ATM Assessment and Selection Services
Select suitable candidates for safety-critical aviation roles
Entry Point North provides recruitment, assessment and selection services for ATCOs and other aviation roles. We combine structured selection methods with our experience of ATS training to assess candidates against the demands they will meet in training and operational environments.
Services can cover selected stages of the process or a broader end-to-end set-up.
8 Training centres
In Europe and Asia
Trusted partner
for ATM assessment and selection since 2007
10 500+
Cognitive assessments conducted
Validated methods
ATM training and selection expertise
Assessment and selection for aviation organisations
These services are designed for organisations responsible for building and maintaining capability in safety-critical aviation roles.
- Air Navigation Service Providers
- Airports
- Military organisations
- HR and talent acquisition teams
- Heads of Training and Training Managers
- Operational leaders and selection boards
Who the services support
Depending on your organisation and role profile, the service can support:
- Trainee ATCO recruitment
- ATSEP recruitment
- Other aviation-related operational roles
- Role changes and specialist selection needs
- Assessment of behavioural fit, trainability and readiness
The challenges organisations face
Selecting candidates with the right aptitude and behavioural fit is essential for successful ATC training. Selection decisions affect training costs, success rates and operational readiness.
Operational pressures
- High cost of unsuccessful training
- Pressure to improve training success rates and reduce avoidable drop-out
- Need to align recruitment decisions with training and operational demands
Typical challenges in practice
- Assessing how candidates respond to pressure, feedback and uncertainty
- Making structured, well-documented decisions using valid assessment methods
- Looking beyond cognitive ability to assess readiness for demanding training environments
How Entry Point North supports the selection process
A structured approach based on your operational needs, role requirements and training objectives.
Align
We work with you to understand your recruitment challenges, operational requirements and what successful candidates need to manage during training. Together, we define the competencies and behaviours to assess.
Design
Based on your needs, we design a structured process covering the stages where you need support, from application review and pre-screening to assessment centres and selection board support.
Assess
Using valid assessment methods, we evaluate candidates against defined criteria, including cognitive abilities, communication, problem-solving, resilience and the ability to respond to feedback.
Decide
We support selection decisions through structured scoring, evaluation and candidate reporting.
Improve
Training outcomes can be used together with the customer to review and improve the selection process over time.
Assessment centre
Entry Point North designs and delivers assessment centres for air traffic controllers and other safety-critical aviation roles.
Assessment modules can include:
- Team exercises
- Simulator exercises
- Feedback exercises
- Structured competency-based interviews
These methods help assess role-relevant competencies and behaviours, including how candidates respond to pressure, feedback and demanding training situations.
Delivery options
Services can be delivered in the format that best supports your operation and candidate flow:
- At Entry Point North training centres
- At your location
- Online in a supervised classroom at an approved testing facility when required
- Certain tests can be taken online
FAQ
Yes. Entry Point North can support selected parts of the process or a broader end-to-end set-up.
No. The service can also support other aviation-related operational roles.
Yes. Assessment centres can be designed around the role, customer needs and the behaviours or competencies that matter most.
Yes. Depending on the stage and local requirements, services can be delivered at Entry Point North, at your site, online or in hybrid format.
Want to strengthen your assessment and selection process?
Talk to Entry Point North about how to design a structured, ATM-specific process that supports training success, operational readiness and more defensible decisions.