NATS interview process

[eyesickle1]

Got my invite as well pj211. Going on the 11th June. Hoping more light can be shed on what the competency interview actually consists of before I go. I remember reading somewhere that there were more computer tests but who knows! Congrats on your invite too.

[lntq]

Got my stage 3 date today after applying 18 months ago! Really excited! I spent ages trying to secure a visit when I first got through stage two last January, and got nowhere. I would like to do it before my stage three but I don't think I'll be able to get the time off work now.. Just my luck! How necessary is it?

[CJCon]

Looks like this might be the final stage, considering they mention the need for successful applicants to have a medical afterwards.

[Freddles]

Just got my invite through finally haha. I'm booked in for the 3rd June.

[manusa]

Me too! Anyone else going the 4th June?

[cjtboro1]

3rd stage

Hi all,

Just set my date as 1st June for 3rd stage + interview; just need to book somewhere to stay overnight and I'm on my way

[CJCon]

I think I'm going to go for the 4th of June. I just have to book flights over and sort out what I doing after as I think I am flying on again.

[manusa]

Does anyone have any clues about what Stage 3 consists of?
I really doubt it's only an interview, and the information I've seen so far is from a few years ago, when the process was quite different...

[Freddles]

As far as I'm aware it's to be group tasks in the morning then if you're successful it'll be an interview in the afternoon. That's what I picked up from reading through this forum mind.

[eyesickle1]

Hey guys, figured I would share this to help everyone out. I sent an e-mail to Kirsty to see if she could shed some light on the days tasks and she sent the following...

'Thank you for your enquiry

The format of the day consists of a Competency based interview and review with the interview panel, there is no Group tasks or computer based tests referenced in the forums.

There is no additional information available in advance of the interviews.'

Seems like it's a full day of questioning!
Hope this helps.

[michaeljg]

Thanks eyesickle! sorta confirms what the website says. Good luck to everyone, I'm going on the 11th!

[Freddles]

Out of curiosity, are they just holding stage 3 dates or are they also holding a few stage 2 dates does anybody know?
Any people awaiting a stage 2 lurking?

[Megamc]

Freddles, When did you pass the test?

[Freddles]

I passed stage 2 in January 2014

[Megamc]

Thank you, I thought you was waiting your Stage2.

Someone is waiting Stage 2?

[dikastes]

Interview Process

Stage three is all about the interview. It will be you up against an interview panel of at least two NATS staff, one of whom will be an ATCO. If you have made it so far you are considered suitable to be an ATCO. Now you have to prove you want to be an ATCO! Have you made good use of your time while you have been waiting? How can you hack the training! Are you positive and active when it comes to learning? How do you deal with disappointments. Think about your experiences in life, education and work and use them in your interview. It is all about your conduct and the way you approach life, study and pressure. Good luck!

[rr9]

i just did the second online stage and passed, so am waiting for a stage 2 date. the email said they don't have any planned at the moment and they'll get in touch when they do.

i'm expecting a long wait :P

[collapsed]

bloody hell i did the 2nd online test today and it seemed pretty hard towards the end
I think I'll pass it though but still I kind of expected it to be a piece of cake lol talk about being caught by surprise.

[Freddles]

Is anybody going down for the stage 3 on the third June? And if anybody has been down already for this round then is there any chance of some information on what went on? I'm pretty confident but anything helpful will be welcome lol.

[collapsed]

Same rr8!
Keep us up to date with regards to when you're going in for the next part