Airservices Australia Psychometric Testing

[hohoisme]

Originally Posted by kmat

Hi pilotwings,

I was at the assessment centre last week and also haven’t heard anything. No call, email or application status update. You’re right about it being a long week!

Hi, I was at the assessment centre last week too. How many tests did you do on the assessment day?

[jazzycab]

Assessment Centre

Finally confirmation today that I'm in, congratulations to anyone else who made it and commiserations to those that missed out.
Those that have described the assessment centre day regardless of how long ago, have done it justice. The tests may have been tweaked and changed here and there, but they all seem to be things that you can't really prepare for - just keep your head, stay calm and obey the rules stipulated

[AKorol]

Awesome work Jazzycab!
Have they offered you enroute or tower?

[Vandelayy]

Originally Posted by jazzycab

Finally confirmation today that I'm in, congratulations to anyone else who made it and commiserations to those that missed out.
Those that have described the assessment centre day regardless of how long ago, have done it justice. The tests may have been tweaked and changed here and there, but they all seem to be things that you can't really prepare for - just keep your head, stay calm and obey the rules stipulated

Congrats!

Were you sent home early from the assessment day or were you kept all day?

[pilotwings]

Also got accepted today into enroute, agree with jazzy on everything regarding the assessment day, the most valuable thing you can do to prepare is get a good night's sleep beforehand.

[jazzycab]

Originally Posted by AKorol

Awesome work Jazzycab!
Have they offered you enroute or tower?

Thanks AKorol, I've been offered an enroute course.

Originally Posted by Vandelayy

Congrats!

Were you sent home early from the assessment day or were you kept all day?

I was there all day, Vandelayy

Originally Posted by pilotwings

Also got accepted today into enroute, agree with jazzy on everything regarding the assessment day, the most valuable thing you can do to prepare is get a good night's sleep beforehand.

Congratulations, when are you starting?

[pilotwings]

Originally Posted by jazzycab

Congratulations, when are you starting?

1st of October, are you the same?

[jazzycab]

Originally Posted by pilotwings

1st of October, are you the same?

No, I requested starting next year due to my current job, so I'm starting in January. Best of luck!

[pilotwings]

Originally Posted by jazzycab

No, I requested starting next year due to my current job, so I'm starting in January. Best of luck!

Thanks mate you too, almost doesnt feel real.

[jazzycab]

Originally Posted by pilotwings

Thanks mate you too, almost doesnt feel real.

Cheers, I know what you mean! Good luck getting all of the pre-course stuff done prior to October

[philosophrenic]

help needed with Airservice Australia recruitment process

(thanks for moving my post to where it should be, I'll go through all previous post.)

[pilotwings]

Originally Posted by philosophrenic

(thanks for moving my post to where it should be, I'll go through all previous post.)

Hi all, I'm in the process of Airservices ATC trainee application process and looking for advise and help. I have made it through the first 2 steps and is about to attend the whole day assessment in MEL facility in September. Can anyone speculate the selection rate of this step and/or the previous steps? Any tips on this assessment day, like what's involved and what preparation will be great. TIA!

You aren't competing against the other people there, as long as you meet the standard that airservices want, you should make it through. If you wanted the selection rate just out of curiosity I'd guess it to be just under 50%. As stated previously, there is almost nothing you can do to prepare for the assessment day other than have a good sleep the night before. If I were to give you specific information on the tests themselves it would be more likely to hurt than help you.

[kmat]

Originally Posted by philosophrenic

(thanks for moving my post to where it should be, I'll go through all previous post.)

Hi all, I'm in the process of Airservices ATC trainee application process and looking for advise and help. I have made it through the first 2 steps and is about to attend the whole day assessment in MEL facility in September. Can anyone speculate the selection rate of this step and/or the previous steps? Any tips on this assessment day, like what's involved and what preparation will be great. TIA!

Hi Philosophrenic,

pilotwings is correct in the fact that you are only competing against yourself. If you have what it takes, you’re through... I attended the assessment centre two weeks ago and one of the assessors said they were “hoping to get 13 or 14 through” out of the 50 that attended over the week. This would be an approximate rate of 25% who get through.

With that said, each assessment centre would surely have a different outcome in terms of numbers.

Good luck in September.

[philosophrenic]

Originally Posted by kmat

Hi Philosophrenic,

pilotwings is correct in the fact that you are only competing against yourself. If you have what it takes, you’re through... I attended the assessment centre two weeks ago and one of the assessors said they were “hoping to get 13 or 14 through” out of the 50 that attended over the week. This would be an approximate rate of 25% who get through.

With that said, each assessment centre would surely have a different outcome in terms of numbers.

Good luck in September.

Thanks kmat for the info and really appreciate what people shared above. I now have a quite clear picture of the situation.

I have already booked a cheaper hotel off the airport area and a rental car. As I see their facility is to the east of the field and I don't feel like jogging in my interview outfit. Anyone been there think my plan is viable? Without a permit, I'm afraid that I can't park at their facility. If that's the case, Uber will be my plan B, as advertised.

[Bradley Chamberlain]

Hey everyone!

Thanks everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge about the ATC recruitment process. I also got a call last week about a month after doing the online testing inviting me to an assessment centre on the 8th October. It seems they're running a few of these assessment days. I think this one might be for interstate applicants (I'm from Tasmania)? Anyone else coming to Melbourne on this day?

[philosophrenic]

Now I'm trying to arrange a meet & chat on Sept 16, the Sunday evening right before the assessment week. Anyone whose flight scheduled to land in MEL before 6:00pm Sept 16th and is interested, plz pm me. so far we got one confirmed and one interest beside myself.

[Track Shortener]

Laudable idea to meet up prior - but lay off the grog completely the night before the assessment if you can, and ensure you get good rest. Even if you're not feeling the effects of a hangover or whatever, it will affect your performance in some way. You want to give yourself every chance to be at the top of your game for this!

[a.adams]

I have a question regarding the documents you are supposed to bring to the assessment centre. The email asks for a Certified copy of a Pilot Licence and/or Class 3 medical (if obtained). What if I do not have either of those? do I need to go and get a class 3 medical done, or do they not mind if you do not have it?
Thank you!

[philosophrenic]

Originally Posted by Track Shortener

Laudable idea to meet up prior - but lay off the grog completely the night before the assessment if you can, and ensure you get good rest. Even if you're not feeling the effects of a hangover or whatever, it will affect your performance in some way. You want to give yourself every chance to be at the top of your game for this!

thanks mate and I agree with you. guess most of us will not be in that mood the night before.

BTW, the ATC unit where I used to work overseas, recently got breath analyzers due to some incident that uninpressed the boss.

[jazzycab]

Originally Posted by a.adams

I have a question regarding the documents you are supposed to bring to the assessment centre. The email asks for a Certified copy of a Pilot Licence and/or Class 3 medical (if obtained). What if I do not have either of those? do I need to go and get a class 3 medical done, or do they not mind if you do not have it?
Thank you!

This is only asked for if you already have it. If you don't, and get in to the learning academy, then you'll be required to obtain a Class 3 Medical