NATS interview process
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From: Sydney
First off I wouldn't worry too much about recalling every little piece of info about the aircraft, especially at this stage in the process. During my stage 3 (admittedly the older process) I didn't have to recall any actual aircraft info, but a basic understanding of the main manufacturer models helped very slightly. However, competent knowledge of the other information in the booklet was extremely useful.
That being said I didn't know this before hand so revised the final few pages by grouping aircraft into flight levels and cruising speeds which helped. I made a set of very basic graphs for FLs (aircraft on the x-axis and FL on the y-axis), on this I could add basic other info too and as I'm a very visual learner I became able to recall the image in my head when needed.
Capacity numbers are so variable in the real world, so long as you have an idea of the difference between the smaller narrow body aircraft (e.g. B737's/A320s...) and larger wide body (e.g. B777s/A380...) this may come in useful.
As for routes and companies I honestly didn't worry too much, again just knowing that the European carriers are likely to use smaller aircraft and the international carriers larger may be useful but I'd be amazed if any of this information turns into a deal breaker so long as you're showing the right attributes in other areas.
Anyway best of luck with the day and maybe we'll cross paths in the future!
TC
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From: london
Thank you Topcat47... although the new one isn't as complicated as the old one... I need to know aircraft type, cruising level, speed, and destinations, thankfully they have simplified this section a little.
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
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From: Gloucester
Thank you Topcat47... although the new one isn't as complicated as the old one... I need to know aircraft type, cruising level, speed, and destinations, thankfully they have simplified this section a little.
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
Anyone here in Jerez? What’s the aircraft recognition section on the basic like out there? The one we did was 50 planes and a lot to take in but that’s the basic course I suppose!
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From: UK
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From: UK
They did ask me and the rest of the group to write our email address on a document at the very beginning of the day. The only way they’ll get hold of my phone number is by checking the CV I attached all the way at the very start of the process.
So with that in mind I think it will be an email. Would be ideal to hear soon tbh.
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From: UK
i honestly can’t recall accurately. They just said you’ll hear from us in 30 days.
They did ask me and the rest of the group to write our email address on a document at the very beginning of the day. The only way they’ll get hold of my phone number is by checking the CV I attached all the way at the very start of the process.
So with that in mind I think it will be an email. Would be ideal to hear soon tbh.
When did you sit yours?
Make sure to update us if you hear anything!
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From: UK
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From: Bournemouth
Thank you Topcat47... although the new one isn't as complicated as the old one... I need to know aircraft type, cruising level, speed, and destinations, thankfully they have simplified this section a little.
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
I like the graph idea I will try this, It may help with recall
it's good to know they don't focus too much on this last section, takes the stress out of it a little
Thanks, hope our paths do cross
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From: london
I think it went well, but I'm always the second guessing myself after the fact... now the waiting starts, they did mention it could a few weeks to here back.
Good luck to all who have their stage 3 coming up and to those who are waiting to hear back from the assessment day
Good luck to all who have their stage 3 coming up and to those who are waiting to hear back from the assessment day
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From: UK
I think it went well, but I'm always the second guessing myself after the fact... now the waiting starts, they did mention it could a few weeks to here back.
Good luck to all who have their stage 3 coming up and to those who are waiting to hear back from the assessment day
Good luck to all who have their stage 3 coming up and to those who are waiting to hear back from the assessment day
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From: York