NATS interview process
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hello everyone, i am going for stage 2 in a few days and i would just like to ask about the first part of the examination regarding the pdf they gave...everything ok about the radars, the airways, acronyms etc....but does anyone knows what they ask about the last 3 pages with plane statistics?? they ask about capacity, about speed? possible destinations?? any answer would help. Thank you in advance.
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Hi folks,
I've been lucky (and a bit surprised) to have passed 0 & 1 and now looking at booking my assessment day. I'd applied on a bit of a whim not really knowing what it was all about but the more I look it's seeming very exciting. I just am anxious over a few points I'm hoping someone may be able to help with:
I have a young family and am hoping to have another baby in the next few years, if this was to happen mid training has anyone seen allowances made for this?
We are in the south west, with brs and ext being my nearest airports. Is there much job opportunities here or am I likely to always commute?
The study training period, is this distance based or at a centre and if so where?
Anyone doing this with a young family? If so any advice welcome.
Thanks a lot!
I've been lucky (and a bit surprised) to have passed 0 & 1 and now looking at booking my assessment day. I'd applied on a bit of a whim not really knowing what it was all about but the more I look it's seeming very exciting. I just am anxious over a few points I'm hoping someone may be able to help with:
I have a young family and am hoping to have another baby in the next few years, if this was to happen mid training has anyone seen allowances made for this?
We are in the south west, with brs and ext being my nearest airports. Is there much job opportunities here or am I likely to always commute?
The study training period, is this distance based or at a centre and if so where?
Anyone doing this with a young family? If so any advice welcome.
Thanks a lot!
congrats for passing stage 0,1 . I intend to apply for stage 0 could you give some tips on how to prepare for the stage 0 and 1. Any suggestions is much appreciated please.
thanks
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As long as you revise it for however long it takes you to get a good grasp of it, don't stress - seriously. FEAST/DART you really cant prepare specifically for so don't waste time worrying - just get the backbone of the booklet in your head and you'll easily get past that first hurdle of the day.
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Hey Mate. Sorry to hear you weren’t successful. I had a phone call on Wednesday and was lucky enough to be offered a place with them.
It must be annoying not knowing exactly where things went wrong for you. Are you considering re-applying in 12 Months time? Barry Scott has given some good pointers. You could also think about joining the military as a Controller if that seems appealing to you?
It must be annoying not knowing exactly where things went wrong for you. Are you considering re-applying in 12 Months time? Barry Scott has given some good pointers. You could also think about joining the military as a Controller if that seems appealing to you?
12 months? Is it not a 2 year re-applying limit anymore? I have looked into the RAF however living abroad within the last 3 years has caused issues, so now I will just try and do my best to get some experience within ATC before re-applying.
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Holidays
Can anyone shed some light on how holiday/breaks work when at the training college?
I've heard there are set breaks but it would be interesting to know a little more.
Well done to everyone moving through the process
I've heard there are set breaks but it would be interesting to know a little more.
Well done to everyone moving through the process
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Hi All,
Long time lurker first time poster.
Booked my stage 3 for the 23rd of this month anybody else attending then ?
How long does the day last for, saw that the projected end was 4pm is this accurate ?
Thanks in advance
Long time lurker first time poster.
Booked my stage 3 for the 23rd of this month anybody else attending then ?
How long does the day last for, saw that the projected end was 4pm is this accurate ?
Thanks in advance
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See you next week!
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Your annual leave is allocated to you, usually between courses but also around public holiday times. You don't get to ask for days off unless in exceptional circumstances.
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I'll be there on the 23rd too mate. I saw someone say that stage 3 end times are much like stage 2 i.e. earlier than advised. He said his group of 11 candidates finished at 2pm. I guess it depends how many people are there on the day but I'm going with the assumption we'll be done for 2-3pm.
See you next week!
See you next week!
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@rr9
Stage 3
Be yourself
Demonstrate flexibility, thinking on your feet, team working, enthusiasm.
Prepare answers to competency type questions. Be prepared to expand and talk around your examples extensively.
Dress smart
Engage with the interviewers if they join you for lunch
Best of luck!
Stage 3
Be yourself
Demonstrate flexibility, thinking on your feet, team working, enthusiasm.
Prepare answers to competency type questions. Be prepared to expand and talk around your examples extensively.
Dress smart
Engage with the interviewers if they join you for lunch
Best of luck!
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A quick question on behalf of my son who is not on pprune. Any TATC’s who went to Global did you take Global’s accommodation or rent privately ? Is there much rental property available?
TIA
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Do Nats complete all of their ATCO training at Swanwick? I have now seen people mentioning Jerez and Gloucester ? Are they using other training facilities as I was of the understanding that all training was completed at Swanwick
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Yes FerroNATS at Jerez started to be used this month. I don’t know if it is a “one of “ although if the first course goes ok it will probably be used again.
GLOBAL ATS ( GATS ) at Gloucester have been used on several occasions I think they can only do Basic, Aerodrome and Approach Radar courses.
It has been intimated that in theory you could do your basic course at Global and then join an Area course at CTC however I don’t think that has ever happened yet.
I believe this is all due to capacity issues at CTC.
GLOBAL ATS ( GATS ) at Gloucester have been used on several occasions I think they can only do Basic, Aerodrome and Approach Radar courses.
It has been intimated that in theory you could do your basic course at Global and then join an Area course at CTC however I don’t think that has ever happened yet.
I believe this is all due to capacity issues at CTC.
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I rented privately, when I was looking last June there was enough available and it's a bit lower priced than Global's accommodation. They recommended Cheltenham over Gloucester, so almost everyone on our course is living there.