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Thanks for the quick reply and that very helpful link, Batfink. Very informative.
Sounds like you could opt to go and have the medical done completely separately from the whole NATS circus and have it ready to go whenever they need it. Sounds like the certificates you get have a shelf-life, so to speak, and will be valid for a while.
Has anybody done that before? Hatemyjob? Did you ask NATS if they'd accept it, or if they'll insist on a new one?
I'd just like the peace of mind in knowing that it's all done and dusted and I'm not going to get shot down within spitting distance of the finish line.
sambatc, I don't know for sure, but in my exhaustive reading of this mammoth thread, I'm sure I saw mention of somebody failing for having a slightly curved spine (scoliosis, I assume, and hence no good for sitting in a chair all day...fair enough) and another person said they'd had migraines in the past and that person wouldn't pass medical until they'd gone 2 years migraine-free with a doctor's note to attest to that.
As you guys have guessed, I'm sure the ECG and lung capacity tests are the usual things, looking for any murmers/palpitations/irregularities in the heart, and then to test you've got normal lung capacity and wont have an asthma attack the first time you get a little stressed.
Urine/blood, could be any number of things. They don't specifically mention it on the site, but I'm assuming part of that is drug testing. I already managed to quit the cigarettes last year, best cut out the cocaine and heroin now then!
Another thing I've been wondering -- especially with all the talk of the school being down-sized a bit and fewer applicants being accepted into the college than previous years -- is it possible to make it through all the tests/stages/medicals/interviews with flying colours, and still be turned down due to lack of space? Or would they just delay your start date until a spot was available?
One final question for this round: does anybody know more precisely when the April dates will be posted? HR told me Feb but haven't been able to get anything more specific than that.
Thanks again for all your help. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future.
Regards
Sounds like you could opt to go and have the medical done completely separately from the whole NATS circus and have it ready to go whenever they need it. Sounds like the certificates you get have a shelf-life, so to speak, and will be valid for a while.
Has anybody done that before? Hatemyjob? Did you ask NATS if they'd accept it, or if they'll insist on a new one?
I'd just like the peace of mind in knowing that it's all done and dusted and I'm not going to get shot down within spitting distance of the finish line.
sambatc, I don't know for sure, but in my exhaustive reading of this mammoth thread, I'm sure I saw mention of somebody failing for having a slightly curved spine (scoliosis, I assume, and hence no good for sitting in a chair all day...fair enough) and another person said they'd had migraines in the past and that person wouldn't pass medical until they'd gone 2 years migraine-free with a doctor's note to attest to that.
As you guys have guessed, I'm sure the ECG and lung capacity tests are the usual things, looking for any murmers/palpitations/irregularities in the heart, and then to test you've got normal lung capacity and wont have an asthma attack the first time you get a little stressed.
Urine/blood, could be any number of things. They don't specifically mention it on the site, but I'm assuming part of that is drug testing. I already managed to quit the cigarettes last year, best cut out the cocaine and heroin now then!
Another thing I've been wondering -- especially with all the talk of the school being down-sized a bit and fewer applicants being accepted into the college than previous years -- is it possible to make it through all the tests/stages/medicals/interviews with flying colours, and still be turned down due to lack of space? Or would they just delay your start date until a spot was available?
One final question for this round: does anybody know more precisely when the April dates will be posted? HR told me Feb but haven't been able to get anything more specific than that.
Thanks again for all your help. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future.
Regards
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Hello all
I'm new here! And just wondered if any of you could share your expertise with me!
I have been thinking about air traffic control as a career option for a while, and have spent some time researching it. Am I right in saying that the NATS selection process is the only route in to it for UK residents. (Silly question I know, just want to make sure that I've got things right).
Secondly, I am planning to do the first stage of the application process (online test) on their website. Can anybody tell me if there is any preparation or practice I can do for this initial stage? I think that if you fail it you can't repeat it for 18 months, so I want to make sure I give myself the best chance!
Many thanks in advance for your help . . .
Charlie
I'm new here! And just wondered if any of you could share your expertise with me!
I have been thinking about air traffic control as a career option for a while, and have spent some time researching it. Am I right in saying that the NATS selection process is the only route in to it for UK residents. (Silly question I know, just want to make sure that I've got things right).
Secondly, I am planning to do the first stage of the application process (online test) on their website. Can anybody tell me if there is any preparation or practice I can do for this initial stage? I think that if you fail it you can't repeat it for 18 months, so I want to make sure I give myself the best chance!
Many thanks in advance for your help . . .
Charlie
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kwagga, what are your initials? I have a theory that they're grading in alphabetical order, I haven't recived anything yet and my initials are J.G (I guess they're going by last name, would make most sense to me).
So if your last name is before mine in the alphabet it would make sense, if not then I have no clue
So if your last name is before mine in the alphabet it would make sense, if not then I have no clue
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Argh, oh well, then it seems it's just down to randomness really. How ever so far nobody has recived a "no" correct? Even though that might not be a very good indicator considering they shouldn't have to compare around the tests (I belive they're graded against a scale decided beforehand, it's not dependent on the group you were in).
Luckily I'm working tomorrow (had a day off today so I've been checking my mail every two minutes
), who knows, with a bit of luck I could have a mail in my inbox when I get home *fingers crossed*
Luckily I'm working tomorrow (had a day off today so I've been checking my mail every two minutes
), who knows, with a bit of luck I could have a mail in my inbox when I get home *fingers crossed*
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looks like the 21st is all booked up already - I have my stage 3 booked for April 26th, which is the earliest opportunity.
A long time to wait but here's hoping it's worth it in the end
drop them a polite email Crazy - can't hurt
A long time to wait but here's hoping it's worth it in the end
drop them a polite email Crazy - can't hurt
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Well turns out I got through
Sambatc - I checked as soon as I got the email and 10th Feb wasn't on the list, but to be honest I couldn't do that anyway - uni commitments + going to Paris the day after.
Currently booked in for 27th April at Prestwick, but will keep checking back for any dates at Southampton. Got my finals in May though, so I may end up having to go to Prestwick.
Sambatc - I checked as soon as I got the email and 10th Feb wasn't on the list, but to be honest I couldn't do that anyway - uni commitments + going to Paris the day after.
Currently booked in for 27th April at Prestwick, but will keep checking back for any dates at Southampton. Got my finals in May though, so I may end up having to go to Prestwick.