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Old 10th Mar 2011, 10:21
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Got my email and letter today. Been trauling through all the docs on the drive, should keep me busy for a while...
Looking foward to getting stuck into it fully though.

Later
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 19:19
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Ah you're both in Melbourne which is why you probably got the post quicker, I imagine mine will arrive today, which is a shame cos I wanted to print off stuff at work have to wait til monday now!
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 09:38
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Sounds like you were there yesterday too? Fingers crossed for 4 weeks time.
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 10:43
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I have just returned from the testing at Melbourne Assessment Centre.

One of my biggest disappointments from these last few days is that at least one of the candidates has been coached, most probably from a previous applicant.
This is not looked upon favourably.
Not only that, it is so obvious when it happens. We see it, we change the scenario, and every time the candidate struggles.
The assessors have years of ATC experience and can spot the inconsistency a mile away.

As I have said before, come to the centre ready to do your best. You don't know what we are looking for, so don't try and short cut the process. It will not work.
Ok, rant over.

I would like to thank all those that did attend the assessment days and also thank them for their efforts. Good luck for all those that came and were themselves, and did their best.

Cheers

Boonie.

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Old 14th Mar 2011, 02:36
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Hi,
Got my email and flash drive the other day too. It's starting to sink in and feel a little more real now. I'm so looking forward to getting in to it all. There's plently to keep us busy over the next 5 weeks.

Andiator

ps anyone checked out/know of the ATC32 Ab Initio Discussion board?
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Old 14th Mar 2011, 09:50
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hi
my first post here wanted to find out do u have to be an australian citizen to apply to air services australia
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Old 14th Mar 2011, 11:32
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Auditor, I had a look the other day, posted in the general section but no replies since I posted last time I checked.
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Old 14th Mar 2011, 20:23
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Yes, you have to be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia to be able to apply for an ATC with Airservices.
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Old 14th Mar 2011, 20:28
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ATC Recruitment Re-Opened

For all of you interested,
Airservices have re-opened their on line applications for Air Traffic Controllers

The link to the job ad is:
Airservices Australia Careers - Job details
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Old 16th Mar 2011, 09:13
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I wonder

I've been an ATC for 10 years and held a CPL for 20, I wonder if I could get through the online testing?
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Old 16th Mar 2011, 16:33
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SuperStinker,

Been in the job 10 years myself and a pile of us were discussing the same question a few days ago. The general consensus was no
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Old 17th Mar 2011, 05:14
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Guess I missed the March assessment centers. Anyone know when the next Melbourne one is?
Thanks! And congratulations to everyone who got in!
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Old 17th Mar 2011, 10:57
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Roger Standby

Rekon you might be right!
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Old 22nd Mar 2011, 08:36
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Hi guys, just received email for assessment centres for next few months. Seems only to be held in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Is it usual to have none in Melbourne?
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Old 22nd Mar 2011, 20:38
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No, they've had them in Melbourne before, maybe there just aren't enough candidates in Melbourne to warrant a separate assessment day this time around?
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Old 22nd Mar 2011, 22:24
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Troy, I take it then you're Melb based? Are there any others out there? If so, we're in the same boat, and yes, I got the same email. So IF & WHEN I get an invite (not getting ahead of myself here!!), I guess it's off to Sydney then.......
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Old 23rd Mar 2011, 10:22
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Hi Guys,
We have had two assessment centres in Melbourne in October and also a couple of weeks ago.
The next Centres will be in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
I believe the next time we are scheduled to be in Melbourne is June or July.
Its just a matter of spreading ourselves around, and going where the demand is from applicants.
Cheers
Boonie.
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Old 23rd Mar 2011, 22:10
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I suppose for those keen enough, travelling to Sydney for assessment shouldn't be a big issue....., it certainly doesn't bother me at all. Return flights out of Melb are usually pretty reasonable, if they're not booked at the last miniute, and if it's only a one day thing, we shouldn't have to worry about accomodation either? YAASB...., can you tell us if the venue is close to Sydney Airport?
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Old 24th Mar 2011, 07:16
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Nah, typically North Sydney not far from the train station although it could be different time this around. Good luck.
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Old 24th Mar 2011, 14:03
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I got the same email. I'm in Melbourne as well but would be more than happy to travel to Sydney if that's the only place they can fit me in. Or Brisbane. Make a holiday out of it
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