atco training in sussex?
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These are the training providers approved by the UK CAA
ATC Training Providers | Air Traffic Services | Operations and Safety
ATC Training Providers | Air Traffic Services | Operations and Safety
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From: KingsLynn
Thanks guys..i was told (by him)that there is 9 months after graduating to start training but there is aapc or something that can be done is that right?am confused now though as there seems to one in shoreham is that not right?????????????
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From: looking out of the window
AFAIK a student ATCO license is valid from date of issue for 2 years.
That is, you have 2 years to commence on the job training, but the training can be completed after the initial 2 year period
That is, you have 2 years to commence on the job training, but the training can be completed after the initial 2 year period
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An APC is "Assesment of Prior Competence" and is done if your student rating lapses before you start unit training. It is usually a short course (2 days or so I think) in the sim to check that you still remember the stuff you need to train.
If he has the chance to go with NATS though why not go for that, they will pay you to train, which is a lot cheaper than paying to do it (and then have to hunt for a job). It might be slow but still seems a much better option to me...
If he has the chance to go with NATS though why not go for that, they will pay you to train, which is a lot cheaper than paying to do it (and then have to hunt for a job). It might be slow but still seems a much better option to me...
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From: Up North
You're wrong about having 2 years to start training at a unit. I wish that was the case!!
You have 9 months to start a unit UTP from the date of finishing a student rating course, If you dont mange this then a APC is required (a minimum of 3 days btw). The student licence is valid for 2 years but you can apply to the caa for an extension on this if youve done APC's etc.
You have 9 months to start a unit UTP from the date of finishing a student rating course, If you dont mange this then a APC is required (a minimum of 3 days btw). The student licence is valid for 2 years but you can apply to the caa for an extension on this if youve done APC's etc.
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From: KingsLynn
Digging around I can see that only globalats have a minimum of 3 days set for anyone to do aapc so not sure about the data you provide if i am honest.has anyone ever failed a apc????????????
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APC
I had to do an APC about 4 years ago and it took two and half days. Basically they run for as long as you are comfortable with controlling again, a verbal and then an assessed practical. And that's it, you have another 6 months to start UTP.
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YSB. Your friend needs to mug up on the Air Traffic Controllers licence and the best references in the UK are here:
Becoming an Air Traffic Controller | Air Traffic Personnel | Personal Licences and Training
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP744.PDF
Becoming an Air Traffic Controller | Air Traffic Personnel | Personal Licences and Training
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP744.PDF
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From: KingsLynn
Results in from all three atc schools in GB on apc test
NATS person (HR) didn't know - but PM to me says as required
Global ATS - say min 3 days to be billed (funny that)
Resource Group no minimum as described by S7500
No more question marks sorry to offend you just trying to help my friend out
NATS person (HR) didn't know - but PM to me says as required
Global ATS - say min 3 days to be billed (funny that)
Resource Group no minimum as described by S7500
No more question marks sorry to offend you just trying to help my friend out
