NATS interview process
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Originally Posted by aaaabbbbcccc1111
I dont trust french controllers
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Stage 1 Results
I attended the assessment day on Friday 13th February in Manchester. Fortunately I had the email today saying that I now need to fill out the online personality questionnaire. Having read previous posts on here about how to fill the questionnaire out, I will be doing it very carefully I think!
Has anyone else who had the assessment on this day received an email yet?
Has anyone else who had the assessment on this day received an email yet?
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ATCNoob, I agree with you, and my short time in this immensely regulated industry is not yet sufficient to condition me! However, I do feel that there is no harm in a quick review of everything that crosses you, just to make sure that neither you nor any other controllers have missed something. Not talking about checking every detail, but making sure the info you get from the transfer matches what you see on radar / in the sky and on your strip is surely best practice?
I just got my pin number for the NATS lounge. Does anyone know if the e-learning needs to be done before you attend the college or is it for whilst you are there??
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Originally Posted by dunelmitepilot
I attended the assessment day on Friday 13th February in Manchester. Fortunately I had the email today saying that I now need to fill out the online personality questionnaire. Having read previous posts on here about how to fill the questionnaire out, I will be doing it very carefully I think!
Has anyone else who had the assessment on this day received an email yet?
Has anyone else who had the assessment on this day received an email yet?
It doesn't matter if the answers seem repetitive or there to catch you out. Think of every question as a fresh question, and don't *try* to relate it to previous answers. If you're torn one way only to make a chain of similarities between answers, take a few seconds and try again to find the right answer that suits you.
As long as you answer totally honestly, they will be able to make the most of the results and hopefully see that you are fit for the role as an ATCO.
Best of luck, and don't worry too much about it. It will only skew your judgement.
Andy
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ATC Noob - I have just got my pin for the lounge, having not been on the site yet I can't 100% say about the elearning - although during my phone call advising me about the result from stage 3 I am pretty sure they said to learn it before college ?
Sorry it's not a definitive answer.
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Sorry it's not a definitive answer.
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Had my stage 3 yesterday at CTC, just got the phonecall I'd been dreaming about getting this morning. I'm in! Properly stunned, I didn't think I nailed the interview as well as I could have but I seem to have done enough.
If any of the other 4 that were there with me yesterday are reading this, do let me know how you did. I think you all deserved to go through, so fingers crossed!
If any of the other 4 that were there with me yesterday are reading this, do let me know how you did. I think you all deserved to go through, so fingers crossed!
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I spoke to HR last week to confirm my start date - I'm starting on Aero in July - they mentioned then that they've got a couple of spaces left for April May. I won't have finished my job until June-ish so can't take them, but I'm sure there's a few keen ones who can!
When's your medical?
When's your medical?
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Area or Aero?
Got my stage 3 in a couple of weeks. Went to see Heathrow tower last week and loved every minute of it. Think i definately want to go Aero if i'm good enough to get in. When do they ask you about your preferences?
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I've got my stage 3 on 31st March DaveZ...trying to arrange Tower visits now. I'm arranging one for Southampton and someone has been kind enough to give me Gatwick's number too...how was it at Heathrow?!
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Paperclip, not sure when my medical will be, it seems I can book any Friday for the NATS one. I have to come clean to my employers first of all though, that's my immediate concern! That and find all my education certificates.
Dave Z - I was asked on the phone today when offered my place but I've no idea if this is the "official" time they ask!
Dave Z - I was asked on the phone today when offered my place but I've no idea if this is the "official" time they ask!
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Heathrow tower was amazing. Must be one of the highest around. Certainly felt a little dizzy when i first looked down 
. I sat with one of the GMC's for about half an hour and she was very good explaining everything whilst doing her job. Infact i was amazed at just how welcoming everyone i met there was. Not that i was expecting them all to be grumpy or anything, but you'd think some of them might be wary of visitors whilst they're hard at work. Was the picture of calmness up at the top. I'll be going back at least once more before my stage 3
. I sat with one of the GMC's for about half an hour and she was very good explaining everything whilst doing her job. Infact i was amazed at just how welcoming everyone i met there was. Not that i was expecting them all to be grumpy or anything, but you'd think some of them might be wary of visitors whilst they're hard at work. Was the picture of calmness up at the top. I'll be going back at least once more before my stage 3
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Hi Dave Z
got my phonecall last week and they asked then. Like MWNM said, it didn't sound too official, but I think it was.
I had been swithering for ages but plucked for area when put on the spot, told to expect a July/August start.
congrats on getting through MWNM
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got my phonecall last week and they asked then. Like MWNM said, it didn't sound too official, but I think it was.
I had been swithering for ages but plucked for area when put on the spot, told to expect a July/August start.
congrats on getting through MWNM
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Had my stage 3 yesterday at CTC, just got the phonecall I'd been dreaming about getting this morning. I'm in! Properly stunned, I didn't think I nailed the interview as well as I could have but I seem to have done enough.
If any of the other 4 that were there with me yesterday are reading this, do let me know how you did. I think you all deserved to go through, so fingers crossed!
If any of the other 4 that were there with me yesterday are reading this, do let me know how you did. I think you all deserved to go through, so fingers crossed!
DaveZ - I have just been in touch with HR regarding start dates. They said there are spaces in April/May (as said above). I was then told that I hadn't put forward for my preference yet. I guess if you contact them now they can put it to paper for you straight away.
I have my medical this Friday and if all is well will have to get my Class 1 at Gatwick....