NATS interview process
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Does Anyone have stage 3 tomorrow- really quite nervous now and still feeling a bit ill fomr a douse of swine flu 
spoke to HR this morning and they confirmed that there is absolutely NO technical knowledge required for stage 3! its all competency based on the PDF found on the ATCO careers website- someone posted a link not so long ago!
spoke to HR this morning and they confirmed that there is absolutely NO technical knowledge required for stage 3! its all competency based on the PDF found on the ATCO careers website- someone posted a link not so long ago!
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Pugwash,
That is a dirty tactic announcing your swine flu on here in the hope that you'll put off the other applicants due to attend your stage 3. Definitely thinking outside the box though, I like it.
That is a dirty tactic announcing your swine flu on here in the hope that you'll put off the other applicants due to attend your stage 3. Definitely thinking outside the box though, I like it.
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Thanks again ATC Hopeful,
Trouble is at this rate, I think I'll probably answer 20 questions in each paper at best! ;-(
I haven't received any documents as I'm still waiting for response from the medical department as I wear glasses. They need to check the details I put on the application are within their eyesight range.
Looking ahead to S2 and I know that is very premature but the FEAST tests look even worse! Does anyone know if the maths questions are related to S/D/T and is there long to answer the questions....? The reason I ask is because I haven't found as much info on here regarding FEAST tests as I have with the stage 1 tests. I know I need to get myself through S1 first.....but I like to be aware.
I have to say reading this forum has helped me become more confident about what to expect. It's now just about being able to do it! I've ordered the book 'Psychometric Tests for Dummies' lol in a bid to assist me with S1.
Trouble is at this rate, I think I'll probably answer 20 questions in each paper at best! ;-(
I haven't received any documents as I'm still waiting for response from the medical department as I wear glasses. They need to check the details I put on the application are within their eyesight range.
Looking ahead to S2 and I know that is very premature but the FEAST tests look even worse! Does anyone know if the maths questions are related to S/D/T and is there long to answer the questions....? The reason I ask is because I haven't found as much info on here regarding FEAST tests as I have with the stage 1 tests. I know I need to get myself through S1 first.....but I like to be aware.
I have to say reading this forum has helped me become more confident about what to expect. It's now just about being able to do it! I've ordered the book 'Psychometric Tests for Dummies' lol in a bid to assist me with S1.
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Hi UK20
what are the details for your vision? my both eyes are 6/6, and it says it has to be 6/9 or above, which doesnt make sense, as the lady said your eyes are like normal with glasses on
the thing is when i applied i did not wear glasses but when i applied i though i better get them checked out, always though i had a problem with them, but never been to optician about it, but now there given my glasses, so i need to contact HR/recruitment and make them aware and hopefully doesnt affect my booking for stage 1
what are the details for your vision? my both eyes are 6/6, and it says it has to be 6/9 or above, which doesnt make sense, as the lady said your eyes are like normal with glasses on
the thing is when i applied i did not wear glasses but when i applied i though i better get them checked out, always though i had a problem with them, but never been to optician about it, but now there given my glasses, so i need to contact HR/recruitment and make them aware and hopefully doesnt affect my booking for stage 1
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I can't find the detailed medical requirements on the new atcocareers site, but the vision part is broadly similar to the JAR Class One medical initial requirements which are detailed here: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/SRG_MED...%5B2189%5D.pdf
The UK CAA Class One medical that is required for an ATCO licence may be slightly different, but the standards detailed above will give you a rough idea.
The UK CAA Class One medical that is required for an ATCO licence may be slightly different, but the standards detailed above will give you a rough idea.
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Hi,
My visual acuity in each eye is 6/5 corrected. The requirement is, corrected or uncorrected, 6/9 or better. You mention 6/6 for both your eyes, is this corrected? As to my knowledge 6/6 is normal vision and in that case I don't think you require any correction (glasses/lenses.)
My visual acuity in each eye is 6/5 corrected. The requirement is, corrected or uncorrected, 6/9 or better. You mention 6/6 for both your eyes, is this corrected? As to my knowledge 6/6 is normal vision and in that case I don't think you require any correction (glasses/lenses.)
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Yeah, you've got it. When they say 6/9 or better that means, 6/9, 6/8, 6/7, etc is ok.
This esentially means you should be able to see what the normal eye can see at 6 meters, from a distance no greater than 9 meters.
This esentially means you should be able to see what the normal eye can see at 6 meters, from a distance no greater than 9 meters.
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6/6 is the same as the old imperial 20/20.
It means that the person can see detail at 6 metres distance what a person with normal eyesight can see at 6 metres distance (the imperial 20/20 means 20 feet).
6/9 (the limit) means that the person can see detail at 6 metres distance what a person with normal eyesight can see at 9 metres distance - so the eyesight is worse.
6/5 is better than normal eyesight (you can see at 6 metres what a person with normal eyesight can only see at 5 metres) - so the eyesight is better than normal.
More info on Wikipedia as usual! Visual acuity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It means that the person can see detail at 6 metres distance what a person with normal eyesight can see at 6 metres distance (the imperial 20/20 means 20 feet).
6/9 (the limit) means that the person can see detail at 6 metres distance what a person with normal eyesight can see at 9 metres distance - so the eyesight is worse.
6/5 is better than normal eyesight (you can see at 6 metres what a person with normal eyesight can only see at 5 metres) - so the eyesight is better than normal.
More info on Wikipedia as usual! Visual acuity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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excellent news, i will call them up later this week and let them know, i now wear glasses, there want all the rest of the details hopefully that would not affect. but it does 6/6 for both eyes
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UK20,
I assume you can't actually book a stage 1 slot until your eyesight is given the okay. Once you are able to book a slot ensure you give yourself enough time to practice the test material and learn the motivational information, there's no sense rushing it and booking into the first possible slot only to end up failing because of lack of practice.
There's little point in thinking about stage 2 yet because it's really not something you can prepare for, at least it wasn't when I did it a few months ago. It is a near enough a whole day of computer tests, the only familiar part of the test was a few cubes.
I bought a one of those psychometric test books for stage 1 aswell, it was useful.
I assume you can't actually book a stage 1 slot until your eyesight is given the okay. Once you are able to book a slot ensure you give yourself enough time to practice the test material and learn the motivational information, there's no sense rushing it and booking into the first possible slot only to end up failing because of lack of practice.
There's little point in thinking about stage 2 yet because it's really not something you can prepare for, at least it wasn't when I did it a few months ago. It is a near enough a whole day of computer tests, the only familiar part of the test was a few cubes.
I bought a one of those psychometric test books for stage 1 aswell, it was useful.
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Stage 1
Hi all,
Having not got in last year, i've re-applied this year. I know the process has changed, but i was wondering how long those who have been invited to Stage 1 had to wait for the email?
I completed the online application on 14th July and still no word. Last year it was pretty much instant.
Cheers
Having not got in last year, i've re-applied this year. I know the process has changed, but i was wondering how long those who have been invited to Stage 1 had to wait for the email?
I completed the online application on 14th July and still no word. Last year it was pretty much instant.
Cheers
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Powerbook - did you apply via the new (atcocareers.co.uk) or old (natscareers.co.uk) system? If the latter then it's probably got lost in the move to the new system. If the former, then it might be worth chasing it up!
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Hello all
Ive just registered after having read through the majority of the thread..... I have my stage 1 on the 25th August so giving myself some time to revise and ask any silly questions I have! if anyone has any good advice I would love to hear from you. I understand that the process has changed from last year which has thrown me a bit, as I applied last year but was ill and unable to attend. Anyways..... the journey starts here, i hope!
Ive just registered after having read through the majority of the thread..... I have my stage 1 on the 25th August so giving myself some time to revise and ask any silly questions I have! if anyone has any good advice I would love to hear from you. I understand that the process has changed from last year which has thrown me a bit, as I applied last year but was ill and unable to attend. Anyways..... the journey starts here, i hope!
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Hello everyone! Been reading this forum for a while so thought I'd bite the bullet and finally join!
I applied on the new website on 15th July and have heard nothing back so far. I even sent a follow up email yesterday and I've still had nothing back.
It is therefore a bit galling to hear of other people receiving an email within 24 hours of applying! Does this mean the inevitable or do NATS have the decency to send you an email with an answer either way?
Cheers,
H.
I applied on the new website on 15th July and have heard nothing back so far. I even sent a follow up email yesterday and I've still had nothing back.
It is therefore a bit galling to hear of other people receiving an email within 24 hours of applying! Does this mean the inevitable or do NATS have the decency to send you an email with an answer either way?Cheers,
H.
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STAGE 2
Hey I have Stage 2 on 3rd Aug, just wondering if there was any motivational stuff. There was when I applied a few years back, but I dont seem to have had anything through?
Gutted if not, the motivational stuff is easy as you have forever to prepare for it!
also, anyone else staying down in fareham the night before, ie 2nd aug? Cant believe an 8.15 start, when I did it a few years ago it was 10am start!
Gutted if not, the motivational stuff is easy as you have forever to prepare for it!
also, anyone else staying down in fareham the night before, ie 2nd aug? Cant believe an 8.15 start, when I did it a few years ago it was 10am start!