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Got an email today stating that due to the high number of aplicants this year I won't be doing my stage 3 until 2020 now. No big deal glad to have it cleared up and gives me something to look forward too in the new year now! 
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Today I got an email from NATS confirming that all Stage 3 dates for 2019 were full and I will be invited for Stage 3 in 2020. They've "received an overwhelming number of applications". Doesn't sound too good for the probability to get in but it's worth a shot, right.
but it's worth a shot, right.Remain positive though, you've achieved a lot just getting through to stage 3 and whilst you may have to wait, there will always be a position for the right candidate. Irrespective of how many people attempt stage 3, the process is set up only pick the applicants with the right attributes and if you tick all the boxes it doesn't matter how many pass or fail prior to your own interview.
Best of luck for the future!
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They've two choices - go through the full process now and wait months on a start date because of instructor availability or slow the recruitment process down so you get into training sooner after Stage 3. Seems like they've gone for the latter
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Good afternoon all,
Does anyone have any last minute advice for a hopeful chap who has his Stage 3 interview and assessment day tomorrow?
Good luck to all who have theirs soon!
Does anyone have any last minute advice for a hopeful chap who has his Stage 3 interview and assessment day tomorrow?
Good luck to all who have theirs soon!
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. Tomorrow remember to not get discouraged by any missteps and don't overthink any particular question or task, don't second-guess yourself - whatever result might be you will have gained new precious life experience Best of luck!
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Please, could you explain how it the process once you have finished please? It will be very interesting to know a little of bit more about the group activity, the personal interview, etc.
Thanks and good luck!
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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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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.
https://www.caa.co.uk/Aeromedical-Ex...c-controllers/
Click and download the 'ATCO Medical Requirements' link towards the top of the page and all the technical information should be there.
https://www.caa.co.uk/Aeromedical-Ex...c-controllers/
Click and download the 'ATCO Medical Requirements' link towards the top of the page and all the technical information should be there.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
