NATS interview process
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From: Bournemouth
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From: Bournemouth
Class 3 medical
Can anybody advise what is allowed in regards to spherical difference for a class 3 medical license.
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
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From: Gloucester
Can anybody advise what is allowed in regards to spherical difference for a class 3 medical license.
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
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From: Bournemouth
Serravelle I would check up on the specifications on the CAA website which has all the information needed especially on something like that which will have the minumum tolerances for the Class 3 medical certificate.
Click and download the 'ATCO Medical Requirements' link towards the top of the page and all the technical information should be there.
Click and download the 'ATCO Medical Requirements' link towards the top of the page and all the technical information should be there.
I maybe shouldn't have highlighted it, but what's done is done.
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From: London
Can anybody advise what is allowed in regards to spherical difference for a class 3 medical license.
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
I was advised a spherical difference of less than 3 dioptres was accepted but the NATS website says the difference in correction should not exceed 2 dioptres.
I don't want to waste anybody's time but with an eyesight of -0.25 and +2.50, does this make me ineligible?
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From: croatia
So, how did it go? Hope you've done well and have some tips for us going through the same in few days
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From: UK
I have a requirement on my medical certificate that I have to have a spare pair of glasses, but that's it. No one has mentioned extra checkups to me yet, but maybe that's because my prescription has been stable for some time now.
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From: UK
i enjoyed the day! It flew by and consisted of exactly what they said it would.
I haven't heard anything back yet, so I am now in the unknowing faze which is arguably worse than the days running up to the stage 3!
The interview was long but it followed a similar theme to the countless past interview experiences posted on here. Just be calm, have your competency examples ready and it will flow nicely.
Learn everything in the book, it is imperative as the knowledge test will ask you anything from any section.
Group assessment is good fun, I can’t say anything about it I’m afraid as the scenarios will change. but be confident and work well as a team.
Ultimately thought just try and enjoy the day. I really enjoyed it and thought all the staff at NATS were warm, friendly and enjoyable company.
like I said above, I haven’t heard anything back yet, so take my advice in anyway you want.
And good luck.
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From: croatia
Well I hope you'll get some good news soon!
Thank you for sharing info.... I have 2 days to go so I guess I will calm my nerves by then haha
P.s. Anyone going for Stage3 on 13th and staying at Holliday Inn let me know. Maybe we can grab a cup of coffee the day before
Thank you for sharing info.... I have 2 days to go so I guess I will calm my nerves by then haha
P.s. Anyone going for Stage3 on 13th and staying at Holliday Inn let me know. Maybe we can grab a cup of coffee the day before
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From: Hillingdon
hi
i enjoyed the day! It flew by and consisted of exactly what they said it would.
I haven't heard anything back yet, so I am now in the unknowing phase which is arguably worse than the days running up to the stage 3!
The interview was long but it followed a similar theme to the countless past interview experiences posted on here. Just be calm, have your competency examples ready and it will flow nicely.
Learn everything in the book, it is imperative as the knowledge test will ask you anything from any section.
Group assessment is good fun, I can’t say anything about it I’m afraid as the scenarios will change. but be confident and work well as a team.
Ultimately thought just try and enjoy the day. I really enjoyed it and thought all the staff at NATS were warm, friendly and enjoyable company.
like I said above, I haven’t heard anything back yet, so take my advice in anyway you want.
And good luck.
Hope you will get a positive response soon!
And thanks, as I would take your advice.
Helped a lot.
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From: UK
Sat my Stage 3 on Monday, and just like previous poster, the day was long but enjoyable overall.
For those reapplying following the old system, expect many changes to the format and interview.
Can't say any more than that as we all know, but I personally think it's an improvement to the old ways.
We have been told it can be up to a month to hear back, however this may speed up as they get more used to the new systems.
Good luck to anyone waiting to attend or waiting to hear!
For those reapplying following the old system, expect many changes to the format and interview.
Can't say any more than that as we all know, but I personally think it's an improvement to the old ways.
We have been told it can be up to a month to hear back, however this may speed up as they get more used to the new systems.
Good luck to anyone waiting to attend or waiting to hear!
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From: UK
Stage 1 is online and consists of aptitude tests,
Stage 2 is online and consists of personality questions,
Stage 3 is in person for interview, retesting Stage 1 and a group excersice
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From: Glasgow
Interesting.
I suppose that the online tests are changed and are somehow similar to FEAST then?
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From: UK
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From: UK
Tell me about it..!
It's been a week today since my S3 day. They did say 30days or so, so i'm in the mindset of it being another couple of weeks before we hear.
It's frustrating as they will clearly know our outcome! And i have been unsuccessful then it'll be tough to wait 30 days before finding that out.... I've put a lot on hold for this recently.
It's been a week today since my S3 day. They did say 30days or so, so i'm in the mindset of it being another couple of weeks before we hear.
It's frustrating as they will clearly know our outcome! And i have been unsuccessful then it'll be tough to wait 30 days before finding that out.... I've put a lot on hold for this recently.
