Applying for an ATC role at Glasgow Airport?
Glasgow Airport is Scotland's second busiest airport, serving over 8 million passengers per year with a range of domestic, European, and transatlantic routes. NATS provides ATC services, and all trainee controller recruits must complete the national Stage 1 aptitude battery.
Glasgow Airport sits in the Glasgow TMA and coordinates closely with Edinburgh and Scottish ATCC at Prestwick. The airspace around Glasgow is complex, with proximity to Edinburgh and multiple military areas requiring careful management.
The NATS Stage 1 online aptitude tests can be completed from home and take approximately 75 minutes. They assess the core cognitive skills required for air traffic control: spatial reasoning, numerical ability, logical reasoning, and situational judgement.
ATC Practice provides practice across all four test types — 155 questions with full explanations and randomised question selection on every attempt, so you build genuine competency rather than memorising answers.
NATS Stage 1 preparation
What to practise before your test
Spatial Reasoning
40 questions · 20 minutes
Aircraft headings, radar bearings, and 3D spatial visualisation.
Try free demo →Numerical Reasoning
40 questions · 20 minutes
Data tables, charts, and numerical calculations under time pressure.
Try free demo →Logical Reasoning
40 questions · 20 minutes
Pattern sequences, deductions, and abstract problem solving.
Try free demo →Situational Judgement
35 questions · 25 minutes
Workplace scenarios — assess and select the most appropriate response.
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Common questions
What aptitude tests does NATS use for ATC recruitment?
NATS uses the Aon aptitude test battery for Stage 1 selection, covering spatial reasoning, numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, and situational judgement — all completed online in approximately 75 minutes.
How competitive is NATS ATC recruitment?
NATS ATC recruitment is highly competitive. Only a small percentage of applicants progress through all stages. Strong aptitude test performance is essential — targeted practice gives you a significant advantage.
What happens after I pay for ATC Practice?
You get instant access to all four full-length timed practice tests and the 40-question competency interview bank. Access never expires and you can retake tests as many times as you like.
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