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DismissNATS is an air traffic control company. They manage upper airspace in the UK.
nats.aeroRating based on 35 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at NATS
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at NATS get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do NATS pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at NATS do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at NATS?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 91% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do NATS workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
85% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for NATS workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
92% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at NATS?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do NATS managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
71% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at NATS?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at NATS feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at NATS get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
91% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people aren’t stressed
Is it stressful to work at NATS?
Most people don’t feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at NATS enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
100% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at NATS recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
100% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at NATS?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at NATS?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 91% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how NATS is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
82% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How NATS ranks
NATS ranks 1st to work for out of logistics providers.
- 1 NATS
- 2= TNT
- 2= Best Food Logistics
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
NATS job reviews
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Best thing
Best work environment I've ever been part of.
Worst thing
Staff restaurant is overpriced for what you get.
Service engineer at NATS, April 2024
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Best thing
The pay.
Worst thing
Poor treatment from management. Insufficient brakes and staffing. Lack of development opportunities.
Atco at NATS, January 2023
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 NATS employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 11 NATS employees