Selection process for ATCO!
Could someone please give me an idea of the selection process for ATCO (For my sins http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif ).
I currently work at a NATS unit, but would like it if anyone here could e-mail/post some useful stuff here! Thanx a lot LORI :) |
Its a bit long winded to go into here, but it goes something like this:
Learning style assessment - works out how you think, and if you've got the "correct" attitude to studying and learning. It also assesses your math skills, lateral thinking and "ability to think in 3d" ATC Knowledge test - they send you some notes and then ask you questions when you get there. Chat with ATCO - lets you ask ATCO their opinion of the job and questions on CATC You don't go into this blind, they send you practice papers and an information pack so you know what to expect. Hope this is of some use. Talk to your Unit Training Officer (The Spooner Academey by any chance LORI?) or contact Recruitment direct. Push [This message has been edited by Push Approved (edited 27 June 2001).] |
LORI.....
If you look back through the archives, doing searches on ATC training, there's tons of helpful stuff about interviews and selection processes, and lots of hints and tips too. Good luck..... it's worth it!!! :) |
Thanx for the info and suggestions guys!
Push Approved, you MAY be correct with the 'Spooner Academy' hehe :) Gives it away with the name hey?!!! Do I know you by any chance? All the best and thanx very much LORI |
lo,ri
Searching on PPRuNe for hints and tips is good advice. Here's some background on the actual selection process. The selection process used by NATS has four stages. Preselection Ability Testing Interactive Computer Tests Interviews PRESELECTION The pre selection criteria are:
Those applicants who meet the pre-selection criteria are then invited to attend a test centre to take ability tests, Personality questionnaire, Learning Styles questionnaire, ATC knowledge test and have a group presentation from an operational ATCO. ABILITY TESTING The following tests are used.
The results from the most significant tests are combined together with three of the Personality scales, to indicate the probability of success if selected for ATCO training. A cut off figure is then applied, those above the cut-off are invited to attend the final interviews, those below are eliminated from the selection process. INTERACTIVE COMPUTER TESTS The tests measure the following skills.
The three computer based tests, are:-
INTERVIEWS For those candidates who are selected for interview, a personality profile is generated by a computer "expert system" from the data collected at the testing stage and this is available at the interview. The interviews are conducted against criteria drawn from the original job analysis. There are two interviews, a technical interview conducted by an operational ATCO, and a Personnel interview. Emphasis is placed at the interview stage on the motivation for a career in ATC and previous examples of achievement orientation. The interviews follow a structured format and measure:
So there you have it. I now wonder how the hell I ever got in ;) For further information, I'd suggest visiting NATS online at http://www.nats.co.uk or contacting NATS Recruitment. A M Hutchinson Recruitment Services Manager T1212 One Kemble Street London WC2B 4AP TEL: 00 44 (0)207 832 5755 FAX: 00 44 (0)207 832 6633 E-Mail: [email protected] ------------------ 10 West UK ATC'er [email protected] Edited for crap UBB code !! [This message has been edited by 10W (edited 27 June 2001).] |
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Wow thanx very much for all of that info 1OW!! That is going to help a great deal! Thankyou very much for your time. I will get the application form filled out pronto and keep you all posted as to my progress! Thanx again everyone LORI [This message has been edited by left outer, right inner (edited 27 June 2001).] |
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