NATS interview process
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: southampton
Hi all,
I've been with NATS for a while now training in Area, just passed final exams at CTC and awaiting posting detail to unit.
If you have questions about the actual time at the college feel free to drop me a message.
I also went to Jerez to do the basic & foundation part of the course so if you want to know anything about that let us know.
I don't know anything about the new interview process/when they will start up again!
I've been with NATS for a while now training in Area, just passed final exams at CTC and awaiting posting detail to unit.
If you have questions about the actual time at the college feel free to drop me a message.
I also went to Jerez to do the basic & foundation part of the course so if you want to know anything about that let us know.
I don't know anything about the new interview process/when they will start up again!
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 3
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From: East Midlands, UK
Hi all, i've been following along for a while now but decided to register an account. I have my stage 3 coming up in March.
I would be very grateful for any handy tips for the assessment day (like how in depth do you need to know the pre- read material? Word for word, or just know the basic content, structure of ATC in the UK etc?
Also, i've been wondering if there is any one particular type of ATCO that is more 'in demand' from trainees. i.e. is tower more popular than area to get into for example? If so why? What are the pros and cons to each type of ATCO position? Thanks for any and all responses!
I would be very grateful for any handy tips for the assessment day (like how in depth do you need to know the pre- read material? Word for word, or just know the basic content, structure of ATC in the UK etc?
Also, i've been wondering if there is any one particular type of ATCO that is more 'in demand' from trainees. i.e. is tower more popular than area to get into for example? If so why? What are the pros and cons to each type of ATCO position? Thanks for any and all responses!
Last edited by DruryC4; 12th February 2020 at 22:14.
Joined: Feb 2020
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From: Southampton
Amazing well done!
I would say that learn that book cover to cover, the aircraft spec. (If they are still in there) are not going to appear lots but they will ask. They want o see you an retain information in a very short space of time!
Also they all take you to either Area or aerodrome and the majority are currently going through the area route because there is a grater need. People want different things, some guys on my course are desperate for area and vice-versa but ultimately you do not really get a choice!
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I would say that learn that book cover to cover, the aircraft spec. (If they are still in there) are not going to appear lots but they will ask. They want o see you an retain information in a very short space of time!
Also they all take you to either Area or aerodrome and the majority are currently going through the area route because there is a grater need. People want different things, some guys on my course are desperate for area and vice-versa but ultimately you do not really get a choice!
😌
Hi all, i've been following along for a while now but decided to register an account. I have my stage 3 coming up in March.
I would be very grateful for any handy tips for the assessment day (like how in depth do you need to know the pre- read material? Word for word, or just know the basic content, structure of ATC in the UK etc?
Also, i've been wondering if there is any one particular type of ATCO that is more 'in demand' from trainees. i.e. is tower more popular than area to get into for example? If so why? What are the pros and cons to each type of ATCO position? Thanks for any and all responses!
I would be very grateful for any handy tips for the assessment day (like how in depth do you need to know the pre- read material? Word for word, or just know the basic content, structure of ATC in the UK etc?
Also, i've been wondering if there is any one particular type of ATCO that is more 'in demand' from trainees. i.e. is tower more popular than area to get into for example? If so why? What are the pros and cons to each type of ATCO position? Thanks for any and all responses!
Joined: Sep 2019
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From: Reading
Hi all. I am starting at TATC Swanwick at the end of April 2020, still awaiting any kind of joining instructions. Does anyone have any advice for finding accommodation? Is there a separate thread here for that?
Joined: Feb 2020
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From: London
Does anyone know.... is it usually a call or an email that everyone gets?!.....
Last edited by Just_Waiting; 20th February 2020 at 12:49.
Joined: May 2019
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From: Gloucester
If you’re starting at Swanwick then ask NATS. When I got my posting they sent me recommendations of where to look for accommodation. They should put you in touch with other trainees (who were possibly on the same course as you) to help as well.
Joined: Feb 2020
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From: Dorset
Hello
Apologies if this is not the relevant thread, but does anybody have any indication when NATS are likely to open up the trainee ATCO vacancy window again?
It’s a job I have long dreamed of doing but due to family circumstances have not really been in a position to apply before.
I have signed up for the alert and check the website everyday but just wondering if the trainee window opens up every few months, years etc?
Cheers
Apologies if this is not the relevant thread, but does anybody have any indication when NATS are likely to open up the trainee ATCO vacancy window again?
It’s a job I have long dreamed of doing but due to family circumstances have not really been in a position to apply before.
I have signed up for the alert and check the website everyday but just wondering if the trainee window opens up every few months, years etc?
Cheers
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From: Coventry
JH
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: London
Have you heard anything back yet from Stage 3 JH?
Joined: Feb 2020
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From: London
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From: London
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: UK
But quite clearly an enormous amount has happened. Haven't been in touch yet, want to let the dust settle a bit. I am aware of NATS making cut backs though due to the airline's heavily reducing traffic.