NATS interview process
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: England
Reading through the recent posts it appears I was in the same group as you (The bald guy crazy enough to travel from Sydney), so congratulations!
I have personally received the stage 3 email already so I'd definitely get onto the recruitment email and let them know, having spoken to them over the last two days they are very quick to reply and help out.
All the best for the future and perhaps we'll cross paths again sometime.
I have personally received the stage 3 email already so I'd definitely get onto the recruitment email and let them know, having spoken to them over the last two days they are very quick to reply and help out.
All the best for the future and perhaps we'll cross paths again sometime.
I share your question about Jerez accommodation - my partner lives with me and would have to cohabit with parents again if he can't accompany me to Spain! Still 3 months doesn't seem that long though...
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From: Carlisle
boxface from what I've been told, Jerez is a 6 month placement and that is what others previously have detailed. Gloucester and CTC appear to be the shorter basic courses.
MEDICAL query - does anyone know or gone through the medical with a history of medical issues? I admit my health history is pretty much non-existent but in the interests of disclosure I detailed that I had been diagnosed to suffer migraines when I was a kid, some 20 years ago. I've looked everywhere to find further info on this issue in relation to Class 3 ATCO medical clearance and there doesn't appear to be specific reference to it being an issue. However I have received my medical date from NATS who inform me I may require a specialist neurological report relating to this historical issue?
Has anyone else come across this with highlighting previous medical issues or incidents?
MEDICAL query - does anyone know or gone through the medical with a history of medical issues? I admit my health history is pretty much non-existent but in the interests of disclosure I detailed that I had been diagnosed to suffer migraines when I was a kid, some 20 years ago. I've looked everywhere to find further info on this issue in relation to Class 3 ATCO medical clearance and there doesn't appear to be specific reference to it being an issue. However I have received my medical date from NATS who inform me I may require a specialist neurological report relating to this historical issue?
Has anyone else come across this with highlighting previous medical issues or incidents?
The doctor at Swanwick seemed happy with what I've provided but he said that he'll speak with the CAA and they'll decide if it's enough to give me the medical certificate.
The day after my medical I received an email saying that I'll have to see a neurologist at Gatwick (waiting for the date of the appointment now).
I suggest you take whatever paperwork you've got regarding the migraines with you. It could be enough or you could be referred to a neurologist for a further review.
Hope it helps.
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From: Sheffield
Jerez - October
Hi, just found out I’ll be going to Jerez in October, recently passed my medical so hopefully my security clearance should be ok. I’ve tried to pm you but your box is full, wanted to see if you’d got a WhatsApp group going that I could join please
Congratulations! Do you want to pm me your number? I've created a WhatsApp group, il add you into it!
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Hi, just found out I’ll be going to Jerez in October, recently passed my medical so hopefully my security clearance should be ok. I’ve tried to pm you but your box is full, wanted to see if you’d got a WhatsApp group going that I could join ple
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Hi, just found out I’ll be going to Jerez in October, recently passed my medical so hopefully my security clearance should be ok. I’ve tried to pm you but your box is full, wanted to see if you’d got a WhatsApp group going that I could join ple
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From: Lincolnshire
We do have a group going (I've also just messaged StuBob) - if you want to pm me your number I can add you to the group!
I can only have 1 pm stored at a time so il try and get any message I receive deleted so both of you can send me your contact info!
Congratulations on getting through recruitment btw!!
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From: Burnham
Hi, long-time lurker here. I've just got my placement - going to Gloucester in July!
I saw a couple of others have posted that they're on the same course, is there a whatsapp group I can join?
Btw, did you guys get a confirmation email about your placement? I got a phone call but was wondering if there'd be an email with more details coming out?
I saw a couple of others have posted that they're on the same course, is there a whatsapp group I can join?
Btw, did you guys get a confirmation email about your placement? I got a phone call but was wondering if there'd be an email with more details coming out?
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From: London
Got the call today at work to let me know that I'm off to GTC in July! Very glad to have gotten through all the interviews unscathed.
Is there a Whatsapp group floating around for the July course that I could possibly join?
Is there a Whatsapp group floating around for the July course that I could possibly join?
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From: Moray
Hi, long-time lurker here. I've just got my placement - going to Gloucester in July!
I saw a couple of others have posted that they're on the same course, is there a whatsapp group I can join?
Btw, did you guys get a confirmation email about your placement? I got a phone call but was wondering if there'd be an email with more details coming out?
I saw a couple of others have posted that they're on the same course, is there a whatsapp group I can join?
Btw, did you guys get a confirmation email about your placement? I got a phone call but was wondering if there'd be an email with more details coming out?
Yes, you'll get an email - then several more emails with pre-learning to do, forms to complete and send back etc.
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From: Burnham
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From: Northwich
atcwannabee AustralianSam Congrats both!
There's a WhatsApp group with 4 of us on it so far, do you want to DM me your numbers?
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Manchester
Passed my stage 2 assessment today. We started with 6 (10 no shows!) and were down to 3 by the time we got to DART.
The assessor said the last of the current process stage 2 assessments will be this week and the final stage 3 dates are throughout May. Everything else is on the new system which goes live April 1st but she recommended waiting a week or two for the teething problems to be worked through before applying.
The assessor said the last of the current process stage 2 assessments will be this week and the final stage 3 dates are throughout May. Everything else is on the new system which goes live April 1st but she recommended waiting a week or two for the teething problems to be worked through before applying.
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From: Burnham
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From: Gourock, Scotland
Hi,
We do have a group going (I've also just messaged StuBob) - if you want to pm me your number I can add you to the group!
I can only have 1 pm stored at a time so il try and get any message I receive deleted so both of you can send me your contact info!
Congratulations on getting through recruitment btw!!
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We do have a group going (I've also just messaged StuBob) - if you want to pm me your number I can add you to the group!
I can only have 1 pm stored at a time so il try and get any message I receive deleted so both of you can send me your contact info!
Congratulations on getting through recruitment btw!!
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Grant.
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Scotland
Hi guys,
After not getting it on my first attempt with what they call a nearly miss, I finally got it and couldn't be happier
So for those of you in a similar scenario, focus on the big picture regardless timescales and keep trying!
Anyone in the CTC course (in Hampshire) starting in July? (I've read here a few talking about a Jerez and a Gloucester course for July, but nothing about CTC?). Any Whatsapp/Facebook group created already?
After not getting it on my first attempt with what they call a nearly miss, I finally got it and couldn't be happier
So for those of you in a similar scenario, focus on the big picture regardless timescales and keep trying!Anyone in the CTC course (in Hampshire) starting in July? (I've read here a few talking about a Jerez and a Gloucester course for July, but nothing about CTC?). Any Whatsapp/Facebook group created already?
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: UK
If that's true, I could have saved myself the stress of going through the old process last week! 
But I wasn't going to throw away the chance of having two attempts at it. Fortunately I got through stage 2, so that's no longer relevant.
But, surely it's not in NATS's interest to move the goalposts too much in the direction of making things easier, is it?
But I wasn't going to throw away the chance of having two attempts at it. Fortunately I got through stage 2, so that's no longer relevant.But, surely it's not in NATS's interest to move the goalposts too much in the direction of making things easier, is it?
