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Old 23rd Mar 2007, 15:27
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Ill go along with that! I think the illusion is that you have to try and tackle all the spacial problems you are faced with and by jove there certainly are enough to get you in a sweat when you open that booklet!!

Of course, the reality is making sure you get the ones you attempt RIGHT, rather than steaming off in a mad panic trying to answer the lot in the time given.(it just WONT happen)!
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Old 29th Mar 2007, 21:12
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timelapse: thank you for your reply, that sites quite informative. iv bought a few books and feel good with those now, just got to brush up mental arithmetic now.
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Old 29th Mar 2007, 21:19
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I grabbed a few books too when I was preparing. We didn't get many mental questions. I hear the 1st stage motivation paper sometimes has a few on, so best to brush up for that I guess

Best of luck! Let me know how you do
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Old 2nd Apr 2007, 10:41
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guys,

just because gonzo is a regular poster on here, by no means will he be your mate, an easy touch nor a pushover on interview day compared to any others. hes there for a reason and to do a job.
work hard, do the homework and you may become one of the lucky few to then work your b**ls off or a couple of more years and get to where you want to be. suffer the low pay for a number of months and within a few years you will be earning more than all your mates, more time off and actually enjoy the job you do.... unlike the majority of my non ATCO friends.
for the record, i have an art degree and sit here fat, dumb extremely happy and valid calling myself london control.
 
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by no means will he be your mate, an easy touch nor a pushover on interview day compared to any others. hes there for a reason and to do a job.
It is true, I do take a perverse pleasure out of making candidates squirm!
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You probably did my interview then Gonzo, there wasa lot of squirming going on in that room!
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Old 17th May 2007, 14:56
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can anyone help me?

Hey guys, its my first posting so take it easy on me I was wondering if you could help me. I am in my penultimate year at university studying for an undergraduate masters in Biomedical Sciences. I have been very interested in the aviation industry for a while now since I was a member of the ATC when I was 12. I appreciate the need to start organising some work experience before I apply to the trainee ATCO scheme to help me gain a better insight into how things work. However when I did contact NATS they said it is not necessary and due to the high security levels isn't even possible! If this is the case how then do you go about showing your commitment to a career as an ATCO or even if you will enjoy the role? I will therefore be greatful if someone could please advise me how to go about organising some work experience this summer after my exams are finished - if it is even needed at all? Any information related to this will also be greatly appreciated. I wait in anticipation of your responses.
Kind regards,
Brendan
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Old 17th May 2007, 17:45
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Visits to units will definately look good at the interview stage and if you can get work experience then it can only help. Neither of these is essential. The first step is passing the aptitude testing.
Local airports would probably be your best bet for visits or work experience.
Just try giving them a call.

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