Airservices Australia Psychometric Testing
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Andiator, sounds like you were on a pretty similar time line to me, I went through assessment on the 9th. I agree, April can't come quick enough now!
It'd be good if we could find a few of us who got through a meet at at some time...
Kieran
It'd be good if we could find a few of us who got through a meet at at some time...
Kieran
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I've accepted a place on Course 50 - April 18th as well. I first applied in 2007, go knocked back almost a year later after the interview stage as it was then. Reapplied again April 2010 and managed to get all the way through.
Real stuff happens now - well in 2 months time anyway. Looking forward to it.
I've lived in Melbourne my whole life and have been offered a place in Melbourne Enroute at the end of it. Good luck to those relocating from the training.
Real stuff happens now - well in 2 months time anyway. Looking forward to it.
I've lived in Melbourne my whole life and have been offered a place in Melbourne Enroute at the end of it. Good luck to those relocating from the training.
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Hey all, I found this site using google and it's been incredibly informative. So, firstly, thank you everyone!
I still, however, have a few questions.
How long before the psychometric testing do you receive an email inviting you? I did the online testing in October and passed. My most recent email was early January which basically said "thanks for being patient, not long now.". If the next center is in March, I should be getting an email soon?
Also, when do I start looking for a trip to a tower. Before the psych test or between it and the interview? Or do they hold them on the same day these days? (I think I read that somewhere.) How receptive are they to letting prospective employees have a look around? How much time would they give me? And what sort of things should I be looking at/Questions to ask while I'm there?
Sorry, that's heaps of questions. Any info would be awesome. Thanks heaps.
-Niblib.
I still, however, have a few questions.
How long before the psychometric testing do you receive an email inviting you? I did the online testing in October and passed. My most recent email was early January which basically said "thanks for being patient, not long now.". If the next center is in March, I should be getting an email soon?
Also, when do I start looking for a trip to a tower. Before the psych test or between it and the interview? Or do they hold them on the same day these days? (I think I read that somewhere.) How receptive are they to letting prospective employees have a look around? How much time would they give me? And what sort of things should I be looking at/Questions to ask while I'm there?
Sorry, that's heaps of questions. Any info would be awesome. Thanks heaps.
-Niblib.
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Congrats LeviTate
it can be a long wait at times but it's finally paid off...
Good to see another one of us here... I'm in the process of house hunting now for some where closer to the airport. In the south east currently and I don't really want to have to drive an hour and a half each way
...
We'll all have to catch up at some point soon, hopefully we'll be able to get in contact with all the others in our course before it starts.
All the best
Kieran
it can be a long wait at times but it's finally paid off...Good to see another one of us here... I'm in the process of house hunting now for some where closer to the airport. In the south east currently and I don't really want to have to drive an hour and a half each way
...We'll all have to catch up at some point soon, hopefully we'll be able to get in contact with all the others in our course before it starts.
All the best
Kieran
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Hi Niblib,
I had my online testing in September. I then didn't hear anything till January. I got a phone call, had an interview on the spot and was invited to an Assessment centre a week later so I was given one weeks notice. I've heard of vastly differring timeline scenarios for diferent people. It seems hard to gauge when you might be contacted based on other people's situations. My advice, just hope and pray and then forget about it.
-Andiator
I had my online testing in September. I then didn't hear anything till January. I got a phone call, had an interview on the spot and was invited to an Assessment centre a week later so I was given one weeks notice. I've heard of vastly differring timeline scenarios for diferent people. It seems hard to gauge when you might be contacted based on other people's situations. My advice, just hope and pray and then forget about it.
-Andiator
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Thanks Andiator. So still a bit of a wait till the next stage
I did my testing in september too. Guess you scored higher than me unless it's alphabetized. For the sake of the Z's I'd hope not since I'm B.
Anyway, thanks again. Look forward to working with you one day. (that's a bit hopeful considering how early on in the application I am. Still, fingers crossed)
I did my testing in september too. Guess you scored higher than me
unless it's alphabetized. For the sake of the Z's I'd hope not since I'm B. Anyway, thanks again. Look forward to working with you one day. (that's a bit hopeful considering how early on in the application I am. Still, fingers crossed)
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I am greatly concerned that Boonie is involved with selections. Normally with anything Airservices you have to think of whatever the right thing to do is and expect them to do the opposite. It seems that this time they forgot. Good to see. The place might actually have half a chance at being 'a great place to work' if this keeps up........
Hmmmm, will wait and see on that one :lol: :lol:
Hmmmm, will wait and see on that one :lol: :lol:
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Hi,
Does anyone know how can one get to visit a Centre or Tower, as YAASB suggested? So far I assumed they aren't open to the general public. So can you please share what's the procedure or who should I contact for a visit
(Canberra / Sydney / Melbourne area)?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know how can one get to visit a Centre or Tower, as YAASB suggested? So far I assumed they aren't open to the general public. So can you please share what's the procedure or who should I contact for a visit
(Canberra / Sydney / Melbourne area)?
Thanks in advance.
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Also, when do I start looking for a trip to a tower. Before the psych test or between it and the interview? Or do they hold them on the same day these days? (I think I read that somewhere.)
How receptive are they to letting prospective employees have a look around? How much time would they give me? And what sort of things should I be looking at/Questions to ask while I'm there?
We are always happy to show prospective controllers around, and give them the grand tour.
I will get the correct contact details for you and post them here. In the mean time you can call the main switchboard in Canberra,1300 301 120, and they will be able to direct you, or you can email me, and I will organise.
Timing is up to you, but I would allow a couple hours if you want to see the both the centre and tower.
While I am on the subject of Centre and Tower, remember that 80+% of controllers work in Centres, and that the chances of landing a plum job in Gold Coast Tower are extremely remote!
Make sure you look at the enroute sectors, and try to talk to a a couple of controllers to see how they enjoy the job, Also newly rated controllers are good to talk to, as they can give you some insight into the Learning Academy.
With regard to the timeline of application process, it does take some time. Please be patient, there are a lot of applications at the moment and the Recruitment Team is working through them as fast as they can.
Topzalp, Thanks for the compliment, I think........
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Share House
It looks like I'll be getting the lease at a place at Taylors Hill, which is about 20Kms from the airport, relatively new place, 2 story, 3 bedrooms. We are signing the lease on friday if anyone is interested in sharing. Rent will be around $120 plus bills each. If anyones interested let me know...
Kieran
Kieran