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Anybody whos been through the interview process got any idea how long it actually takes for NATS to e-mail you regarding whether your through to stage 2 or not?
They say up to 15 working days but im presuming this is longest possible scenario?
They say up to 15 working days but im presuming this is longest possible scenario?
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@cereal
You are given a link in your acceptance email and you can arrange it for as soon as is convenient. I waited a month as I have quit smoking and been in training so that I am in the best possible shape. May not be necessary but I wanted to make sure.
You are given a link in your acceptance email and you can arrange it for as soon as is convenient. I waited a month as I have quit smoking and been in training so that I am in the best possible shape. May not be necessary but I wanted to make sure.
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Hi guys, first time poster here.
Just got my date through for my Phase 1 : 10/09
I've been reading through some of the most recent responses, and just have a couple of questions.
ATC Test paper, is this just multiple choice questions regarding the paper or are they 'please explain xxx' sorts of things?
Also, could I get a clarification on the amount of questions for each section and time limits?
Oh, one last thing. Anyone know of anywhere else I could get hold of some extra diagramming tests, i'm struggling to get my head around 1 (I know, just 1 but it's doing my nut in) of the questions on the sample paper and was hoping if there were any more examples to be found so I can try and get 2 and 2 to equal 4.
Thanks in advance
Just got my date through for my Phase 1 : 10/09
I've been reading through some of the most recent responses, and just have a couple of questions.
ATC Test paper, is this just multiple choice questions regarding the paper or are they 'please explain xxx' sorts of things?
Also, could I get a clarification on the amount of questions for each section and time limits?
Oh, one last thing. Anyone know of anywhere else I could get hold of some extra diagramming tests, i'm struggling to get my head around 1 (I know, just 1 but it's doing my nut in) of the questions on the sample paper and was hoping if there were any more examples to be found so I can try and get 2 and 2 to equal 4.
Thanks in advance
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That's right, you have to send off the initial form first and NATS contact you about arranging the medical if they pass you as fit. It took me 3 weeks to realise I hadn't filled out the initial form, which is annoying as it seems that some people are still being streamed into a Sept 2010 course.
That's right, you have to send off the initial form first and NATS contact you about arranging the medical if they pass you as fit. It took me 3 weeks to realise I hadn't filled out the initial form, which is annoying as it seems that some people are still being streamed into a Sept 2010 course.
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In terms of start dates does anyone know for certain the schedule for courses at Hurn? I have read a number of posts on here and such is the nature of forums, much I am sure is rumour or whisper.
I passed my medical in July but have not heard anything since confirmation that they had received my certificate. Am I right to assume that I will probably be starting in October? It was indicated to me at my interview that a January start was likely.
Is there anyway those that are waiting can find out?!
I passed my medical in July but have not heard anything since confirmation that they had received my certificate. Am I right to assume that I will probably be starting in October? It was indicated to me at my interview that a January start was likely.
Is there anyway those that are waiting can find out?!
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Could anyone who has recently passed their initial medical tell me what is involved with the eye test? I need glasses/contacts but fall within the limits or correctiveness. Do they test you both without correctiveness and with? Or will they just test me with my contacts?
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rewolf321, Im sorry I have no idea whether that would affect you or not. When you apply for your medical you have to declare all your medical history on the form. The doctor at the medical then discussed every aspect of mine with me and then requested that I got my GP to write a letter explaining various parts. So you would have the opportunity to explain your situation.
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Just found out I didn't make it to stage 2 (took a week for them to reply). I'm pretty sure I could make it through S1 if I applied next year but I may decide to end it here.
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions.
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions.
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@ thomolithic: The 4 tests at stage 1 were all multiple choice, the numbers and times should be in my post on page 311 i think.
Hey folks, startin to panic now cause just realised i made a booby regarding Headwinds... I did quote a bit of research before the stage 1 but I never came across Headwinds, and there were a couple of questions like this for example:-
An a/c is flying at 420 knots with a headwind of 60 knots. What speed is it travelling? There were 4 choices, 2 were whole numbers like 380 and 480 and 2 were decimal point numbers that I cant really remember. I know that I choose 480 but now I know that was wrong, can someone tell me how that is calculated pls?
At stage 1, after you've sat the first 2 tests, they ask people to leave. Those remaining sit the last 2 tests.
Does anyone know, if you passed the first 2 tests, is it ur results for the last 2 that determine if you get to stage 2 or not? Or if you passed the first 2, do they use all four tests to determine it?
just worried now after realising I balls the Headwind questions up
Thanks in advance
Hey folks, startin to panic now cause just realised i made a booby regarding Headwinds... I did quote a bit of research before the stage 1 but I never came across Headwinds, and there were a couple of questions like this for example:-
An a/c is flying at 420 knots with a headwind of 60 knots. What speed is it travelling? There were 4 choices, 2 were whole numbers like 380 and 480 and 2 were decimal point numbers that I cant really remember. I know that I choose 480 but now I know that was wrong, can someone tell me how that is calculated pls?
At stage 1, after you've sat the first 2 tests, they ask people to leave. Those remaining sit the last 2 tests.
Does anyone know, if you passed the first 2 tests, is it ur results for the last 2 that determine if you get to stage 2 or not? Or if you passed the first 2, do they use all four tests to determine it?
just worried now after realising I balls the Headwind questions up
Thanks in advance
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@sharmanat0r, A headwind means the wind is blowing against the plane so the final speed will be the speed of the aircraft minus the speed of the wind. I'm sure a lot of people were confused by this question because not all the answers had the same units.
I don't think you need to worry about these questions since you must have passed the paper to get to the third and fourth test.
I don't think you need to worry about these questions since you must have passed the paper to get to the third and fourth test.
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Just found out I didn't make it to stage 2 either, to be honest I was quietly confident so its come as quite a shock.
Only positives I can get out of it is I want to do aerodrome and actually see what Im controlling and the chances are through NATS I wouldn't have gotten that opportunity.
ASTAC or BaE now for me (with a pretty heavy career development loan).
Only viewing this as a minor setback, as they say if you want something enough...
Only positives I can get out of it is I want to do aerodrome and actually see what Im controlling and the chances are through NATS I wouldn't have gotten that opportunity.
ASTAC or BaE now for me (with a pretty heavy career development loan).
Only viewing this as a minor setback, as they say if you want something enough...
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Hey Notnek/SS10, aw man im sorry to hear that
got butterflies now cause i did mine same time (13th) just cant check emails at work....
i finally understand the feeling people have been havin since this forum started gut wrenchin lol!
EDIT
Just checked on my phone, heart has never beat so fast when i seen the email from NATS.... they said in order to get to stage 2 gota do that online Bio Date Personality questionaire test.... this is the one that u either get it right or you dont.... as honest as possible....
got butterflies now cause i did mine same time (13th) just cant check emails at work....
i finally understand the feeling people have been havin since this forum started
gut wrenchin lol!EDIT
Just checked on my phone, heart has never beat so fast when i seen the email from NATS.... they said in order to get to stage 2 gota do that online Bio Date Personality questionaire test.... this is the one that u either get it right or you dont.... as honest as possible....
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Can anyone tell me how long it usual takes for NATS to consider your initial online application?
I submitted mine on August 2nd but apart from the email confirming they had received it I havent heard anything else.
Also I think I may have submitted my application twice, so I emailed them to inform this but never heard back about this either.
Am probably unduly worrying but when I applied in 2008 I seem to remember that they got back very quickly after the initial application.
Thanks
I submitted mine on August 2nd but apart from the email confirming they had received it I havent heard anything else.
Also I think I may have submitted my application twice, so I emailed them to inform this but never heard back about this either.
Am probably unduly worrying but when I applied in 2008 I seem to remember that they got back very quickly after the initial application.
Thanks
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Hey ILOVEMCO
i heard back about 2 weeks after I submitted my application and that was to do the preliminary first online checking test. Im not sure if you should wait but couldnthurt to try and give them a call to follow up with it. I've a number here, 01489615832, that I was trying to ring a few weeks back but it always went straight to answer machine. But i was ringing between 1 an 2 lunch hour... I left a message and they rang me back 2 days later. If your curious I dont see any harm. Good luck
i heard back about 2 weeks after I submitted my application and that was to do the preliminary first online checking test. Im not sure if you should wait but couldnthurt to try and give them a call to follow up with it. I've a number here, 01489615832, that I was trying to ring a few weeks back but it always went straight to answer machine. But i was ringing between 1 an 2 lunch hour... I left a message and they rang me back 2 days later. If your curious I dont see any harm. Good luck
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Well done Sharmanat0r and good luck with the next stage.
@ILOVEMCO For me it took 5 days after they emailed saying that my details were being forwarded to the the medical team for assessment. Were your details forwarded? 18 days+ seems a long time.
@ILOVEMCO For me it took 5 days after they emailed saying that my details were being forwarded to the the medical team for assessment. Were your details forwarded? 18 days+ seems a long time.
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The only email I'v received from NATS was the one you get straight after submitting an application saying thank you and that they are now considering it and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Iv been checking my emails several times a day ever since but I havent received anything. Checked my junk folder too just in case but nothing in there from them either.
Thanks Sharmanat0r for the number I'l try and call them on Monday and try find out whats happening.
Am a bit worried now, tbh I didnt think i'd have much trouble getting past the application screening but maybe my failure to get past the first stage last time has counted against me.
Iv been checking my emails several times a day ever since but I havent received anything. Checked my junk folder too just in case but nothing in there from them either.
Thanks Sharmanat0r for the number I'l try and call them on Monday and try find out whats happening.
Am a bit worried now, tbh I didnt think i'd have much trouble getting past the application screening but maybe my failure to get past the first stage last time has counted against me.
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SS10 said: "Just found out I didn't make it to stage 2 either, to be honest I was quietly confident so its come as quite a shock."
Hey mate, same feeling here.
Sat the assessment on 13th of Aug and also didn't manage to get through. Answered 34/40 cubes and 42/50 diagrams, and did not wild guess any of them 
. I am starting to have doubts about my own skills.... and that's not good. 
I wish we all could have access to our results. Why is NATS encouraging us to apply again after 12 months and does not provide any feedback on results? I am sure a mark based on the rate of right answers could be a fair feedback and would leave everyone happier. Or is there something we shouldn't know about? Are they affraid that we start to compare results?
@SS10: do you have any idea (rough figures) how much the self-sponsored way (ASTAC or BAE) could cost?
@Sharmanat0r: congratulations mate!!! Wish you the best!!!
Hey mate, same feeling here.
Sat the assessment on 13th of Aug and also didn't manage to get through. Answered 34/40 cubes and 42/50 diagrams, and did not wild guess any of them . I am starting to have doubts about my own skills.... and that's not good. I wish we all could have access to our results. Why is NATS encouraging us to apply again after 12 months and does not provide any feedback on results? I am sure a mark based on the rate of right answers could be a fair feedback and would leave everyone happier. Or is there something we shouldn't know about? Are they affraid that we start to compare results?
@SS10: do you have any idea (rough figures) how much the self-sponsored way (ASTAC or BAE) could cost?
@Sharmanat0r: congratulations mate!!!
Wish you the best!!!
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@ filipebravo
Yes mate, I've priced up both colleges (BaE/ASTAC) and there around about the same price, however they are negotiable apparently. Brace yourself...
Basic training course: £5,000 (roughly)
Aerodrome: £15,500 (roughly)
Both prices are fully inclusive of VAT.
Im in the process of applying for a career development loan but they only give up to £10,000. So Im looking for advice on any further financial avenues myself.
Yes mate, I've priced up both colleges (BaE/ASTAC) and there around about the same price, however they are negotiable apparently. Brace yourself...
Basic training course: £5,000 (roughly)
Aerodrome: £15,500 (roughly)
Both prices are fully inclusive of VAT.
Im in the process of applying for a career development loan but they only give up to £10,000. So Im looking for advice on any further financial avenues myself.