NATS interview process
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WannabeATCO,
Have you emailed NATS HR to let them know that their emails are out of date and incorrect? Maybe by doing that you can help those after you as I don't think these posts you're making are helping anyone...
Have you emailed NATS HR to let them know that their emails are out of date and incorrect? Maybe by doing that you can help those after you as I don't think these posts you're making are helping anyone...
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paperclip - when does the 220 course start then?
i found the different groups on facebook, obviously cant join one as waiting for HRs phone call to let me know what course i should be on. But i just wondered if 220 was octobers aero start?
i found the different groups on facebook, obviously cant join one as waiting for HRs phone call to let me know what course i should be on. But i just wondered if 220 was octobers aero start?
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Hi All
Does anybody know at what stage they contact the referees you provide in the application form ? Also do they refer to the application form at any stage of the process ?
Thanks
Does anybody know at what stage they contact the referees you provide in the application form ? Also do they refer to the application form at any stage of the process ?
Thanks
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Pheeew WannabeATCO, I am nobody to give advice but I am at the college now and you would not last long here with that kind of behaviour.
You had your rant and ATCNoob just told you what he thought of it.... I do not see the point of having a go at people just because they do not agree with you.
In fact, going back to your initial complaint, the math questions in stage 1 are not more difficult than the maths you have to do when you go to the supermarket and check your change, go to the bar to get a round of pints or share a bill in a restaurant... do you expect to be warned beforehand about the need for maths in those situations?
Fair enough that you did not expect so many DST questions but there was no need for that kind of reaction.
You had your rant and ATCNoob just told you what he thought of it.... I do not see the point of having a go at people just because they do not agree with you.
In fact, going back to your initial complaint, the math questions in stage 1 are not more difficult than the maths you have to do when you go to the supermarket and check your change, go to the bar to get a round of pints or share a bill in a restaurant... do you expect to be warned beforehand about the need for maths in those situations?
Fair enough that you did not expect so many DST questions but there was no need for that kind of reaction.
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As WannabeATCO can't resist stooping to acting like a 14 year old schoolby having a tantrum and name calling, he has been given a week's leave to reflect. Not sure if he will be 're-coursed' after that 
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roar00: NATS 220 is the July/August start - 20th July for Aero and 5th August for Area. As far as I can tell, NATS 221 is the October-ish start.
pchs: I'm starting on the 20th July (see above) and my referee hasn't been contacted yet (I said it was fine to contact him whatever time NATS wanted to). Application form - it's for Stage 3; Stage 2 is quite impersonal (computer tests), but you'll get asked (and you can tell the interviewers) about things on the application form when you get to the interview at Stage 3.
pchs: I'm starting on the 20th July (see above) and my referee hasn't been contacted yet (I said it was fine to contact him whatever time NATS wanted to). Application form - it's for Stage 3; Stage 2 is quite impersonal (computer tests), but you'll get asked (and you can tell the interviewers) about things on the application form when you get to the interview at Stage 3.
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Has anyone got hold of HR recently (ie last week)? have tried a number of times as there are few things I need to discuss prior to stage 3, but they aren't picking up or returning calls at the moment!
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HR ... aren't picking up or returning calls at the moment!
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VERY CONFUSED!
Got through to stage 3 (for ATCO). Yay. But there were no free slots.
Then i got an email saying
"Further to your application for the Engineering Technician Scheme, we would like to invite you to attend an interview, week commencing the 25th May 2009.
You are being selection for interview for a position at our Pailton Radio Station and will be required to attend an interview at this location."
Two problems with this. I didn't apply for that, and it is now July (nearly).
So I go to my NATS link thingy and it is giving me dates for ATCO.
??
Got through to stage 3 (for ATCO). Yay. But there were no free slots.
Then i got an email saying
"Further to your application for the Engineering Technician Scheme, we would like to invite you to attend an interview, week commencing the 25th May 2009.
You are being selection for interview for a position at our Pailton Radio Station and will be required to attend an interview at this location."
Two problems with this. I didn't apply for that, and it is now July (nearly).
So I go to my NATS link thingy and it is giving me dates for ATCO.
??
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czechplastik,
As far as I know, all Stage 3 interviews are now held at Swanwick. As for availability, I imagine the summer holidays will be having an effect plus lots of people getting through Stage 2?
As far as I know, all Stage 3 interviews are now held at Swanwick. As for availability, I imagine the summer holidays will be having an effect plus lots of people getting through Stage 2?
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I'd suggest booking an appropriate test date and also phoning/messaging HR to explain the situation. Even if it isn't a problem I'm sure it's something they need to look into.
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Hi, this has probably been asked quite a few times over this thread but.....
I just wanted to confirm that there were not any interviews during stage 2 anymore.
I have mine on thursday and im starting to get jittery.
I just wanted to confirm that there were not any interviews during stage 2 anymore.
I have mine on thursday and im starting to get jittery.
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What, there is no interview at stage 2? Not even a structured one?
In an email sent to me it says;
In an email sent to me it says;
Once we have received you completed application form we will invite you to the 2nd stage of the process - the computer tests and structured interview.
