Eurocontrol Testing and Interviews
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Well, I guess it's good news then.. I will be 24 this September', so 25 next.. I can't find it back now but when I started looking last year I remember finding something like that: 'you must to be younger than 25 on 1st of October assuming that you start in September'. In such situation I would be 9 days too old 
Again, life is full of closed doors but you can always try getting through the windows...
Again, life is full of closed doors but you can always try getting through the windows...
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I found the sentence again under outdated FAQ of Eurocontrol:
'Not yet be 25 years of age on 1 October 2008.'
EUROCONTROL - Frequently Asked Questions on Air Traffic Controller Careers
I mean, let's hope it was only for 2008 ..
'Not yet be 25 years of age on 1 October 2008.'
EUROCONTROL - Frequently Asked Questions on Air Traffic Controller Careers
I mean, let's hope it was only for 2008 ..
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@ Rutele: I think Matichk's right. You have to be under 25 in order to apply and they wouldn't accept your application in the first place, if your age would be an issue.
I will turn 24 too in September and my age is the last thing that bothers me right now regarding my application. It's strange though that you weren't prioritised to attend phase 1 in June.. Maybe you will be invited for Phase 1 in July?
I will turn 24 too in September and my age is the last thing that bothers me right now regarding my application. It's strange though that you weren't prioritised to attend phase 1 in June.. Maybe you will be invited for Phase 1 in July?
Hello to all !
rutele: I'm 23 right now, turning 24 on September. We have the same problem. If we fail PHASE 1, imagine, in September, we won't be able to apply once again, because we will be too old then --> 2010 + 2 years (in order to apply again for FEAST)!!!! I'm trying to see ATC in Germany...
Cheers!
rutele: I'm 23 right now, turning 24 on September. We have the same problem. If we fail PHASE 1, imagine, in September, we won't be able to apply once again, because we will be too old then --> 2010 + 2 years (in order to apply again for FEAST)!!!! I'm trying to see ATC in Germany...
Cheers!
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hey, the test in germany for the dfs is a lot!! harder then the test for eurocontrol.
i did the test and failed in the interview. only 2% pass all tests for the dfs and 6% for eurocontrol. (but only 20% fail during the training, eurocontrol = 40%)
on the first day, they are testing the same skills as in the feast test(and some other things like right/left, memorizing accoustic things, a long time reaction test and so on).
on the second day(if you are allowed to do it), you have to do the sdm and a very hard simulation(you have to control 5 or 7 airplanes and you have to do acoustic tasks at the same time).
if you pass all the tests(nearly 10%), then you are allowed to come back and do some grouptests. if you pass them, you have to do an english interview and after that the real interview. (then the medical)
i have some questions. i wanted to apply for eurocontrol.
does anyone know when the training will start next year? i think there are three courses,right?
and where will the basic training(not the otj training) take place? i've read, that the training was in luxembourg, but now the training is at langen, skyguide, toulouse, austrocontrol ?
so, where would it be? langen would be perfect, because it's only 40 kilometres away.
my plan was to apply for austrocontrol(plan b) and after i passed the first selection (feast test and some other tests), i wanted to apply for eurocontrol because then i could start with phase 2.
dou you think thats a good idea? when should i apply?
i did the test and failed in the interview. only 2% pass all tests for the dfs and 6% for eurocontrol. (but only 20% fail during the training, eurocontrol = 40%)
on the first day, they are testing the same skills as in the feast test(and some other things like right/left, memorizing accoustic things, a long time reaction test and so on).
on the second day(if you are allowed to do it), you have to do the sdm and a very hard simulation(you have to control 5 or 7 airplanes and you have to do acoustic tasks at the same time).
if you pass all the tests(nearly 10%), then you are allowed to come back and do some grouptests. if you pass them, you have to do an english interview and after that the real interview. (then the medical)
i have some questions. i wanted to apply for eurocontrol.
does anyone know when the training will start next year? i think there are three courses,right?
and where will the basic training(not the otj training) take place? i've read, that the training was in luxembourg, but now the training is at langen, skyguide, toulouse, austrocontrol ?
so, where would it be? langen would be perfect, because it's only 40 kilometres away.
my plan was to apply for austrocontrol(plan b) and after i passed the first selection (feast test and some other tests), i wanted to apply for eurocontrol because then i could start with phase 2.
dou you think thats a good idea? when should i apply?
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Yeah.. I'm sending out aps for Dfs and Belgocontrol.. Eventually to NL as well.. Let's see where it gets us!
Guys, dont forget to let everyone know if you get invited for July Phase1!
Guys, dont forget to let everyone know if you get invited for July Phase1!
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Hi guys! is there any person who has to take the first phase in maastricht from italy? I am waiting for the calling.. maybe this month or the next.
Good luck to all!!!
ciaoo
Good luck to all!!!
ciaoo
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How many candidates pass the tests?
The selection rate of a student controller recruitment campaign is about 6%. This means that we need to test 100 candidates to find 6 of them who meet our standards. Unfortunately, some of those six might not be accepted for medical reasons. Although this might sound a little discouraging, compared with selection rates for similar cognitively demanding jobs, this is not in fact particularly low. Knowing that cognitive requirements are the most important, a vast majority of applicants are tested (the ones who fulfil the basic requirements). In other kinds of competitions, the majority of applicants are eliminated at the level of the Curriculum Vitae. Only few people have the chance to be tested or interviewed.
Source : eurocontrol.int
The selection rate of a student controller recruitment campaign is about 6%. This means that we need to test 100 candidates to find 6 of them who meet our standards. Unfortunately, some of those six might not be accepted for medical reasons. Although this might sound a little discouraging, compared with selection rates for similar cognitively demanding jobs, this is not in fact particularly low. Knowing that cognitive requirements are the most important, a vast majority of applicants are tested (the ones who fulfil the basic requirements). In other kinds of competitions, the majority of applicants are eliminated at the level of the Curriculum Vitae. Only few people have the chance to be tested or interviewed.Source : eurocontrol.int
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Hello guys,
I just got back from Maastricht. I took the morning tests but i failed at the strip display management test. We were 20 and 12 passed the morning tests... so we did better than the guys before us, they were only 7 that took the morning tests.
It was a pretty cool experience being there seeing the eurocontrol building and all that. So, don't be very dissapointed if you fail(as mrs....can't remember the name said) "You have it or you don't"...
I'll maybe try to apply at NATS or Austrocontrol...i don't know yet...
Cheers and good luck to all of you attending the 1st phase or whatever
I just got back from Maastricht. I took the morning tests but i failed at the strip display management test. We were 20 and 12 passed the morning tests... so we did better than the guys before us, they were only 7 that took the morning tests.
It was a pretty cool experience being there seeing the eurocontrol building and all that. So, don't be very dissapointed if you fail(as mrs....can't remember the name said) "You have it or you don't"...
I'll maybe try to apply at NATS or Austrocontrol...i don't know yet...
Cheers and good luck to all of you attending the 1st phase or whatever
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If 30 people sit the FEAST test, and all 30 pass, then all of them will be invited to phase 2, and you would then be in the top 30...or would it be bottom 30? 
What you need to remember in the selection process, is that you are not competing against everyone else like in a normal job application where there are only a finite number of positions available. You only have to show that you are suitable, and you will be accepted.
What you need to remember in the selection process, is that you are not competing against everyone else like in a normal job application where there are only a finite number of positions available. You only have to show that you are suitable, and you will be accepted.
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thats not right. what i've heard(people who passed all tests),the best ones of that month you did the test are invited for phase 2.
and everyone who pass phase 1,but is not one of the best ones is set on reserve list and they are invited if someone of the best ones has to cancel his phase 2.
so it's like competing against others.
thats difference between euro und the german dfs. in germany, you have to be better then the average and for euro have to be better then the rast.
and everyone who pass phase 1,but is not one of the best ones is set on reserve list and they are invited if someone of the best ones has to cancel his phase 2.
so it's like competing against others.
thats difference between euro und the german dfs. in germany, you have to be better then the average and for euro have to be better then the rast.
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Hi everyone, starting the course in September/October this year but STILL waiting on information from Eurocontrol as to the exact date and where the initial training will take place. Also waiting for a date for my medical... Anybody else in the same situation?? Have emailed them a few times but same reply each time, that they will be in contact soon with dates. Last email was nearly a month ago!
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certificate of visual performance
Hi, How long does it take between the certificate of visual performance and a confirmation email from Eurocontrol ? ( I have sent the certificate about a month ago, and still no answer.)
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I ment the confirmation email, that I must wait for a date.., not the mail with the date for the selections. Or Is there only a mail with the date for the next testing.
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