Eurocontrol Testing and Interviews
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I am going to apply to Eurocontrol but unable to show up in January.. if they invite me now, will they invite me to January or the next one? Any information on when the next one is?
The tests looks very interesting, as many have said the cube test seems to be the most difficult one, and I'm also wondering what a Strip Display Management test is.
The tests looks very interesting, as many have said the cube test seems to be the most difficult one, and I'm also wondering what a Strip Display Management test is.
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Hey guys,
first of all another 1/8th of a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the May 2011 group!
Can't wait for the medical to meet all the other guys and/or girls!
With that said some reactions to old or new people at this forum
@Speety, Thanks for the fingers crossed! I'm not worried about it but some luck is always nice! Seems like you don't have any.. Your phase 2 keeps getting pushed back.. I'll hope it sticks on January for you!
@Stelar, thanks for the extra cheers! Some extra cheers for you too
@band1tu, see you at the medical!
@tsorin16, see you at the medical too!
@controlfreakhun, as Stelar allready mentioned, your scores need to be good at all the aspects of the FEAST. Don't worry.. everyone at my phase 1 thought the would make it, including me, I thought I screwed it at the cubes.. When I got my feedback they said I did everything excellent! So once again, don't be nervous.. Just be yourself! And just play some Tetris.. Just because you can!
@QQ350, Don't worry! Just apply, maybe they will invite you for January but they ask you if you can make the provided date. Just say no then and explain yourself. They will invite you to the next group then!
I can't provide any information about the date. I think nobody at this forum can. Just give Eurocontrol a call, they might know allready!
I think the multi-task/fast reaction test was the hardest. Cubes came close second
About the Strip Display Management test, I thought it was pretty easy. It starts with a training from (I thought) max. 90 minutes. I was done in about 50 minutes and the rest within an hour. But if you feel uncertain at that stage, just use your time!
At the training you learn about sorting, adding and removing flight strips. A flightstrip give the route, altitude, flight number and time of a single flight at a single location.
You'll learn about finding and marking Local and Opposing Conflicts. This is when 2 planes fly to close to eachother within a time span of 4 minutes. Or fly in opposite directions in to each other.. You probably understand that 2 planes crashing isn't good for the people inside..
You'll get 8 locations with names like Zurich, Basel, Munich and more.
Under each name there are a couple of flight strips. You'll have to sort them in order of time. You'll wear headphones and you get information like:
Flight KLM338, expected at Munich around 14.28 descends to 300.
Then you'll have to change the information on that flight strip.
If you don't understand it now, relax! The training is very clear and goes through everything step by step.
This was just an indication of what you'll have to do!
Hope it helps!
Best Wishes to all of you!
Joost
first of all another 1/8th of a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the May 2011 group!
Can't wait for the medical to meet all the other guys and/or girls!
With that said some reactions to old or new people at this forum
@Speety, Thanks for the fingers crossed! I'm not worried about it but some luck is always nice! Seems like you don't have any.. Your phase 2 keeps getting pushed back.. I'll hope it sticks on January for you!
@Stelar, thanks for the extra cheers! Some extra cheers for you too
@band1tu, see you at the medical!
@tsorin16, see you at the medical too!
@controlfreakhun, as Stelar allready mentioned, your scores need to be good at all the aspects of the FEAST. Don't worry.. everyone at my phase 1 thought the would make it, including me, I thought I screwed it at the cubes.. When I got my feedback they said I did everything excellent! So once again, don't be nervous.. Just be yourself! And just play some Tetris.. Just because you can!
@QQ350, Don't worry! Just apply, maybe they will invite you for January but they ask you if you can make the provided date. Just say no then and explain yourself. They will invite you to the next group then!
I can't provide any information about the date. I think nobody at this forum can. Just give Eurocontrol a call, they might know allready!
I think the multi-task/fast reaction test was the hardest. Cubes came close second
About the Strip Display Management test, I thought it was pretty easy. It starts with a training from (I thought) max. 90 minutes. I was done in about 50 minutes and the rest within an hour. But if you feel uncertain at that stage, just use your time!
At the training you learn about sorting, adding and removing flight strips. A flightstrip give the route, altitude, flight number and time of a single flight at a single location.
You'll learn about finding and marking Local and Opposing Conflicts. This is when 2 planes fly to close to eachother within a time span of 4 minutes. Or fly in opposite directions in to each other.. You probably understand that 2 planes crashing isn't good for the people inside..
You'll get 8 locations with names like Zurich, Basel, Munich and more.
Under each name there are a couple of flight strips. You'll have to sort them in order of time. You'll wear headphones and you get information like:
Flight KLM338, expected at Munich around 14.28 descends to 300.
Then you'll have to change the information on that flight strip.
If you don't understand it now, relax! The training is very clear and goes through everything step by step.
This was just an indication of what you'll have to do!
Hope it helps!
Best Wishes to all of you!
Joost
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Eye-Tests
@Skywards777 You've probably already done it by now but if not . . Specsavers will do the eye test I had mine done there 2 weeks ago, I told them about it before I went and they got all the extra stuff ready. They did quibble a bit because it said medical doctor but the optometrist did it anyway because over here we don't have our eye exams done by a doctor.
Hope you've managed to get yours done if not pester them again hehe!
Hope you've managed to get yours done if not pester them again hehe!
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What else could I wish to everybody tonight?
Happy new year & big luck for applicants, for trainess, for nextgen-trainees and, of course, for valid atcos.
At least for 8 people 2011 will be a great start of a big journey so let's start prepare for that...
Have a nice party everybody!
Cheers,
Stelar
Happy new year & big luck for applicants, for trainess, for nextgen-trainees and, of course, for valid atcos.
At least for 8 people 2011 will be a great start of a big journey so let's start prepare for that...
Have a nice party everybody!
Cheers,
Stelar
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I have got the date!
Hi Guys!
I have my date, I have to be in Maastricht on the 24 th of January, I am flying to Amsterdam and flying back from Brussels. I wanted to ask, how it is better to do with a train tickets, it is better to buy it online, or to buy it in the train station. How does it works, if I miss the train, can I use the same ticket for the next train? Or I have to buy a new one?
Barbara do you have the same date to go to Maastricht
Thanks for Information!!!
I have my date, I have to be in Maastricht on the 24 th of January, I am flying to Amsterdam and flying back from Brussels. I wanted to ask, how it is better to do with a train tickets, it is better to buy it online, or to buy it in the train station. How does it works, if I miss the train, can I use the same ticket for the next train? Or I have to buy a new one?
Barbara do you have the same date to go to Maastricht
Thanks for Information!!!
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Hey White,
First of all, congratulations with the invite!
For the journey TO Maastricht I can help. For the one back, I would recommend you to call Eurocontrol. They had more people flying back from Brussel and probably know how to get there at the cheapest and fastest way.
Maybe someone else here knows but Eurocontrol probably knows best.
For the Journey to Maastricht. If you fly to Amsterdam, you'll arrive at Schiphol. There is a train station over there. You probably don't know how the machine works (not that I think you're stupid, but I think they are different from the ones you are used too..) The system is pretty simple but still..
Just go to the information desk. They can help you with a ticket, time table and tell you which train and which platform you need. I believe there is a train that goes straight to Maastricht. If so, you're lucky and only need 1 train.. It might be that you have to change trains.
Just ask at the information desk
A ticket from Schiphol to Maastricht is probably about 20 euros.. A little bit more I think. Train takes about 2 and a half hours to get in Maastricht.
From there you'll have to take a Bus to the airport. If I remember correctly it takes of from platform G. It doesn't go to often so if your unlucky you might need to wait half an hour.. Bus ticket is about 4 euro's I think..
To be sure, just email Imke.. For the way back I can't tell you anything..
Let me know if you find out the right way
Best Wishes!
First of all, congratulations with the invite!
For the journey TO Maastricht I can help. For the one back, I would recommend you to call Eurocontrol. They had more people flying back from Brussel and probably know how to get there at the cheapest and fastest way.
Maybe someone else here knows but Eurocontrol probably knows best.
For the Journey to Maastricht. If you fly to Amsterdam, you'll arrive at Schiphol. There is a train station over there. You probably don't know how the machine works (not that I think you're stupid, but I think they are different from the ones you are used too..) The system is pretty simple but still..
Just go to the information desk. They can help you with a ticket, time table and tell you which train and which platform you need. I believe there is a train that goes straight to Maastricht. If so, you're lucky and only need 1 train.. It might be that you have to change trains.
Just ask at the information desk
A ticket from Schiphol to Maastricht is probably about 20 euros.. A little bit more I think. Train takes about 2 and a half hours to get in Maastricht.
From there you'll have to take a Bus to the airport. If I remember correctly it takes of from platform G. It doesn't go to often so if your unlucky you might need to wait half an hour.. Bus ticket is about 4 euro's I think..
To be sure, just email Imke.. For the way back I can't tell you anything..
Let me know if you find out the right way
Best Wishes!
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I went through Amsterdam.
4.smthn euro the ticket from Schipol to Amsterdam Central.
24.smthn euro the ticket from Ams Central to Maastricht (i did not change trains, 2 trains were connected, one going God knows where, the other -orange and blue- towards Maastricht, somewhere along the route they split).
Buying from the machine will not save you money (just 0.5 euro) but will save you time.
For those that are thinking to apply, new notice of competition posted.
Main differences:
- Not yet be 25 years of age on 1 October 2012
- The training courses for which we need students are those scheduled to start in 2012
Good luck!
4.smthn euro the ticket from Schipol to Amsterdam Central.
24.smthn euro the ticket from Ams Central to Maastricht (i did not change trains, 2 trains were connected, one going God knows where, the other -orange and blue- towards Maastricht, somewhere along the route they split).
Buying from the machine will not save you money (just 0.5 euro) but will save you time.
For those that are thinking to apply, new notice of competition posted.
Main differences:
- Not yet be 25 years of age on 1 October 2012
- The training courses for which we need students are those scheduled to start in 2012
Good luck!
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new to the site
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site and thanks to those that have established such a platform.
To anyone that can help me.
I have applied to Eurocontrol for student air traffic control. After sending a certificate of visual performance I recieved an e-mail along the lines of this :
"we have recieved your complete application and will be in contact with you for a date to attend phase 1 testing"
I am now very frustrated as I am currently on a vacation and I am scared that they might have called me and recieve no response. will they usually communicate through the internet or by phone?
I would be very greatful if anyone can answer this.
To anyone that can help me.
I have applied to Eurocontrol for student air traffic control. After sending a certificate of visual performance I recieved an e-mail along the lines of this :
"we have recieved your complete application and will be in contact with you for a date to attend phase 1 testing"
I am now very frustrated as I am currently on a vacation and I am scared that they might have called me and recieve no response. will they usually communicate through the internet or by phone?
I would be very greatful if anyone can answer this.
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Hey guys,
i will start the atc training in january 2012, so if there is anyone who made it through the interview and will start in jan 2012 as well leave a message
and good luck to everyone during the tests!!
i will start the atc training in january 2012, so if there is anyone who made it through the interview and will start in jan 2012 as well leave a message
and good luck to everyone during the tests!!
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Hi to everyone!!
I will attend to the 1st phase and I'm also waiting the email with the exactly day, I hope they tell us something this week. I'll let you know as soon as I received the email.
Thank you very much to everyone for sharing your experience here! For the new candidates, good luck and I hope we can meet soon and spend a nice day there!
I will attend to the 1st phase and I'm also waiting the email with the exactly day, I hope they tell us something this week. I'll let you know as soon as I received the email.
Thank you very much to everyone for sharing your experience here! For the new candidates, good luck and I hope we can meet soon and spend a nice day there!
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Hey guys,
i will start the atc training in january 2012, so if there is anyone who made it through the interview and will start in jan 2012 as well leave a message
and good luck to everyone during the tests!!
i will start the atc training in january 2012, so if there is anyone who made it through the interview and will start in jan 2012 as well leave a message
and good luck to everyone during the tests!!
When was your interview? and medical exam?
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@Naem
HEy, well I had the Interview an November 10th. The medical examination will be around 3 months before the training starts... so in about 9 months...
I did'nt decide to start the training that late but the course in mai 2011 was already full so I have to wait till january 2012...
But because I'm finishing school in april I've got a lot of stuff to do till then anyway and after that we'll see...
Good luck if you're in the selection process!!
HEy, well I had the Interview an November 10th. The medical examination will be around 3 months before the training starts... so in about 9 months...
I did'nt decide to start the training that late but the course in mai 2011 was already full so I have to wait till january 2012...
But because I'm finishing school in april I've got a lot of stuff to do till then anyway and after that we'll see...
Good luck if you're in the selection process!!
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@mlu032 - I came back off holiday on thursday and got it done on friday, so all sent off, thanks anyway! Any idea how long until i'll find out if i've been invited to phase 1 or not?
Cheers,
Sam
Cheers,
Sam
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@Skywards - no worries I found out the next day but because of Christmas etc I didn't get the formal invitation email for about 2 weeks. Don't think it will be too long before you get an answer though!
I'm invited to Phase 1 on 24th Jan is anybody else attending the same session?
Also does anyone know what the mental arithmetic will be like? I've done some practice with speed/time/distance stuff and nautical miles and knots e.t.c and some general number work but is there anything special anyone knows about that I should revise?
Helen
I found out the next day but because of Christmas etc I didn't get the formal invitation email for about 2 weeks. Don't think it will be too long before you get an answer though!I'm invited to Phase 1 on 24th Jan is anybody else attending the same session?
Also does anyone know what the mental arithmetic will be like? I've done some practice with speed/time/distance stuff and nautical miles and knots e.t.c and some general number work but is there anything special anyone knows about that I should revise?
Helen
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Hi Helen!
There is no real need to revise something for the FEAST test. I advise you to read the wikipedia article of the FEAST test in order to be mentally prepared for what expects you. No special arithmetics needed !
That should help for now
Good luck!
Steve
There is no real need to revise something for the FEAST test. I advise you to read the wikipedia article of the FEAST test in order to be mentally prepared for what expects you. No special arithmetics needed !
That should help for now
Good luck!
Steve
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Hi Skywards,
that's pretty simple.
You have to pay the tickets (plane, train, ship, bus, etc.) in advance and bring them with you to the Big Day to Maastricht.
Before the stages you meet in the cantine (where I really recommend the bio-kiwi+orange juice) and get a small briefing from Sarah or Imke about how your day's gonna look like and that's the time you have to pass the paper that contains your bank account info plus the tickets.
If you forget something, that's not a big problem, you can send it later but obviously, the reimbursement will arrive later to you account.
that's pretty simple.
You have to pay the tickets (plane, train, ship, bus, etc.) in advance and bring them with you to the Big Day to Maastricht.
Before the stages you meet in the cantine (where I really recommend the bio-kiwi+orange juice) and get a small briefing from Sarah or Imke about how your day's gonna look like and that's the time you have to pass the paper that contains your bank account info plus the tickets.
If you forget something, that's not a big problem, you can send it later but obviously, the reimbursement will arrive later to you account.