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NATS interview process

Old 5th Sep 2012, 11:55
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chrisbeckett2004 how soon after completing the test did you get an e-mail? Was it like an automated response? I'm on the next day now and still nothing!
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 12:12
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MicroHamrah I completed it about 6pm and found out the next morning about 10am the next day ie. not an automated response. However, some people didn't find out for a few days so patience is the key I think!

PS. Well done LGW_08R!!
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 12:30
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If people are looking for places to stay I'd recommend looking at the Southampton Premier Inn, it's where I stayed for my 3 stages. Clean, comfortable room and took about 15 mins to drive to the CTC. Paid £29 for each night.
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 12:40
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Thanks again Chris!
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 12:42
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sambatc: I understand you, I wonder the same thing, why some yes and others no... we're in the same position!. Time...

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Old 5th Sep 2012, 13:03
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Cheers guys. At the moment, the only date available is tomorrow morning! Thinking that might be too early so will possibly wait for the next ones to come up.

Kimmikins, essentially yeah. It really gets you thinking about yourself though. Apparently you complete practically the same questionnaire at CTC during stage 2, so there is no point bluffing your answers as I suspect you would get caught out. I was just honest, and sometimes critical of myself. Presto, got through.
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 13:40
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Prestwick isn't a NATS airport so I would very much doubt it.
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Since when?

Last year it was :s?????????
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 15:58
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Hello,
I took the online test five minute ago. I am now waiting for an answer.
I can tell that is a very simple test, but I find it a bit hard. The difficulty is the time. You have to be fast and accurate. I have to reckon that my heart was bitting fast. I tried to keep my cool and focus. I think I did it well...

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Old 5th Sep 2012, 16:15
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Prestwick isn't a NATS airport so I would very much doubt it.
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Last year it was :s?????????
No it isn't, the Prestwick Centre is run by NATS, but ATC at Prestwick airport is nothing to do with them

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Old 5th Sep 2012, 18:56
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Online assessment

Hi everyone looking for some help and advise. Been invited to carry out the online assessment and was looking for some advise on how to do it. Is it hard? Once you select the link does this start the online assessment or is there an oppertunity to practice? How long will it take and are there any other tools or websites similar that can be used. Thanks for your help
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 19:04
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Hi guys,

I take myonline test yesterday, I believe it went very well, how long to receive anynews from them?

Tnkx
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 19:48
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read the last 20 odd posts!
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 19:52
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Online assessment

Hi everyone can someone tell me more about what u need to do on the online assessment and are there any other training tools you can use for practice.
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 20:15
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First post!

Hi guys, ive been following the posts for a while but just decided to join now.

First I would like to say that I applied very early july so was gutted when everyone applying in Aug got their invites to the online test.
But since then I have got the invite to the online test, done it, now I m going to Swanwick for Stage 1 next week!

Just trying to prepare for the test(s) and find it difficult to find many test/quizzes/questions for diagramming online. any help?

How are people finding the booklet you need to know? Is it important to know every model of aircraft and all their details?

Also cheers for all the info posted here!
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 20:26
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Got it
Probably thebiggest thread ever...
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Old 5th Sep 2012, 20:32
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is SDM still on stage 2 along with DART?
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Old 6th Sep 2012, 06:06
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The stage 1 booklet is there to be read and studied. However so far I don't think anyone has been asked in detail questions during stage 1, they're of a more general nature. Having said that though if you get accepted you will have to learn even more details about aircraft so you might as well get started erly IMO.


I have no clue if the SDM is still around (I did my stage 2 before DART came around) but hope it is because it was good fun
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Old 6th Sep 2012, 09:24
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What does SDM stand for???
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Old 6th Sep 2012, 09:33
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Just received an email. They have cancelled my stage 1 as it will now be done at the NOVOTEL. they will make it around the same time as i had already booked and will let me know shortly.
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Old 6th Sep 2012, 09:34
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For those who still need to book their slot for stage 1 I've just checked and there was about 20 listings from the 26th Sep to the 3rd Oct. I've booked onto the 26th September one. They have changed the venue for these days, instead of being held at NATS they are held at the Novotel in Southampton. Might make the traveling a little easier for some.
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