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Stage 1 process help???
hi guys i would just like to ask few questions on the the first stage process of the nats recruitment process.. this is the second time i am actually applying to nats first time i didnt do too well cause i was really busy with my university exams and i didnt get through..
This time my exam is on the 9th of october and i have been preparing for the test for a while. how much do i need to look into the text booklet i mean the documentation, and wat is that i need to memorise to pass the exam???
last time wen i sat the test i remember answering question on the distance between the airports for example (wats the mileage between Heathrow and Manchester ?) and this information is not in the booklet how how we suppose to know?? iwas quite confused guys so thats y asking very basic question
plz get back to me asap and i will really appreciate ur effort!!!
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saadpro27
This time my exam is on the 9th of october and i have been preparing for the test for a while. how much do i need to look into the text booklet i mean the documentation, and wat is that i need to memorise to pass the exam???
last time wen i sat the test i remember answering question on the distance between the airports for example (wats the mileage between Heathrow and Manchester ?) and this information is not in the booklet how how we suppose to know?? iwas quite confused guys so thats y asking very basic question
plz get back to me asap and i will really appreciate ur effort!!!
thankx
saadpro27
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Anything in the document can come up in the test, so know it all!
As for the question on the distance between airports, I don't remember one in the test I did. However, as I remember, it is multiple choice and therefore I would imagine that out of the 4 choices, one of them would be screamingly obvious?
i.e. Distance from Manchester to London (I don't know the official answer myself however I would imagine it's something like this)
a) 20 miles
b) 200 miles
c) 1000 miles
d) 2000 miles
Common sense maybe? It's not too hard to figure out. Learn UK geography and ROUGH distances. Instructors at the college have told me they get so frustrated when people turn up and haven't got a clue where certain places are (not exactly, but the vicinity...)
Hope that helps.
As for the question on the distance between airports, I don't remember one in the test I did. However, as I remember, it is multiple choice and therefore I would imagine that out of the 4 choices, one of them would be screamingly obvious?
i.e. Distance from Manchester to London (I don't know the official answer myself however I would imagine it's something like this)
a) 20 miles
b) 200 miles
c) 1000 miles
d) 2000 miles
Common sense maybe? It's not too hard to figure out. Learn UK geography and ROUGH distances. Instructors at the college have told me they get so frustrated when people turn up and haven't got a clue where certain places are (not exactly, but the vicinity...)
Hope that helps.
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thankx for the reply.
i know its obvious but the reason i ASKED THE QUESTION is that where is this stuff in the booklet? i couldnt find it!! but i guess we need to look out for these things!!
never mind thankx
i know its obvious but the reason i ASKED THE QUESTION is that where is this stuff in the booklet? i couldnt find it!! but i guess we need to look out for these things!!
never mind thankx
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well without sounding patronising, i think the point watch_the_birdie is striking it is that you shouldnt expect to have all the information handed to you on a plate... ATC is about spatial awareness and some geography amongst other things. I suspect the multiple choice options were similar to those deatailed, and you should be able to work out which one is the most likely answer.
They teach you a lot at the college but you have to come in with some common sense and knowledge, which i would consider knowing where the major cities in the UK to be. maybe thats just me though...
anyway, seeing as you know that came up last time, you'll be better prepared this time right?
They teach you a lot at the college but you have to come in with some common sense and knowledge, which i would consider knowing where the major cities in the UK to be. maybe thats just me though...
anyway, seeing as you know that came up last time, you'll be better prepared this time right?
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feonagh,
You could take the train from Southampton airport to Swanwick station and get a taxi from there (or walk if you feel like exercise). Far cheaper than a taxi for the whole journey.
Good luck
You could take the train from Southampton airport to Swanwick station and get a taxi from there (or walk if you feel like exercise). Far cheaper than a taxi for the whole journey.
Good luck
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Instructors at the college have told me they get so frustrated when people turn up and haven't got a clue where certain places are (not exactly, but the vicinity...)
So a basic knowledge of worldwide geography is required and is expected of trainees starting the college.
Good luck to you all.
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I remember a Law question that was on my basic Law exam,it required you to know that Newcastle was more than 40km away from Norwich, if you did, you would realise that a flight plan would be required as the aircraft was IFR and weighed over 7500kg MTOW (please don't quote me on those figures!)
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not to mention the one about "aircraft flies from Bournemouth to Norwich IFR, what flight level should it fly.... a- 50 b- 55 c- 60 d-65"
I also remember one in 2nd stage motivation paper that asked about ICAO designators..... eg, "the ICAO codes EGLL, EGPD, EGNJ & EGSH represent which airports?" then listing 4 lots of 4 airports, some different, some just in a different order etc (note, not the same question as I had, but answers on a postcard to.........)
I also remember one in 2nd stage motivation paper that asked about ICAO designators..... eg, "the ICAO codes EGLL, EGPD, EGNJ & EGSH represent which airports?" then listing 4 lots of 4 airports, some different, some just in a different order etc (note, not the same question as I had, but answers on a postcard to.........)
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Hi,
After what i can only say was a terrible third stage interview i have just found out that i have failed to make the cut to get into college the first time around. However my query is whether i am able to re-apply from the date of my intial application, or from the date of my last interview. This would make a big difference for me as i applied in april and that would be much more bearable period to wait.
Thanks.
After what i can only say was a terrible third stage interview i have just found out that i have failed to make the cut to get into college the first time around. However my query is whether i am able to re-apply from the date of my intial application, or from the date of my last interview. This would make a big difference for me as i applied in april and that would be much more bearable period to wait.
Thanks.
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Stage 3 Help!!
I've got my stage 3 Interview coming up in a few weeks and wanted to know what to expect on the day.
I've read most of the info that people have posted....so thanks everyone!!.....but I've read that there is some kind of game as part of the group exercise?? if so, do the games vary or is it the same?
And with regards to the interview....I've read the two packs that came for the last two stages and been on a visit to Swanwick.....does anyone suggest anything else I could be doing from now until my interview that will help??
I've read most of the info that people have posted....so thanks everyone!!.....but I've read that there is some kind of game as part of the group exercise?? if so, do the games vary or is it the same?
And with regards to the interview....I've read the two packs that came for the last two stages and been on a visit to Swanwick.....does anyone suggest anything else I could be doing from now until my interview that will help??
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Hi, thanks for all the useful information on here!
I have just taken my stage 1 tests and was wondering if anybody can link me to what we have to learn for the stage 2 tests? I wanted to get learning as soon as possible, in case i get through and then get a date to go that is very soon.
Thankyou
I have just taken my stage 1 tests and was wondering if anybody can link me to what we have to learn for the stage 2 tests? I wanted to get learning as soon as possible, in case i get through and then get a date to go that is very soon.
Thankyou
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I really need to know whther i can erapply from the date of intial entry (when i sent my application to NATS), or from the date f my last stage. Ive been unable to make it through to NATS training related phoneline and im eager to find out as the ramifications of each outcome is massive.
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not native english speaker
Hi,
I just had my stage1 test yesterday. And want to ask someone who passed stage2, if there is a disadvantage if you are not native english speaker. If i pass stage1 I just want to know if i need to worry about my english. I can speak fluent and understand the maind content, but sometimes you just get stuck... Especially in very important situations. I've been living in england just more than a year....
I just had my stage1 test yesterday. And want to ask someone who passed stage2, if there is a disadvantage if you are not native english speaker. If i pass stage1 I just want to know if i need to worry about my english. I can speak fluent and understand the maind content, but sometimes you just get stuck... Especially in very important situations. I've been living in england just more than a year....
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Anyone know of any decent hotels around the Fareham area. Got my stage 2 end of this month, but gonna have to stay overnight.
How far is it from Portsmouth. Would it be easy to get to for 9am from Portsmouth or should I stay a bit closer??
Thanks.
How far is it from Portsmouth. Would it be easy to get to for 9am from Portsmouth or should I stay a bit closer??
Thanks.
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Is there anybody here who either works at Swanwick or knows a contact there that I could email/phone to get a day there and listen in?
I am 18 and have just taken the 1st stage of selection and am awaiting the results with my fingers crossed!
Thankyou
I am 18 and have just taken the 1st stage of selection and am awaiting the results with my fingers crossed!
Thankyou