NATS interview process
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From: Maidstone
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Exciting times!
It's interesting to see they are still offering courses for the first half of next year. They have held so many Stage 3 assessments now (2-3 / month for 6 months = 200+ people). If they have only filled a few courses so far there must be quite a low % of people making it through.
It's interesting to see they are still offering courses for the first half of next year. They have held so many Stage 3 assessments now (2-3 / month for 6 months = 200+ people). If they have only filled a few courses so far there must be quite a low % of people making it through.
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From: Prestwick
I found out 5 days after my Stage 3 - seems to be a variety in times regardless whether people have been successful or not. I’m July 2024 course too!
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From: Switzerland
As we’re on the same course, let me know if you want to connect somehow 😁
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From: Hampshire
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Interestingly they were doing another Stage 3 assessment today.
How do you guys know whether you're on an area or aerodrome course? I'll be starting training next year but don't think I've been told which one, unless i'm missing something?
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From: Hampshire
Originally Posted by ManUtd1999
I believe (not sure....) that all the courses at Global are aerodrome, whereas the Whiteley ones could be either? It's interesting (and good!) that you get to find out at this early-stage - with an area course you already know you will end up at either Swanwick or Prestwick for example.
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From: Manchester
Hi guys,
Does anyone know how often NATS open applications for the trainee ATC roles? Once a year etc, I'm interested in applying but I noticed some of you are starting courses up to the end of this year - so they may not open applications again for a long while potentially?
Appreciate no one knows for sure but if you do have a rough idea that would be appreciated!
Does anyone know how often NATS open applications for the trainee ATC roles? Once a year etc, I'm interested in applying but I noticed some of you are starting courses up to the end of this year - so they may not open applications again for a long while potentially?
Appreciate no one knows for sure but if you do have a rough idea that would be appreciated!
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From: Warrington
Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
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From: Hampshire
Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
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From: Hampshire
Hi everyone,
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
Got my eyes on a career in ATC after I finish my maths degree at university in June '25, so doing as much research and prep as I can now. I know they don't require a degree at all but I want to finish what I've started! I'm monitoring website to watch when the applications open (currently just says reopening 2024), given what I have seen online, is it worth applying as soon as they open, even with more than a year (potentially before I can start?) Also if anyone has tips for the online assessments (or any educated guesses on when applications may open) that would be great
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From: london
Im not starting in 2024 but I am intrested in doing ATC and I have a few questions if you dont mind!
First off congrats and how was the recruitment process? was it difficult to pass and did you reapply?