not the best and has been a downside of the apprenticeship because their support is slow and the quality of training is low. However this has been taken into account and the company is looking for a new provider to help support the future cohorts.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
There are some key skills that have been useful in my day to day job but most have been self taught from the small parts of guidance given by the training provider. However this has been taken into account and the company is looking for a new provider to help support the future cohorts.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are lots of extra curricular activities available that can interest a wide range of personalities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NATS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The job is exciting and there is lots to learn.
It provides practical experience and gives lots of opportunities to progress through the company.
It provides practical experience and gives lots of opportunities to progress through the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NATS?
Do research into the company and know what you are applying for.
