How many applications did you take to get into your ATC company

[windsock9]

Hi everybody, just wondered how many "goes" it took you in application to reach the classroom in Bourmouth or any other Air Traffic organisation out there ! Thanks! WS9:)

[Barnaby the Bear]

When I applied several years ago, I went through the process twice with NATS.
At the time that wasn't too uncommon. They like to see you are committed. After all its alot of dosh to train you.
I was also lead to believe you only had two attempts.
Other companies you would probably have to join as an ATSA, then work your way up and prove you have what it takes. :}

[ayrprox]

my friend from school and I both applied at the same time. I scraped through first time, but he failed all three attempts at the final interview stage.

[ex-EGLL]

Did 2 years as an ATCA 2/3 at LATCC, and got through the selection process first time. Having said that, reading some of the recent posts, it didn't seem anywhere near as difficult in those days!!!

Still, we only lost one person off the course in a 3 year period, the rest all got licences.


ex-egll

[360BakTrak]

I got in on my 2nd attempt, whole process from first apllication to starting at CATC was just over 2 years.
Worth the wait though...the best year I've ever spent p!ssed every night.:}

[matspart3]

360BakTrak.....pissed every night...and now an ex- NATS cadet!!

We were desperate when u applied to us...both times!!

[360BakTrak]

Matspart3.......How many applications did it take you to become SATCO?...........oh yeah....1 cos you were the only applicant!!!!! Nothing but the best for EG??.
:=

[matspart3]

There could be only one!!

[Eric T Cartman]

1, but that was the Board of Trade in 1970 ( & I was phoned & asked where I would like to be posted !!)
;-)

[Loki]

One application, one interview(board), one medical.....no silly tests or anything like that (a few bizarre questions on the interview though!)

However, it was a long time ago.