Anyone who puts in the required effort and meets the standards set by NATS at each stage of the application process fully deserves their place on a training course.
I think that's a fair enough comment. You need to put in a good deal of effort into passing through the selection process. If you do that and pass everything, why shouldn't you be accepted and get on a course?
NATS does not owe anybody a chance no matter how hard they try or how badly they want to do the job.
True but if they pass through the whole process, why not give them that chance?
You can never be fully prepared for a job that requires as much training as ours.
True. However you can prepare yourself fully for the selection process or at least give yourself the best chance possible.
The best form of selection is to send all candidates to operational units and have them work as assistants for a year or so and only proceed to the college on the recommendation of that unit.
I agree! However, I'm biased here and I hope the last six years prove to be invaluable come March 7th next year!