4. The dreaded medicals. I've been told I've passed the NATS medical, and that I also need a CAA Class 1 medical. The HR lady said that this shouldn't be an issue and they usually organise a coach to take a load of us down to Gatwick one day from college (never heard of that before, anyone else?). It's just, I'd like to get all that stuff sorted before leaving my current job and starting at Hurn. Would be nice to know that it definitely was in the bag and I'm not dreaming!
The dreaded medicals indeed! Like others said, if you've been passed by the NATS medical you will have no problem at the CAA. When I went to my NATS medical the doctor informed me that it was generally fine but he would be referring me to the CAA at Gatwick for a final decision. I was assured it was nothing to worry about, but that NATS set very high levels and anything that was even remotely borderline would need to have a CAA class one before starting the college.
So I panicked and got a CAA booking the next week! Went down to Gatwick, went through the same again, the CAA Doctor said absolutely no problems, gave me a certificate and sent me on my way. He also stated about NATS high medical standards.
So if NATS are happy for you to start without getting your CAA class one you must be fighting fit and really impressed them at your Swanwick medical!
See you in April!! (reading here I guess the March course is now April!!!)