Originally Posted by
Canoehead
It's a real shame that the 'screening process' has so very little to do with finding suitable candidates for ATC jobs.
I agree completely! I failed the first stage aptitude tests for NATS in 1999. I was quite surprised because I felt the testing had gone very well, and I was already preparing for the next stage when I got a letter saying I wasn't successful. A few months later I passed the Eurocontrol tests and to cut a long story short I now have a career as an ATCO. Without wanting to sound big headed, my training was relatively trouble free, and although I'm not claiming to be the best in the world, I just have the 'aptitude' to do the job.
I have to question NATS selection tests when they can let a potentially good employee slip through the net. I am one of many who have experienced this, and who are now qualified ATCO's.
So to the OP, don't give up!!