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pufut 16th Feb 2016 23:05

Thank you for that, whitelighter. I'll be seeing my ENT soon for a general check up and I'm going to bring this up before the hearing test, so that should clarify things.

mattd75 19th Feb 2016 15:51

Oddly I recieved an email saying that I needed to complete the stage 1 tests otherwise my application would be withdrawn, if I go back to the link where I completed them it still says I have completed them...

Just sent them an email but wondering if this is the reason some people have not had a response yet.

norse12 25th Feb 2016 14:43

Waiting for stage 2
 
Hi Everyone,

I have recently passed the stage 0 & 1 online tests, it was quite hard with the time limits so I didn't finish each section! For anyone still to complete this I found it useful to practice spatial reasoning and aptitude tests in advance so I downloaded some e-books on my kindle (the ones I bought were by Richard McMunn) and I practiced a few other aptitude tests on other websites too.

Now I am wondering how long it will take to receive an invite to the stage 2 part. Looking at previous posts It seems this varies anywhere from a few weeks to over a year! Has anyone else recently passed stage 1 and how long did it take to receive your invite to stage 2? The email I received said "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register."

And for anybody who has sat stage 2 already (FEAST and DART), are there any books you recommend or online simulators to practice on? Any useful resources would be much appreciated.

Thank you!:):)

Brentmeistergeneral 26th Feb 2016 10:40

@norse12

Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!

As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.

DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
Games - NATS

Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask :)

norse12 26th Feb 2016 21:10

@Brentmeistergeneral

Thanks for your post, it sounds like it all happened incredibly quickly for you! Fingers crossed!:)

pufut 26th Feb 2016 21:36


Originally Posted by Brentmeistergeneral (Post 9282685)
@norse12

Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!

As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.

DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
Games - NATS

Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask :)

Hello brentmeistergeneral! I was just wondering if you could read this wiki page on the FEAST test (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FEAST_test) and let me know if it's still an accurate explanation of what you had to do? Thank you in advance :)

Brentmeistergeneral 27th Feb 2016 07:50

@ norse12
Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.

Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not in there though, everything else is pretty much spot on. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end.

pufut 27th Feb 2016 13:31


Originally Posted by Brentmeistergeneral (Post 9283616)
@ norse12
Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.

Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not on there though. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end. Have you booked onto a stage 2 test?

Ah that's great info, cheers! No I haven't applied at all yet. I'm currently doing my A Levels and hoping to apply as soon as I get my results in the next year or so. In the mean time I'm doing as much preparation as possible! :)

Brentmeistergeneral 28th Feb 2016 09:36

I read your previous posts about what you are doing, just after I posted my reply! :O hope you get the results you want and good luck with your application :)

Timpsi 28th Feb 2016 15:37

@Brentmeistergeneral
 
Wow, that was quick! Did you pass? :)

I finished my stage 0 and 1 online tests on 20th of February, so I hope that it won't take that long now! Fingers crossed. I have passed both FEAST and DART (with Eurocontrol) before so I hope my abilities are as good now as a year ago!

Let us know how you did!:ok:

therocketscientist 2nd Mar 2016 11:55


Originally Posted by evie16 (Post 9270615)
Just received the news this morning as well! Starting in April too!!

Hey, congratulations! Are you looking for housemates? Same question for anyone else starting in April :)

calso700 2nd Mar 2016 19:08

Stage 3 success
 
Well Evie it looks like being the last two people to be interviewed turned out to not be so bad ! Have you ( or anyone else given a start date of April 13th) started looking at accomodation ?

feel free to reply - Calum

therocketscientist 3rd Mar 2016 00:41


Originally Posted by calso700 (Post 9287779)
Well Evie it looks like being the last two people to be interviewed turned out to not be so bad ! Have you ( or anyone else given a start date of April 13th) started looking at accomodation ?

feel free to reply - Calum

Here... although for some reason a bit nervous regarding my medical (I'm perfectly healthy afaik), so can't make 100% certain plans yet, I have indeed started to look for accommodation. PM me.

Brentmeistergeneral 3rd Mar 2016 09:43

Stage 3
 
Congrats calso700, therocketscientist and evie16! :ok: Any tips for stage 3? Also, did it last the whole day or did you finish early?

norse12 3rd Mar 2016 10:11


Originally Posted by vc21 (Post 9268806)
So I finally received dates for Stage 2 and it seems that they have put on two assessment days per week over the net 2 months!!

Anyone else booked in for 4th March? :p

@vc21 Good luck with yours tomorrow!! I'm still waiting to hear about more stage 2 dates. Fingers crossed for you!

therocketscientist 3rd Mar 2016 11:31


Originally Posted by Brentmeistergeneral (Post 9288290)
Congrats calso700, therocketscientist and evie16! :ok: Any tips for stage 3? Also, did it last the whole day or did you finish early?

Thanks. It does last for the whole day, I think we finished around 3pm, but most of the time is spent waiting for your turn or waiting for the others to finish. Bring something to read if you're not very chatty (like me :) ).

I haven't done anything extraordinary to prepare, just the same you'd do for any competency interview. Also I think we're not allowed to say much more than that anyway.. good luck with your interview!

extalex 3rd Mar 2016 14:52


Originally Posted by calso700 (Post 9287779)
Well Evie it looks like being the last two people to be interviewed turned out to not be so bad ! Have you ( or anyone else given a start date of April 13th) started looking at accomodation ?

feel free to reply - Calum

Congratulations guys! Looking forward to meeting you on the 13th 😊. I'm looking for accommodation too trying to find somewhere close by to avoid much of a commute.

Alex

Brentmeistergeneral 3rd Mar 2016 16:23

@therocketscientist

Thanks for your post, all the best for your medical :)

conc1845 6th Mar 2016 17:14

Stage 2
 
Another 315 mile road trip done and all checked in watching Evolution waiting on my 7:30pm table at TGI's. Table for one. On Mother's Day :rolleyes: What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?

Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).

Anyone else down tomorrow?

Megamc 6th Mar 2016 22:06


Originally Posted by conc1845 (Post 9302164)
Another 315 mile road trip done and all checked in watching Evolution waiting on my 7:30pm table at TGI's. Table for one. On Mother's Day :rolleyes: What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?

Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).

Anyone else down tomorrow?

Hi Conc1845
I'll be next month.
Anyway, best wishes and good luck!!!


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