NATS interview process
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Italy
Thank you for the quick reply Gonzo! I asked the question because the NATS website isn't completly compatible with my browser(Firefox on a Linux operating system) so I can't find all the information I need..I guess I'll have to install Explorer..
So I'm going to start making a search on the net to know what it takes to obtain a work permit in UK! Thanx again and good luck to everyone!
So I'm going to start making a search on the net to know what it takes to obtain a work permit in UK! Thanx again and good luck to everyone!
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: just off the M27
Stage 1
Shane,
Worth a read through the thread as there are posts with alot more detail, but in brief:
All sections are multiple choice.
1 - Numerical and Alphabetical checking.
Depends on how your brain is wired, but personally I liked these as a bit of a warm-up. Basic test to find the answer that matches. For example, you may be given :AGHN and the choices could be:
AGNH, ANGH, AGHN, ANHG
Starts out with 4 or 5 letters, working up to I think it's 9?
Repeat the exercise again, except for numbers. 5 mins to do each section.
2 - Spacial awareness. 3 sets of cubes and too little time!
The first cube isn't too bad, the next slightly worse, the third is just evil
3 - Diagrammatic Checking.
You'll start with a stack of 4 symbols. Next to each is an instruction (eg, reverse the shape, swap it with the one below etc). You'll then be presented with options as to how the shape should look. For example:
If the instructions next to the top three smileys above said swap with the one below, you would eventually get:
(That better be right!)
50 of these, again against the clock, and they get alot more complicated than the example above.
Think that about covers it. Good luck!
Worth a read through the thread as there are posts with alot more detail, but in brief:
All sections are multiple choice.
1 - Numerical and Alphabetical checking.
Depends on how your brain is wired, but personally I liked these as a bit of a warm-up. Basic test to find the answer that matches. For example, you may be given :AGHN and the choices could be:
AGNH, ANGH, AGHN, ANHG
Starts out with 4 or 5 letters, working up to I think it's 9?
Repeat the exercise again, except for numbers. 5 mins to do each section.
2 - Spacial awareness. 3 sets of cubes and too little time!
The first cube isn't too bad, the next slightly worse, the third is just evil
3 - Diagrammatic Checking.
You'll start with a stack of 4 symbols. Next to each is an instruction (eg, reverse the shape, swap it with the one below etc). You'll then be presented with options as to how the shape should look. For example:
If the instructions next to the top three smileys above said swap with the one below, you would eventually get:
(That better be right!)
50 of these, again against the clock, and they get alot more complicated than the example above.
Think that about covers it. Good luck!
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: LTMA South Bank
Visits
Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to say that I had a visit to Glasgow tower today and it was excellent, extremely helpful. Combined with my visit to "Scottish" last week, I now feel confident and almost ready for my final interview.
I would strongly recommend visiting a tower or control centre or both. The guys there are excelent and willing to answer any questions you have, which is obviously a massive help when your final interview is looming. If anyone is in the Glasgow area and are looking to visit either Glasgow tower or Prestwick, you can PM me and I'll give you the details of contacts.
Kevin
Just a quick note to say that I had a visit to Glasgow tower today and it was excellent, extremely helpful. Combined with my visit to "Scottish" last week, I now feel confident and almost ready for my final interview.
I would strongly recommend visiting a tower or control centre or both. The guys there are excelent and willing to answer any questions you have, which is obviously a massive help when your final interview is looming. If anyone is in the Glasgow area and are looking to visit either Glasgow tower or Prestwick, you can PM me and I'll give you the details of contacts.
Kevin
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: kent
Hmmm I'm in a bit of a situation here. Had a visit booked at prestwick but it has been cancelled due to manning shortages. With such a short time until my final interview and no scope for any extra time off work, I am worried this will have a negative impact on the 'preparation' side of my interview. I currently work in a RAF control tower, and have visited 3 others, but no area centre. Any advice? Is an ACC visit a must?
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: cheshire
does any1 know any good sites to revise up more on Diagrammatic Checking? been on the nats site and done the type of test samples on that but it is not easy to find other sites or places with it on too.
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: LTMA South Bank
Hi,
If you already work in an RAF control tower then thats a pretty good starting point!!!! I think you already have one up on everyone else right away!!!!
I was lucky enough to get into the ACC and I must say, it was really helpful, as was the visit to Glasgow Tower. The reason I visited these places was because in an earlier post by Gonzo, he said that when he conducts an interview, he wants to see that you have prepared well....i.e. visiting NATS centres, reading ATC books, knowing about NATS as a company etc etc.
I think you'll be fine with the whole visit thing, might be a good idea to read the book "Air Traffic Control" by Graham Duke, I found it extremely helpful and it put me in good stead for my visits.
Is your interview in Glasgow any time soon?
If you already work in an RAF control tower then thats a pretty good starting point!!!! I think you already have one up on everyone else right away!!!!
I was lucky enough to get into the ACC and I must say, it was really helpful, as was the visit to Glasgow Tower. The reason I visited these places was because in an earlier post by Gonzo, he said that when he conducts an interview, he wants to see that you have prepared well....i.e. visiting NATS centres, reading ATC books, knowing about NATS as a company etc etc.
I think you'll be fine with the whole visit thing, might be a good idea to read the book "Air Traffic Control" by Graham Duke, I found it extremely helpful and it put me in good stead for my visits.
Is your interview in Glasgow any time soon?
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
From: ?
@Pete
If your in the RAF, couldn't you organise a visit to RAF Prestwick. See what that is like and you never know you, they might even get you to sit in the civi ops side. (you could always ask)
Just a thought, but as has been said previously, if you can demonstrate that you tried to visit and were asked, you could always reply ' unfortunately my visit was cancelled due to unforseen circumstances!'
If your in the RAF, couldn't you organise a visit to RAF Prestwick. See what that is like and you never know you, they might even get you to sit in the civi ops side. (you could always ask)
Just a thought, but as has been said previously, if you can demonstrate that you tried to visit and were asked, you could always reply ' unfortunately my visit was cancelled due to unforseen circumstances!'
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Weston Super Mare
Hi All
Im new to this site, thought i'd join up as im starting at the college in April having passed all the stages and medical.
Feel free to ask any Q's about any of the stages.
Anyone else starting in April? Anybody know exactly what date its starting in April? I know its the first week of the month.
Cheers
Stu
Im new to this site, thought i'd join up as im starting at the college in April having passed all the stages and medical.
Feel free to ask any Q's about any of the stages.
Anyone else starting in April? Anybody know exactly what date its starting in April? I know its the first week of the month.
Cheers
Stu
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Fuerth
Hi,
i would like to visit the Swanwick LACC before my final stage in 2,5 weeks. Does someone have maybe some contact details whom to contact to arrange a visit there? (email/tel.) Thanks in advance.
Regards
i would like to visit the Swanwick LACC before my final stage in 2,5 weeks. Does someone have maybe some contact details whom to contact to arrange a visit there? (email/tel.) Thanks in advance.
Regards
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: London
I asked to prepare in numerical reasoning co in motivaion test, for example they ask the question like if Aircraft is flying at FL310 and have 10 mins fuel left, runway is about 30 miles away so on which degree aircraft has to fly to come down/glide quickly within 10 mins.
I didnot mean exact Numerical reasoning question but these kinds of question, they do involve numerical reasoning.
I didnot mean exact Numerical reasoning question but these kinds of question, they do involve numerical reasoning.