Airservices Australia Psychometric Testing

[coneyisland]

To all potential AsA ATC trainees, please do not be put off by Air Vector Victor's griping's and misgiving's. As a trainee who went through the college (sorry, Learning Academy!) and field training SUCCESSFULLY at around the same time as Air Vector Victor Voctor Vactor, I can attest that trainee's are given EVERY opportunity to successfuly complete the college training and progress to achieving an endorsement in the field. As has been touched on numerous times within this thread, ATC is very much a "you've got it, or you don't" type of job. Unfortunately some souls apparently cannot deal with the fact that they "just don't have it!" and must apportion the blame elsewhere.
I readily admit that AsA can improve upon the processes undertaken in training new blood for the field (both enroute and tower) however, I strongly advise that anybody who doesn't cut the mustard has only themselves to blame. Comments such as AsA should try "actually giving a damn about the trainees once they hit the field." from the loose lips of those above are quite simply insulting to ATC's who put in hard yards to get trainee's over the line.
Sour grapes are not attractive Air Voctor Vuctor.
And I won't even start on your comments regarding a coursemate's position within the organisation and surmising that public safety has been compromised just because that person may or may not know the 'right people'.
All I can say is the ATC group (as is the travelling public) is much better off with you not getting an endorsement, judging by your very misguided and childish comments. Reminds me of a famous line by a great instructor.... "GET A CLUE!" Could not put it better myself.
Again, to all those interested and willing to apply - this is a great job. Yes, the organisation may have a few problems, but be very mindful that opinions expressed on forums such as this one are generally by those with an axe to grind! Rest assured you will get all the support you need from the instructors in the college and your fellow colleagues once you hit the field. Put in the work early on and always stay ahead of the game!