Hmmmm
Just looking at the questions raised by ILS as possible interview questions.
Just to make it clear to any wannabes reading this.......
What is CAS, what is a CTZ, what is a CTA, what is a MATZ, what is a RAS,RIS. All questions which can be asked at an interview. What are cumulous clouds, where is the low pressure system when the wind is behind you
It is unlikely that you will be asked such involved questions at the technical interview. This is information TAUGHT AT THE COLLEGE!!
I had no aviation experience when I applied for the job. For various reasons (living outside the UK for one) I was unable to get hold of any of the suggested reading material.
I prepared for the aptitude tests by practicing the test paper sent by NATS and doing puzzles in newspapers. I got through it (indicating I possibly have the aptitude for ATC?) and went to the interview armed with the knowledge I gleaned from NATS (out of date) brochures and a browse through some spotters books I got from a library.
The questions I was asked were either based on the information I had been sent, or were situations to test my thinking - not aviation knowledge.
ILS is perfectly right to think of a business use for his knowledge (lets face it, I bet more than a few of us have thought about writing an ATC type book). And good luck to you if/when you start your consultancy.
However, it has sparked off a good debate and I do hope any wannabes reading these fori are intelligent enough to do their own research.
cheers all
VL