Originally Posted by
GreenATC
Hey everyone. So finally I have been given a start date! I thought I'd share my timeline for those applying! But first a quick question:
How long does the security clearance take? I'm referring to the one that is conducted by UKSV NSVS? After submitting the form, do they engage in follow-up questions? Does this extend the process?
So here's my timeline!!
Day 1: Apply to NATS as an ATC, Pass Stage 0, Invitation to Stage 1
Day 4: Pass Stage 1
Day 6: Invitation to Stage 2, Booked onto Stage 2
Day 22: Stage 2 Assessment (in CTC)
Day 27: Confirmation of passing Stage 2 Assessment
Day 28: Invitation to Stage 3 Assessment
Day 33: Booked onto Stage 3 Assessment
Day 39: Stage 3 Assessment
Day 74: Confirmation of passing Stage 3 Assessment
Day 79: Offered Medical Appointment
Day 172: Initiation of Security Vetting
Day 194: Confirmation of Start Date
Day 256: Medical Appointment
Day 297: Start Date!!!
Phew! So overall, took 9 months, 3 weeks, 2 days!!!
Good luck everyone! Oh, and if anyone could answer my question, that would be fantastic!
GreenATC
Sounds like a long process, thought I'd throw my timeline in too to show the contrast;
Day 1: Apply to NATS as an ATC, Pass Stage 0, Invitation to Stage 1
Day 3: Pass Stage 1
Day 3: Invitation to Stage 2, Booked onto Stage 2
Day 29: Stage 2 Assessment (in CTC)
Day 30: Confirmation of passing Stage 2 Assessment
Day 31: Invitation to Stage 3 Assessment, Booked onto Stage 3
Day 41: Stage 3 Assessment
Day 42: Confirmation of passing Stage 3 Assessment
Day 43: Offered Medical Appointment
Day 44: Initiation of Security Vetting, Confirmation of start date
...Awaiting medical...
Day 101: Start date
Just over three months in total, approx 13 weeks. I've been informed the security clearance is one of the longest parts, it can take up to 60 days apparently, with one person saying their took 76 days.
I start in NATS Whiteley in Jan!