Written questions

Aviation: Training

2026-06-28 · Department for Transport · 13941 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with airports on expanding airport-based training academies and colleges to increase the supply of skilled workers for the aviation sector.

Answer

The Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) do not hold data on the recruitment, retirement or other departures of air traffic controllers. Air traffic control providers are responsible for maintaining sufficient operational capaci...