Paying for ATC selection preparation.
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Ohcirrej
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Oh and by the way I would not employ people who cannot spell, it is a sign of bad education.
BTW ILS, quote from you page one:
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You certainly can't say anymore.
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As an ATCO, the only time I have ever had to spell difaykult wurds is when I have been filling in MOR's!
Spelling isn't important, aptitude for learning the job is. Trained monkeys, we are (apologies to 'Yoda').
Anyway, is there anyone reading this forum who has paid for ATC selection coaching ? (as the current question stands). I'b be interested to know how you are getting on.
As it goes, are there any similar companies offering the same service for potential pilots?
ILS : What's the company called? and how does your friend advertise? Just wondering as I am interested to find out whether NATS have made any enquiries (inquiries? I'm sure both are valid).
I ask because, I have a friend who has collated a popular (free) web site with selection advice, and someone from NATS has tried to discover the identity of the site owner.
Cheers
VL
Spelling isn't important, aptitude for learning the job is. Trained monkeys, we are (apologies to 'Yoda').
Anyway, is there anyone reading this forum who has paid for ATC selection coaching ? (as the current question stands). I'b be interested to know how you are getting on.
As it goes, are there any similar companies offering the same service for potential pilots?
ILS : What's the company called? and how does your friend advertise? Just wondering as I am interested to find out whether NATS have made any enquiries (inquiries? I'm sure both are valid).
I ask because, I have a friend who has collated a popular (free) web site with selection advice, and someone from NATS has tried to discover the identity of the site owner.
Cheers
VL
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Would you be able to divulge the website name??? Only ask as we SHOULD offer FREE advice to prospective colleagues.... Good on you whoever you may be!!!
Will anyone admit using the paid service? How did you do?
Stewpid folk wud lick to no!!!
Will anyone admit using the paid service? How did you do?
Stewpid folk wud lick to no!!!
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Ohcirrej
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A question for you that you cleverly dodged last time it was posted to you. With your vast years of experience, I'm sure you have come across applicants who are clearly not suited to the job (and I'm not talking about a lack of book learning).
Should these candidates be vetted before handing over their cash, or will it just be "Thank you very much, make your cheque payable to..........."
Should these candidates be vetted before handing over their cash, or will it just be "Thank you very much, make your cheque payable to..........."
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Good point. No, The applicant will be paying for ATC knowledge only. Even though it can be researched my friend will provide it far easier than lookig through books. It is not a "thank you very much" business but more of a "I'll help you out" business with a payment to cover my time.
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Ohcirrej
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You've only answered half the question (just like last time).
You say they will be provided with ATC knowledge only. Yet, for a person with similar to your years of experience (yours is second to none so I am told), you'll probably be able to tell if somebody is suited to the job or not.........
Their money still going to be taken???
You say they will be provided with ATC knowledge only. Yet, for a person with similar to your years of experience (yours is second to none so I am told), you'll probably be able to tell if somebody is suited to the job or not.........
Their money still going to be taken???
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ILS whos' company is this then???
You started out with the old "a friend" ruse, but keep slipping into "payment to cover MY time"..... where you hoping for our approval as a free testamony to plug YOUR so called company?
Seems only a couple of us are with you, the overwhelming majority would provide any prospective applicants here the same info and unit visits GRATIS!!! Now who would you go for??!! Or as usual are you better than the rest of us????
I'll go now before I say what I really feel....
Sorry everyone else, but it gets my goat to see people trying to make money of folk who'd do anything that seems to increase the chances of success, even when somewhat misguided in the approach.... NOBODY should feel they need to pay for info readily available for free by grateful, professional soon to be colleagues who remember what it was like coming into the business!
Soapbox back in its cupboard for now...
(I'll wait for "someone" to mark my spelling and grammar!)
You started out with the old "a friend" ruse, but keep slipping into "payment to cover MY time"..... where you hoping for our approval as a free testamony to plug YOUR so called company?
Seems only a couple of us are with you, the overwhelming majority would provide any prospective applicants here the same info and unit visits GRATIS!!! Now who would you go for??!! Or as usual are you better than the rest of us????
I'll go now before I say what I really feel....
Sorry everyone else, but it gets my goat to see people trying to make money of folk who'd do anything that seems to increase the chances of success, even when somewhat misguided in the approach.... NOBODY should feel they need to pay for info readily available for free by grateful, professional soon to be colleagues who remember what it was like coming into the business!
Soapbox back in its cupboard for now...
(I'll wait for "someone" to mark my spelling and grammar!)
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Sorry to drag this up to the top again, but
ILS, I have a question for you......
Your mate doesn't happen to have the first name Warren and last name beginning with B???
ILS, I have a question for you......
Your mate doesn't happen to have the first name Warren and last name beginning with B???
??????