Partnering with GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE, Global ATS successfully launched the UK’s first Air Traffic Control apprenticeship scheme in July 2023. Following a selection process, Pena Mason, from Birmingham Airport (BHX), has become the first ever civilian Air Traffic Control Apprentice, having initially worked in various supporting roles within the aviation industry.
Pena began her training with Basic and Aerodrome courses at Global ATS, completing modules, lessons, and simulator sessions. Back at BHX, she started Unit Training, with her tasks regularly reviewed by her Unit Training Manager.
Formal review meetings, held every 10-12 weeks, included Pena, BHX, Gloucestershire College, and Global ATS. These meetings assessed progress, addressed challenges, set new targets, and evaluated previous goals. They are an example of the collaboration required from stakeholders to make this scheme possible for individuals wishing to become Air Traffic Controllers.
For Birmingham Airport, the success of the apprenticeship scheme has been profound, with a clear desire to continue the progression of candidates through the apprenticeship programme, cultivating the next generation of Air Traffic Controllers.
Pena Mason, Air Traffic Control Officer in Training at BHX, expressing her excitement about the program, said: "“ Não apenas ganharei minha licença da ATCO e um diploma de nível 5 no final do aprendizado, mas também abrirá muitos portas para o meu futuro carreira no setor. ”| ATCOS. ”
“The ATCO Apprentice Scheme is a major milestone for the industry and will create so many opportunities for future generations of ATCOs.”
Paul Beat, chefe de Chefe de serviços de navegação aérea no aeroporto de Birmingham disse:“ Estamos encantados por termos feito parte do primeiro esquema de aprendizado de controle de controle de tráfego aéreo do Reino Unido aqui no aeroporto de Birmingham. Pena demonstrou compromisso e dirige durante todo o processo e é um crédito para si e para a equipe de tráfego aéreo. Estamos ansiosos para ver as conquistas de Pena no futuro à medida que ela avança em sua carreira. ”
Visite o site Ifate Site para saber mais sobre o esquema de aprendizado de controle de tráfego aéreo: de seu aprendizado independente do esquema de e outras vagas atuais:
Further Information: Further Information on Birmingham Airport’s available Apprenticeship Roles as part of their standalone Apprenticeship Scheme and other Current Vacancies:
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