Aviation: Training
2026-06-28 · Department for Transport · 13941 · Official question
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...