Air traffic controllers in urgent need as demand for flights reach high levels
Air traffic provider, NATS, says they saw over 2.5 million flights in and out of the UK just last year
Air traffic controllers are reportedly in urgent need as demands for flights reach high levels.
NATS, an air traffic provider, says they saw over 2.5 million flights in and out of the UK just last year.
They've launched a nationwide recruitment campaign for air traffic controllers.
Claire Burton, Head of Talent Acquisition at NATS, said: "So we look after the air space in the UK and have 2.5 million flights that come in and out of the UK air space.
"The role of an air traffic controller is to make sure that the flights are moving safely.
"It's really important because we've got enough controllers for now, but we're making sure that in the future we've got enough to deal with that increasing demand."
NATS currently has around 1,800 air traffic controllers, responsible for safely managing aircraft through the UK’s busy and complex airspace, as well as at 16 of the country’s busiest airports.
With flight numbers continuing to increase, the company is now looking to recruit hundreds more controllers over the coming years.
She told us why she thinks we're seeing an increase.
She said: "I think probably because of the increased interest in air traffic and travelling abroad.
"I think it's also post-COVID, too, as people are starting to move more than they did previously."