IAA Student Controller Programme 2010
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Same here, got the PFO email last night. I reckon it was the maths side of things that got me.
I actually found the spatial awareness side of things easy enough and the mechanical and other section wasn't too bad.
Might give HR a shout when the fuss dies down and see can they give me a breakdown on where I fell short. If its the maths I can work on that and try again in 3 years.
Gutted over not going to stage two but its made me more determined to get it the next time.
Bill
I actually found the spatial awareness side of things easy enough and the mechanical and other section wasn't too bad.
Might give HR a shout when the fuss dies down and see can they give me a breakdown on where I fell short. If its the maths I can work on that and try again in 3 years.
Gutted over not going to stage two but its made me more determined to get it the next time.
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Just done the FEAST exam there today in Dublin.
Found it very difficult actually, struggled to keep my brain engaged all the way through calculating the cube nets etc.
Wondering how everyone else found it?
Just done the FEAST exam there today in Dublin.
Found it very difficult actually, struggled to keep my brain engaged all the way through calculating the cube nets etc.
Wondering how everyone else found it?
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How difficult was the second round compaired to the first round wilco?unfortunatley for me I will not be going on to the second round but Im intrested to hear how people get on.I sent an email to the IAA the other day and I got a break down of the results.
4089 applicants were called to Test and 2555 applicants sat
the Test. The overall standard for these Tests was
very high and 800 people were called to Stage 2.
Your scores for the Test were:
There were 40 questions in Numerical Reasoning, you scored
25.
There were 40 questions in Abstract Reasoning, you scored
28.
There were 60 questions in Mechanical Reasoning, you scored
50.
There were 50 questions in Space Relations, you scored 40
Your ranked placing was 903.
Yours sincerely
Human Resources Division
Maybe 3 years time....altho looking at those results I dont know?
4089 applicants were called to Test and 2555 applicants sat
the Test. The overall standard for these Tests was
very high and 800 people were called to Stage 2.
Your scores for the Test were:
There were 40 questions in Numerical Reasoning, you scored
25.
There were 40 questions in Abstract Reasoning, you scored
28.
There were 60 questions in Mechanical Reasoning, you scored
50.
There were 50 questions in Space Relations, you scored 40
Your ranked placing was 903.
Yours sincerely
Human Resources Division
Maybe 3 years time....altho looking at those results I dont know?
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Im not sure if i'm at liberty to discuss the ins and outs of the FEAST exam, I had to sign two disclaimers before I could actually sit the exam.
I personally found it difficult in comparison to the pencil and paper test. Was a lot longer and I felt a little vague in regards to the questions and what was required.
In regards to your question they aren't a lot of similarities in the pencil and paper exam and the computer one so if you didn't score too good in the pencil and paper it certainly doesn't mean you won't be cut out for the computer so keep your head up about that
It will be good to see how many they take on to the first interview, I can't imagine I will be one of them but it will be interesting.
I personally found it difficult in comparison to the pencil and paper test. Was a lot longer and I felt a little vague in regards to the questions and what was required.
In regards to your question they aren't a lot of similarities in the pencil and paper exam and the computer one so if you didn't score too good in the pencil and paper it certainly doesn't mean you won't be cut out for the computer so keep your head up about that
It will be good to see how many they take on to the first interview, I can't imagine I will be one of them but it will be interesting.
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Just done the FEAST exam there today in Dublin.
Found it very difficult actually, struggled to keep my brain engaged all the way through calculating the cube nets etc.
Wondering how everyone else found it?
Found it very difficult actually, struggled to keep my brain engaged all the way through calculating the cube nets etc.
Wondering how everyone else found it?
). Feeling very disappointed with my performance to be honest, I know I could have done better.However, if it's a true test of what's required to be an ATCO and I haven't reached the requirement, gutted as I will be, I suppose I can't really complain if I don't get a call to interview.
I wonder how many are to progress to the interview stage? I expect the next week to pass VERY slowly while we await our faith
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I received today the invitation to the preliminary interview!!
However, I have a doubt. I'm not sure if I will be available to start in the first quarter 2011. In this recruiting process, do they normally select people for just one course? Or do they normally select people for two courses in each SCP?
Any feedback would be really appreciated!!
However, I have a doubt. I'm not sure if I will be available to start in the first quarter 2011. In this recruiting process, do they normally select people for just one course? Or do they normally select people for two courses in each SCP?
Any feedback would be really appreciated!!
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congrats chemi! I also got called for interview on the 2nd.
I heard that this year it was going to be just one class of 24 starting Q1 2011.
I'm not sure how this affects you but if you can't start it then I would suggest letting them know as I'm sure plenty of others would like a chance at the interview!
All the best,
Badger
I heard that this year it was going to be just one class of 24 starting Q1 2011.
I'm not sure how this affects you but if you can't start it then I would suggest letting them know as I'm sure plenty of others would like a chance at the interview!
All the best,
Badger
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Thank you Flying Badger!!Congrats for you too!!
You are right. Anyway, I will ask them directly on Monday to get their feedback and try to sort things out. Thank you for the information!!
You are right. Anyway, I will ask them directly on Monday to get their feedback and try to sort things out. Thank you for the information!!
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From page one of this thread:
"4245? with only 25 places....................
maybe good news guys and gals rumour now of two groups of 25.........
total 50 positions......good luck all"
and...
"Its not a rumour, its true. The first course of 25 starts in January, and the second starts in May."
I can't stand over what these guys have posted but someone in the IAA HR department must be able to confirm or deny this. You should make a phone call and find out for sure because if there is no course in May and you are not available in January, you may be denying someone else a chance at this by going ahead and attending the interview.
I was one of the lucky ones to be called back and have my prelim interview on Tue 2nd. Thought I had blown it in the FEAST test but obviously did well enough in the end.
"4245? with only 25 places....................
maybe good news guys and gals rumour now of two groups of 25.........
total 50 positions......good luck all"
and...
"Its not a rumour, its true. The first course of 25 starts in January, and the second starts in May."
I can't stand over what these guys have posted but someone in the IAA HR department must be able to confirm or deny this. You should make a phone call and find out for sure because if there is no course in May and you are not available in January, you may be denying someone else a chance at this by going ahead and attending the interview.
I was one of the lucky ones to be called back and have my prelim interview on Tue 2nd. Thought I had blown it in the FEAST test but obviously did well enough in the end.
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Training failure
Hello,
I have also passed the FEAST selection and got the pre. interview on the 11th.
Any idea about the dress code? So far, they asked for smart-casual, maybe a suit would be more... suitable!
Also, I was wondering whether any of you had heard things about any students who failed during the two-years training.
Tchusss!
I have also passed the FEAST selection and got the pre. interview on the 11th.
Any idea about the dress code? So far, they asked for smart-casual, maybe a suit would be more... suitable!
Also, I was wondering whether any of you had heard things about any students who failed during the two-years training.
Tchusss!
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Selected too - but not sure on qualifications?
Got the e-mail to say I'm through to the next round.... but I'm not sure what the British equivalent is to the Irish qualifications... and will need to track down the originals of my exam certificates also...
Can anyone shed any light on this for me? I have e-mailed the HR department, I filled in my qualifications on my initial application (I'm pretty sure we were asked for them) and would have hoped that if these did not meet the minimum criteria then I wouldn't have been invited to interview...
Any help greatly appreciated...
I too found the second test much harder than the first, I enjoyed some parts and not others, I hope I can continue with the application process further as I am really keen to join the IAA!
Can anyone shed any light on this for me? I have e-mailed the HR department, I filled in my qualifications on my initial application (I'm pretty sure we were asked for them) and would have hoped that if these did not meet the minimum criteria then I wouldn't have been invited to interview...
Any help greatly appreciated...
I too found the second test much harder than the first, I enjoyed some parts and not others, I hope I can continue with the application process further as I am really keen to join the IAA!
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Preliminary Interview for the Student Controller
Hi there,
New to this site, passed FEAST test and invited to preliminary interview.
A couple of questions.
Anyone any idea what this interview will entail, what type of questions likely to be asked and any good site's (apart from this one of course) worth visiting.
Thanks
Littlerock
New to this site, passed FEAST test and invited to preliminary interview.
A couple of questions.
Anyone any idea what this interview will entail, what type of questions likely to be asked and any good site's (apart from this one of course
) worth visiting.Thanks
Littlerock
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From the IAA page: Irish Aviation Authority - Commonly Asked Questions
If it's like the NATS application, my guess is that it'll be an interview to suss out if you're really interested in being a controller, a "personality" interview. My 2c
If it's like the NATS application, my guess is that it'll be an interview to suss out if you're really interested in being a controller, a "personality" interview. My 2c
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End of the line for me, got my e-mail today. 
I feel really disappointed, especially after travelling at great expense to Dublin 3 times!! Felt that the interview didn't go very well at all though, I was really nervous... Good luck to the lucky 100 who go through to the next round! 
I feel really disappointed, especially after travelling at great expense to Dublin 3 times!! Felt that the interview didn't go very well at all though, I was really nervous... Good luck to the lucky 100 who go through to the next round!
