Interview
 

Me too - next week - who knows?? All will become clear I'm sure.

I have been invited for an interview too. Working at a major airport on the European mainland, with 5 years on my back as ADI/APS/RAD/TWR etc. HR said the interview was for Swanwick TC.

Anyone working there that want to share some info?

Ageism by NATS
 

I have just done a job course from Mil to Civilian life but run by high brow civilian recruitement company when I said NATS not available I was to old, to say they were shocked was an understatement. By law no company can age discriminate! HM Forces differnet rules, just want to know peoples views please??

NM

Did an interview (don't know which level it would fit) on Friday at Prestwick. I've been told that is where tthe requirements for personnel are considering the expected move from the old to the new centre in less then 2 years.

Neilmac,

Plenty of threads about age limits for NATS. Suffice to say that for those with 'aviation experience' there are no age limits.

Telephone interview
 

I've been asked for an interview by telephone......
Anybody done/going to do one of those?

I've done an interview by telephone before (not for NATS or ATC). Not sure if your question was specific or more general. If former then please ignore remainder

Usually used when the distance need to travel means that they want to be more sure before inviting you to a face to face.

They are tricky because you cannot get any feedback from body language (have you spoken long enough, too long, are you heading down wrong track etc).

Main thing is make sure you get the right environment for your end of interview: quiet, no interruptions, drink to refresh yourself, notepad if you want it. Have your CV etc in front of you so that you do not contradict it. have info on the intended company as wel in case you need to check

Have a few questions you want to ask written down on your pad

Because you cannot read body language, make sure that you understand the question fully. Ask "Did you mean" type questions

All IMHO naturally (and yes I did get offered the job when I had one)

Thanks Chris,
You agree with advice on the internet, and sound encouraging

APCs
 

Hi all,

Do all ATCOs from other countries have to do an APC at Hurn before NATS allow them to do the Area course or are they allowed straight to Swanwick or Prestwick to commence OJT using there current license as previous experience.:)

APCs
 

It's not too simple, I'm afraid. Depends a lot on whether or not you're from Europe.
look in CAP744, especially Appendix 1 para 4.4
Then again, maybe NATS steamrollers over CAA requirements sometimes, as they have clout.
(if you don't get the idioms in this, then you definitely need a UK course!)

APCs
 

Thanks ptenisnet,
I certainly don't have the money to get them to take a look at my training background.:rolleyes:

Regards,

1LS.

Further to my post above, it turns out the age limit of 36 for the NATS selection process (not the experienced ATCO programme) is fixed. There is no further dispensation for those with ATSA/Mil ATCO/pilot experience.