NATS interview process
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From: UK
No numeracy tests or basics checking, only diagramming and spatial reasoning if you are successful at ATC paper based on the leaflet provided.
As for the tips read at least last 50 pages of this topic and you will find out a lot of information about the whole application process.
As for the tips read at least last 50 pages of this topic and you will find out a lot of information about the whole application process.
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From: Scotland
@oasisfan
There is no basic checking test or numeracy test. The only tests in the stage 1 are ones that NATS should have listed for you in the email :-) although there is no numeracy test, brushing up on your maths skills will come in handy :-)
There is no basic checking test or numeracy test. The only tests in the stage 1 are ones that NATS should have listed for you in the email :-) although there is no numeracy test, brushing up on your maths skills will come in handy :-)
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From: LONDON
Stage one nightmare!
I have just received a confirmation email that I have past the online test, I now only have 1 week to prepare for stage one and i'm so worried thats not enough time!
Could anyone that has completed Stage one please advise roughly how many questions there are on the planes as I cannot see that I will be able to learn all of the planes in less than a week as well as revise the booklet, prepare for the cube and other tests! If I didn't get any of the plane questions right would I automatically fail the test, even if I correctly answered the other questions on the motivation papers...
I am spending every spare minute I have revising for Stage one but I don't know if this will be enough time
Could anyone that has completed Stage one please advise roughly how many questions there are on the planes as I cannot see that I will be able to learn all of the planes in less than a week as well as revise the booklet, prepare for the cube and other tests! If I didn't get any of the plane questions right would I automatically fail the test, even if I correctly answered the other questions on the motivation papers...
I am spending every spare minute I have revising for Stage one but I don't know if this will be enough time
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From: UK
I don't think you have to know specific speeds and levels for each and every plane. I'd rather categorise them (long haul, short haul, jet, propeller). Anyway, I will find out whether it works on Friday in Bham.
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From: Boulder, Colorado, USA
American coming in for Stage 1 - Feb 22 - Birmingham
Hey all, I'm flying in from the US on Wednesday, taking the Stage 1 @ Birmingham on Friday the 22nd @ 1200. If anyone feels like getting together to review the leaflet on Thursday evening, or going out for (hopefully) celebratory beers on Friday evening, hit me up! 
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From: UK
Hey budds,
I am am coming straight from Manchester to Bham on thursday afternoon and this is my first time so I would be attending stage 1 tests at 11am on 22nd at broad street.
Well, if anyone interested to get together or to have some revision or discussion they are most welcome to contact me as I am so new to this.
Good luck all of you and hope it goes well
I am am coming straight from Manchester to Bham on thursday afternoon and this is my first time so I would be attending stage 1 tests at 11am on 22nd at broad street.
Well, if anyone interested to get together or to have some revision or discussion they are most welcome to contact me as I am so new to this.
Good luck all of you and hope it goes well
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From: Cumbria
That's good to know, I think. Suppose it just confirms that it's a test of memory.
How is everyone finding the different aircraft? I can't decide whether to make sure I know a handful complete with all of the stats or try and learn them all and inevitably get them muddled up and forget things. I am currently concentrating on a few and hoping for the best to be honest.
Does anyone know if there are lots of questions on them and what form they take?
How is everyone finding the different aircraft? I can't decide whether to make sure I know a handful complete with all of the stats or try and learn them all and inevitably get them muddled up and forget things. I am currently concentrating on a few and hoping for the best to be honest.
Does anyone know if there are lots of questions on them and what form they take?
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From: Glasgow
WRT the aircraft, I've grouped them into Props (Saabs, ATRs etc); Regional Jets (Avros, Embys & MDs); Short/Medium Haul (737/757/A320) and the rest under long-haul. I seem to be taking in the info better....christ knows if I'll remember it all come 11am Friday!!
Also, the NATS stuff I've condensed into bullet points - I seem to find it easier to absorb info when it's listed this way. Again, dunno if it'll work on Friday - hopefully it does!
We can only try our best eh?!
Good luck folks!
Also, the NATS stuff I've condensed into bullet points - I seem to find it easier to absorb info when it's listed this way. Again, dunno if it'll work on Friday - hopefully it does!
We can only try our best eh?!
Good luck folks!
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From: Boulder, Colorado, USA
@MrOneTwo @Painkiller I'm staying at the Novotel where they're holding the exam. If you folks wanna get together in the morning and review a bit, feel free to send me a message and we'll figure something out - I'll be up bright and early!
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From: Milton Keynes
Is it true that there will be a 2 year wait between applications from the first of April? 
I hope this wont be the case otherwise it would be ridiculously unfair for those who failed at stage 3.
I hope this wont be the case otherwise it would be ridiculously unfair for those who failed at stage 3.
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From: Scotland
Fuel Questions
Hi everyone, firstly I'd like wish everyone luck that has recently attended any stages and best of luck to anyone still to attend.
I am sitting stage one on friday (Birmingham).
Been trying my best to swat up on the material sent out, and on the maths questions. I would like to think my maths is of a decent standard but there is just one type of question I can't grasp without a calculator: (From speeddistancetime website)
"You travel 924NM. How much fuel will you need if you burn 210kgs an hour, and are travelling at 1260kts?"
If anyone could give me their opinion on how to best answer this without a calculator, that would be greatly appreciated!
I am sitting stage one on friday (Birmingham).
Been trying my best to swat up on the material sent out, and on the maths questions. I would like to think my maths is of a decent standard but there is just one type of question I can't grasp without a calculator: (From speeddistancetime website)
"You travel 924NM. How much fuel will you need if you burn 210kgs an hour, and are travelling at 1260kts?"
If anyone could give me their opinion on how to best answer this without a calculator, that would be greatly appreciated!
