UK experienced controller recruitment
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From: Northbound
I have been invited for an interview too. Working at a major airport on the European mainland, with 5 years on my back as ADI/APS/RAD/TWR etc. HR said the interview was for Swanwick TC.
Anyone working there that want to share some info?
Anyone working there that want to share some info?
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From: Cambridgeshire
Ageism by NATS
I have just done a job course from Mil to Civilian life but run by high brow civilian recruitement company when I said NATS not available I was to old, to say they were shocked was an understatement. By law no company can age discriminate! HM Forces differnet rules, just want to know peoples views please??
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From: castelli romani
Did an interview (don't know which level it would fit) on Friday at Prestwick. I've been told that is where tthe requirements for personnel are considering the expected move from the old to the new centre in less then 2 years.
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From: UK
I've done an interview by telephone before (not for NATS or ATC). Not sure if your question was specific or more general. If former then please ignore remainder
Usually used when the distance need to travel means that they want to be more sure before inviting you to a face to face.
They are tricky because you cannot get any feedback from body language (have you spoken long enough, too long, are you heading down wrong track etc).
Main thing is make sure you get the right environment for your end of interview: quiet, no interruptions, drink to refresh yourself, notepad if you want it. Have your CV etc in front of you so that you do not contradict it. have info on the intended company as wel in case you need to check
Have a few questions you want to ask written down on your pad
Because you cannot read body language, make sure that you understand the question fully. Ask "Did you mean" type questions
All IMHO naturally (and yes I did get offered the job when I had one)
Usually used when the distance need to travel means that they want to be more sure before inviting you to a face to face.
They are tricky because you cannot get any feedback from body language (have you spoken long enough, too long, are you heading down wrong track etc).
Main thing is make sure you get the right environment for your end of interview: quiet, no interruptions, drink to refresh yourself, notepad if you want it. Have your CV etc in front of you so that you do not contradict it. have info on the intended company as wel in case you need to check
Have a few questions you want to ask written down on your pad
Because you cannot read body language, make sure that you understand the question fully. Ask "Did you mean" type questions
All IMHO naturally (and yes I did get offered the job when I had one)
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From: FL330
APCs
Hi all,
Do all ATCOs from other countries have to do an APC at Hurn before NATS allow them to do the Area course or are they allowed straight to Swanwick or Prestwick to commence OJT using there current license as previous experience.
Do all ATCOs from other countries have to do an APC at Hurn before NATS allow them to do the Area course or are they allowed straight to Swanwick or Prestwick to commence OJT using there current license as previous experience.
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From: somwhere in the legion
APCs
It's not too simple, I'm afraid. Depends a lot on whether or not you're from Europe.
look in CAP744, especially Appendix 1 para 4.4
Then again, maybe NATS steamrollers over CAA requirements sometimes, as they have clout.
(if you don't get the idioms in this, then you definitely need a UK course!)
look in CAP744, especially Appendix 1 para 4.4
Then again, maybe NATS steamrollers over CAA requirements sometimes, as they have clout.
(if you don't get the idioms in this, then you definitely need a UK course!)
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From: LHR/EGLL
Further to my post above, it turns out the age limit of 36 for the NATS selection process (not the experienced ATCO programme) is fixed. There is no further dispensation for those with ATSA/Mil ATCO/pilot experience.
