Does NATS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NATS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NATS. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NATS?

85% of NATS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NATS 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NATS?

Systems Engineer (15) , Air Traffic Controller (13) , Air Traffic Services Assistant (7) , Project Manager (7) , Trainee Air Traffic Controller (6) , Engineer (5) , Research Analyst (5) , Analyst (4) , Intern (4) , Senior Manager (4) , Senior Research Analyst (4) , Senior Systems Engineer (4) , Industrial Placement Student (3) , ACPO (2) , Accountant (2)

What are the pros of working at NATS according to real employee reviews?

"Good salary for some of the very low grade roles" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people; Very knowledgeable; Challenging projects" ((in 12 reviews)); "good pension and good opportunities for progression" ((in 11 reviews)); "Friendly , professional, supportive colleagues" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NATS according to real employee reviews?

"very few issues, perhaps things could be better if management were open to listening to employees views." ((in 8 reviews)); "Parking can be challenging and leaving between about 16:00 and 17:00 can be slow." ((in 5 reviews)); "The answer to too many issues is to hire another manager." ((in 4 reviews)); "Training and development of operational grades pretty much non existent." ((in 4 reviews)); "Following independent reviews NATS were told that bullying and harassment is endemic." ((in 4 reviews))

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4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(194 total reviews)

Martin Rolfe

84% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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NATS has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 194 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NATS employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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194 reviews

5.0

May 3, 2026

Great pay and training, but very process-driven

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, great place to work, good incremental pay levels and on the job training

Cons

Very process driven due to its nature in the Air industry

1.0

Jan 19, 2026

NEVER working in aviation again!

Trainee air traffic controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Salary (once you’ve graduated, IF YOU GRADUATE)

Cons

- Fail an exam and you’re straight out the door, pretend to go through a fair process to offer you a second chance but this barely happens from what I’ve seen - Expect you to teach most of the material to yourself

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Great

Commercial manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Great company to work for, good benefits, good management

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