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speedbird2727
12th Dec 2005, 14:50
Hey people,
Looking at applying for NATS within the near future for the Trainee ATCO post. Could you tell me what age (roughly if you dont want to say!) you were when you first applied, and if you were successful?
REVOLUTION
12th Dec 2005, 15:03
24, and yes I was successful
MancBoy
12th Dec 2005, 15:33
19, pretty successful
Gonzo
12th Dec 2005, 15:54
Just turned 18 when I applied
Successful? My colleagues might wonder about that, but I got in first time!
Northerner
12th Dec 2005, 17:01
I was 19 when I applied, 20 when I started. On my course the youngest was 18, the oldest 37 (ex mil with previous experience)
I was successful first time, but on our course there were several who were second time or third time applicants.
Oh, and I'm at least as successful as Gonzo. :E :}
:)
Cheers,
N
"Keepsmiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to...."
Gonzo
12th Dec 2005, 17:06
I think that requires a definition of 'successful' before going around claiming that sort of thing!!! :E
Scuzi
12th Dec 2005, 17:52
I posted my application the day before my 18th birthday. I'm now 20 and have just finished Area 2 at the college and am now starting training at LTCC.
I managed to get through everything first time so up to date it's been good (touch wood) but there's still a long way to go.
I was the youngest on my course and as far as I know I'm the youngest trainee at the unit. The oldest on our course was 32 or 33. There are some courses which have had older people, usually with previous experience.
Don't let age hold you back, go for it :ok:
mickrobbo
12th Dec 2005, 17:59
23 and successful first time of asking.
mr.777
12th Dec 2005, 19:29
Applied 29,started training at 30,posted to TC at 31,hopefully valid on KK approach at ripe of old age of 32:D
bmb7jiw
24th Dec 2005, 23:37
Applied at 25, started college at 25. Left College last month and now at Swanwick, aged 27.
Talkdownman
25th Dec 2005, 21:00
17. And yes.
T'was some time ago now..........
DC-10 Levo
1st Jan 2006, 18:56
I heard you cannot join the course until you're 20 now. Is that correct? I'm 18 and just about to send my application off.
i Was in the intake in september and i'm only 19 so don't worry about it.
DC-10 Levo
Yes that is now the rule or has been but on the NATS site recruitment section on the FAQs it has a full answer to it but they will delay you starting at the college if you are successful and get through tests and interviews.
Or by the time you leave college you will be 20 anyway - this is only area rating.
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