Billy....it varies dramatically as to when people get there paperwork. I passed my second stage interview back in July, and had my medical 3wks ago for start date of Dec 6th. I got all my paperwork from the college etc 2 weeks ago, so all is rosy in the world...it was a bit stressful during the wait...however, some people have had there medicals for months and have all paperwork etc...my advise is to keep chasing it up, all the time!
Scotsliveit....according to my terms/cons of employment when I leave the college I am entitled to 28 days annual leave. I don't know if this increase the more time you are with NATS but thats the info I was given...hope that helps.