december course

[paulriggers]

anyone else on the december course?

[5 Day Rule]

Me!

Am 22, from Cheshire, just graduated in Aero Engineering at Loughborough. Presently going through getting my medical sorted and can't wait to start!

[Dizzee Rascal]

Which course are you referring to?

Remember this is not a NATS specific forum so which college and course are you starting? BAe Systems, Rudloe the Met Office of some other ATC related course?

[paulriggers]

the NATS Trainee ATCO course, to avoid any confusion.

[LGW15]

Dizzee Rascal trying to cause trouble.

[adc3891]

As something I am considering, what are the requirements to join the NATS Trainee ATCO course?

How long before you can get on the course do you have to apply?

Do they advertise the courses and if so, where?

What is the basis of the selection process?

Any more useful info would be very helpful.

Cheers

[5 Day Rule]

Check the NATS website, think you'll find all the info you need there, along with the NATS interview thread at the top of the page.

[LOU22]

Me too! Moving down from Scotland, anyone got a spare room??

[paulriggers]

well, either there's only 3 of us on the course or we're going to have some internet un-savvy course buddies.

any more takers for course 206?

[CJH2811]

Dec Course

Hi guys,

Only had the interviews last Weds but found out on Fri I will be joining you in December, subject to the usual fun and games! So that makes 4 of us at least.

Am 24 from Lancashire, having recently graduated in Accounting from Liverpool Uni.

Look forward to meeting and drinking with you all soon!

[steffi]

dec course

Hi Dec course!

I am still waiting to hear from the medical department, but hope to be on the Dec course too!

I'm travelling down from Perth, so fingers crossed there will be five of us!!!

[littlemiss]

I'm number six then. I'm 23 and finished uni at Bath 18 months ago. I have been working in Southampton for the past year so can't wait to get started....handing in my notice this week!!

Has anyone heard anything from the College? I.e. accomodation lists or leave over Christmas? All I had was the contract a few weeks ago.

4 weeks, 6 days and counting......

[Gonzo]

Steffi, great news!

Littlemiss, I'd take the initiative and request an accommodation list from the college.

[CJH2811]

Littlemiss,

When they phoned me with the job offer on Friday, I was told that the course starts on Mon 19th Dec, but we would only be there until Friday 23rd, and then off for the week over Christmas and New Year.

Seems a strange time to start when you take that into account, but there we go, I'm not complaining!

[GT3]

I was told that the course starts on Mon 19th Dec, but we would only be there until Friday 23rd, and then off for the week over Christmas and New Year.

Then posted to your unit on the 2nd Jan....

[Sam Caz]

Hi All,

I am also due to start the December course. Had my interview last Tuesday and the phone call on Friday, medical due 2nd Dec, so fingers crossed!
Other than that I have not been given much info yet, hoping to speak to someone at NATS tomorrow.
Anyone sorted out lodgings yet? Any advice welcome! I live in Kent and am leaving a job in Fire Service, just to be different!

[Fletchers Left Boot]

I think you'll find that the first week is the induction week held away from Hurn. If your start date is the 19th Dec, the course proper at Hurn should start on Jan 3rd (Mon 2nd being a bank holiday).

To be confirmed officially, of course, but I'm pretty sure that this is the case.

[261A]

There should be 30 people on each course

[Sam Caz]

Do you know where the 'team building' week will be held if not at Hurn?

[261A]

I think it is at a hotel or similar