NATS interview process
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wigan
Dim sum - thanks for the info!
I did ring HR this week and the lovely lady on the phone said that there would be only a HR interview with a few questions regarding your ATC motivation, so it looks like the technical revision isnt needed!
I dont know if its a relief or not though, your HR interview sounded pretty gruelling, but im sure youve done better than you think
I did ring HR this week and the lovely lady on the phone said that there would be only a HR interview with a few questions regarding your ATC motivation, so it looks like the technical revision isnt needed!
I dont know if its a relief or not though, your HR interview sounded pretty gruelling, but im sure youve done better than you think
Joined: May 2009
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From: southampton
-jonathanB , sv8564, jimmy780 and anyone else who took stage 2 on 1st MAY
I got the dreaded text message yesterday, checked my emails and i passed! nicely nicely
Those tests were hard but i bloody enjoyed every minute of it. was good to chat to people in the same situation as me throughout the day (fag breaks), definitely helped chill me out.
anyway hope all you guys get the same result, they've given me dates for stage 3 in june so might see you then. good luck!
the bloke at the front far right
I got the dreaded text message yesterday, checked my emails and i passed! nicely nicely
Those tests were hard but i bloody enjoyed every minute of it. was good to chat to people in the same situation as me throughout the day (fag breaks), definitely helped chill me out.
anyway hope all you guys get the same result, they've given me dates for stage 3 in june so might see you then. good luck!
the bloke at the front far right
Joined: May 2009
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From: Kent
Stage 2, 20th April.
Hello PA22 and anyone else who took part with stage 2 on the 20 th April. It went past 15 working days yesterday so i rang HR this morning and now waiting to be contacted. Can you tell me if you passed stage 2 and when where ya told. Also if anyone else passed from the 20 th April. thanks
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Prague, Czech Rep.
Hi guys and gals,
Does anyone happen to know what they do if a candidate for stage 2 has already done the FEAST tests before? I remember we were told one is only allowed to take this test once, like, "ever". (Apparently they felt that you would benefit too much from the previous experience.) Maybe it only applies for the Czech ATS provider, not NATS. Anyway, I suppose they do store the people's results in Eurocontrol so I'm interested if it makes any difference or not.
I did the FEAST test in 2006 and although I enjoyed every single moment of it, if possible, I would prefer simply "sticking with my old result" which was reasonably good (9 on the first part, 8 on the strip display management). But hey, it was fun, I'd have no problem doing it again, so just asking...
I also noticed some people recently discussing the 12 months period between attempts. Last August I failed the OPQ. Don't rememeber when I filed the initial application but my attempt of last week went through and now I'm about to go for stage 1 again.
This thing with "cheating" came to mind but I don't think they would let you go for another stage 1 if the time limit was not met, would they?!
Thanks for all your opinions.
I'd love to get in, really.
Pavlina
Does anyone happen to know what they do if a candidate for stage 2 has already done the FEAST tests before? I remember we were told one is only allowed to take this test once, like, "ever". (Apparently they felt that you would benefit too much from the previous experience.) Maybe it only applies for the Czech ATS provider, not NATS. Anyway, I suppose they do store the people's results in Eurocontrol so I'm interested if it makes any difference or not.
I did the FEAST test in 2006 and although I enjoyed every single moment of it, if possible, I would prefer simply "sticking with my old result" which was reasonably good (9 on the first part, 8 on the strip display management). But hey, it was fun, I'd have no problem doing it again, so just asking...
I also noticed some people recently discussing the 12 months period between attempts. Last August I failed the OPQ. Don't rememeber when I filed the initial application but my attempt of last week went through and now I'm about to go for stage 1 again.
This thing with "cheating" came to mind but I don't think they would let you go for another stage 1 if the time limit was not met, would they?!
Thanks for all your opinions.
I'd love to get in, really.
Pavlina
Joined: May 2009
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From: Scotland
Hey all,
I'm looking at applying for NATS, however, with the test centre in Fareham, and me up here in Scotland, I'm looking at in excess of £200 for the first stage alone. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a _cheap_ B&B in the general Fareham area, as this could save me loads.
I'm looking at applying for NATS, however, with the test centre in Fareham, and me up here in Scotland, I'm looking at in excess of £200 for the first stage alone. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a _cheap_ B&B in the general Fareham area, as this could save me loads.
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Scotland
I don't know where in Scotland you are (it's a big place) but it's worth flying with Ryanair to Bournemouth rather than FlyBe to Southampton as it's a lot cheaper. If you are eligible for a Young Person's railcard, that'll help with the fares for the trains to and from airport to Swanwick. Even with an expensive hotel/B&B, it should be well under £200...
Can't help with the cheap B&B - I stayed at the Fareham Premier Inn (£65 a night) when I was down.
Can't help with the cheap B&B - I stayed at the Fareham Premier Inn (£65 a night) when I was down.
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From: england
I could have a great get rich quick scheme on here. I live 5 minutes walk from the CTC. I have a sofa bed in the conservatory, kick the kids out of their bedrooms. A bed and bowl of cornflakes £50, lovely jubbly.