NATS interview process
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From: Chelmsford
It could be shorter. It depends on the availability of stage 2 and 3 days and whether you can make those dates.
They have increased the numbers being taken because of a shortage at the units. That means the stage 2 and 3 days are more frequent and the wait for a course after passing stage 3 is less.
They have increased the numbers being taken because of a shortage at the units. That means the stage 2 and 3 days are more frequent and the wait for a course after passing stage 3 is less.
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From: Bristol
Hey I sat my stage 3 on Monday 25th April, and just been offered a place conditional to passing the medical! Start date is 6th June.
@Paldo2301 it has only taken 3 months from start to end of the recruitment process, so it seems to be moving much quicker at the moment which is great, and yes there are several over-30's in all stages of the recruitment process so don't let that put you off there is a complete mixture of ages from 18-40's.
@Paldo2301 it has only taken 3 months from start to end of the recruitment process, so it seems to be moving much quicker at the moment which is great, and yes there are several over-30's in all stages of the recruitment process so don't let that put you off there is a complete mixture of ages from 18-40's.
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From: Chelmsford
Hey I sat my stage 3 on Monday 25th April, and just been offered a place conditional to passing the medical! Start date is 6th June.
@Paldo2301 it has only taken 3 months from start to end of the recruitment process, so it seems to be moving much quicker at the moment which is great, and yes there are several over-30's in all stages of the recruitment process so don't let that put you off there is a complete mixture of ages from 18-40's.
@Paldo2301 it has only taken 3 months from start to end of the recruitment process, so it seems to be moving much quicker at the moment which is great, and yes there are several over-30's in all stages of the recruitment process so don't let that put you off there is a complete mixture of ages from 18-40's.
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From: Eastleigh
Good News
Hello all,
I was also one of the ones who was in the Stage 3 interviews on the 25th April and have been offered a conditional place to start in a course later this year.
If anyone gets similar news please drop me a PM, would be great to hear from you
I was also one of the ones who was in the Stage 3 interviews on the 25th April and have been offered a conditional place to start in a course later this year.
If anyone gets similar news please drop me a PM, would be great to hear from you
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From: Eastleigh
@Tom333 Thanks, you too! I believe the June intake had already been filled when I was contacted so I will be waiting for one of the courses later in the year, otherwise I would have loved to join you all in June
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From: Nottingham
@tom333 @jay92 congrats on getting through! I had my stage 3 back in March and was unable to start in June so have been given a start date of August 12th subject to medical etc maybe you will be on this one jay92?
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From: Eastleigh
Yeah that sounds like the course I will be starting on too, I'll try to drop you a PM, would be good to know someone else starting on the course!
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From: Portugal
Hello all! I booked my stage 2 for the 19th of May, but I have a small question...
I passed FEAST and DART when I applied for Eurocontrol (earlier this year), so do I need to retake those tests or am I only required to take that ATC knowledge test?
I passed FEAST and DART when I applied for Eurocontrol (earlier this year), so do I need to retake those tests or am I only required to take that ATC knowledge test?
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From: north east
Hi all, Have been reading this for a while, I have got my stage 2 on Friday 20th. Is anyone down the night before that fancies a drink/coffee?
Am gathering that the ATC knowledge test has now been re-introduced. Not sure on the level of detail we need to know, but fingers crossed it's not too much as there are people applying from all back grounds.
But anyway I digress. Good luck to all and i hope to see some of you on the 20th.
Am gathering that the ATC knowledge test has now been re-introduced. Not sure on the level of detail we need to know, but fingers crossed it's not too much as there are people applying from all back grounds.
But anyway I digress. Good luck to all and i hope to see some of you on the 20th.
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From: coventry
Hi,
I finished by ATC NATS application yesterday and have been invited to do the online tests. Could anyone shed any light as to what these online tests consist of and the difficulty of them?
I really want to pursue a career as a ATC so any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks
I finished by ATC NATS application yesterday and have been invited to do the online tests. Could anyone shed any light as to what these online tests consist of and the difficulty of them?
I really want to pursue a career as a ATC so any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks
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From: UK
Hi thedip,
I'll be at the assessment centre on the 20th too and will be down in Southampton the night before. Not sure how to message you on here, but would be up for a coffee to calm the nerves and go over some of the knowledge part!
I'll be at the assessment centre on the 20th too and will be down in Southampton the night before. Not sure how to message you on here, but would be up for a coffee to calm the nerves and go over some of the knowledge part!
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From: north east
Hi Seeg,
Sounds good, i'm driving down from Newcastle tomorrow, so not 100% sure what time i'll be there hopefully around 18:00. I can't get the PM's to work either so feel free to email me @ [email protected] and we can exchange numbers to arrange to meet.
Sounds good, i'm driving down from Newcastle tomorrow, so not 100% sure what time i'll be there hopefully around 18:00. I can't get the PM's to work either so feel free to email me @ [email protected] and we can exchange numbers to arrange to meet.
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From: Portugal
Those who are doing the Stage 2, I can tell you that the ATC Knowledge test is fairly easy, just study that booklet and you will pass it for sure.
I recommend you to use public transportation as if there is any kind of congestion you will fail this stage... For example, today we were supposed to be 6, but due to an accident at the motorway, only 2 (me and another guy) got there. They delayed the assessment about 40 minutes but still there was no sign of them, so they continued without them and I'm unsure if they failed the assessment or if they can have another go....
I recommend you to use public transportation as if there is any kind of congestion you will fail this stage... For example, today we were supposed to be 6, but due to an accident at the motorway, only 2 (me and another guy) got there. They delayed the assessment about 40 minutes but still there was no sign of them, so they continued without them and I'm unsure if they failed the assessment or if they can have another go....
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From: Dundee
Hello.
I'm 18 years old and I've got a place to study Computer Science at University later this year. However, I've recently been searching for a part-time job for over the summer. Whilst job-hunting I discovered ATC and whilst I realise that it's obviously a full-time career decision, it's piqued my interest. I have passed Stages 0 and 1 and now have the opportunity to book a date for Stage 2.
My question is this: How much time would I need to dedicate to Stages 2, 3 and 4 knowing that it's not even that likely that I would get the job? I still want to go to university to study Computer Science, but if I had a guaranteed place to go on the NATS training program I would absolutely take it. If University is a 9/10, then NATS would be a 10/10. It sounds like a fantastic career.
I would be fine with taking part in Stages 2, 3 and 4 if they just take a couple days each. As I could do this in the summer/christmas/spring breaks whilst I'm at university. But if there's anything that could take several days or more than a week then it's not really an option for me.
My other question is: For how long am I able to choose my Stage 2 date? I received the email with the link to pick my date, but I'm not sure how long I would be able to leave it for before it might expire.
I'm 18 years old and I've got a place to study Computer Science at University later this year. However, I've recently been searching for a part-time job for over the summer. Whilst job-hunting I discovered ATC and whilst I realise that it's obviously a full-time career decision, it's piqued my interest. I have passed Stages 0 and 1 and now have the opportunity to book a date for Stage 2.
My question is this: How much time would I need to dedicate to Stages 2, 3 and 4 knowing that it's not even that likely that I would get the job? I still want to go to university to study Computer Science, but if I had a guaranteed place to go on the NATS training program I would absolutely take it. If University is a 9/10, then NATS would be a 10/10. It sounds like a fantastic career.
I would be fine with taking part in Stages 2, 3 and 4 if they just take a couple days each. As I could do this in the summer/christmas/spring breaks whilst I'm at university. But if there's anything that could take several days or more than a week then it's not really an option for me.
My other question is: For how long am I able to choose my Stage 2 date? I received the email with the link to pick my date, but I'm not sure how long I would be able to leave it for before it might expire.
