Hey there,

My Stage 1 is the same day, but a little later on starting at 11:00 :) Good luck!

Phil
P.S. I whole heartedly support Crazy Voyager's advice on the tetris and good night's sleep as a good method for preparation.

Best of luck to you too; was tempted by the later slot but I have a looooooong drive back so earlier the finish, the better.

Good luck fellas. Remember to be positive and truthful.

Hi
 

Hey everyone! Was any of you doing your stage 1 on the 21st of November or after and had their results back yet? Just wondered.

How long did the rest of you guys have to wait. I know they aim for 72 hours but due to the high volume of applicants this can change understanable.

I imagine there is a delay due to it being the weekend and all that. Probably will be emailed on Monday. :ok:

Planut. Were you there on Monday? How did you find it? Here's hoping Monday hate the unknown. :ugh:

I sat mine on the 21st too. Found the theory one alright actually as put in enough work for it... however the cubes and diagramming... we will just ignore that for the mean time :E

Roll on Monday!

Hey I sat mine on the 21st too!
Plane nut and d19eer what time was your stage 1?
Hopefully we do get results Mon
Although the cubes and diagrams were a nightmare !
I agree roll on Monday !

Ah Freebird534. I've been looking for different ways to get there (I haven't got a driving licence at the minute). Seems I found this post too late for any carpool opportunities - all Mondays slots are now fully booked.

Best of luck for Monday to you!

Good luck to anyone sitting the stage one on Monday! See you there

I only heard about this place when I was in there and waiting for the test, which is a shame as it seems to have some useful information.

Did anyone else do 11.30 on Wednesday 21st? How did you all find it?

Stage 2
 

For those of you that have had Stage 2's lately, do you know how long it takes for them to reply roughly? I know it says 15 working days but I'm curious if it'll be any sooner. I sat mine on Friday and am hoping I get to hear back soon :)

Hey everyone! Hope you are all passing a good time ^^

I have a question.. after the online test, I got an invitation for stage 1.. however, when I click on the link sent to me, I see that there are currently no slots available :P useful I know...

Does this happen occasionally? It says that new slots will be presented soon.. but how soon? If anyone has any idea on this issue, please let me know, I would really appreciate it!

Best of luck to everyone who is applying, or in the testing stages! :ok:

@Sorinc03: Sat mine on Friday as well. According to the applicants on this thread it takes a few working days to get your results. And you're correct, according to the NATS FAQ website it can take up to 15 working days. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the next stage in the selection process! I know the tests are already over but I still want to wish you and all other applicants good luck!

Hey jimbothegreatest,

i was in the same stage one as you found the first test fine because i revised however the other tests were difficult ! how did you find it ?? have you heard anything back yet ?? or has anyonee from the 21st ... sorryy but i hate the wait !!!:)

@sram6: Good to hear from you :) yeah, finger crossed and hopefully we shall meet at stage 3. Good luck!

Anyone booked for stage 1, tomorrow the 28th?

Ah - blonde you must be Hayley?! I was sitting right next to you for the second lot of tests!

Well I got through the first lot, I revised n all but there were still some things I was unsure of. But got through.

The next lot were pretty tough. I answered all 50 for the diagrams somehow, but for all I know I got them all wrong. 34/40 for the cubes but I found that very tough indeed.

Ok.. Booked for Stage 1 on Tuesday, 4th December at 10:30 GMT :)

Anyone else joining me? :)

Good luck to everyone!

Blondie
 

Hi Blondie,
I am still awaiting the stage 1 results from the 21st. Ahhhh hate the wait as well.

Hi there..could anyone give me an exaple of math quiz that we could find in the stage1? I know, maybe in this discussion i could find the answer..but that are a lot of pages..thank you very much!

Just got my result from stage 1... on to stage 2 I go :ok:

When I go to book for Stage 2 they only give me next tuesday... If I wait will they bring more dates out?

Congrats Planenut!!!
Just got my email through too, Stage 2 here I come. I think they do put more dates on when they are available. Best of luck!

@planenut321 yeah, they'll post more dates later. But if you have time to go, you might as well go next Tuesday. There's no preparation needed for Stage 2 so you might as well try and get to stage 3 before Christmas :)

Well done guys, I just got stage 2 invite through too. I hope they put up more dates as well, going to be difficult to explain to my current work I can't go to a conference as I have a job interview... :ooh:

Stage 1
 

Hi guys,
Well done to inertia and planut. I was up same day but I'm guessing that's all the passes out and the fails follow??? Still awaiting mine. Is that how it works or can someone say that they got a pass later from the guys that attended the same day?? Hope so.

December Stage 1
 

Hi all,

I took the online checking test last night and received the invite this morning to attend the Stage 1 assessment in Fareham :) I've booked to go at 13.30 on Tues 4th December and am wondering if anyone else on here will be at the same session?

I was going to continue lurking until I got through to stage 2, but highly doubt I'll get there now. :{

I spent more time concentrating on correct answers rather than ensuring I completed as many as possible - I only completed 28/50 and 31/40 although on the first paper im 99% sure they are all right, and 80% sure on the second.

I just hope they want a certain percentage of only the questions answered correct rather than a certain percentage of the whole test.

I was thinking accuracy rather than speed would be a better skill being in this line of work - can any ATCO's confirm?

Also, has anyone who made it to stage two done so with a low number of questions answered?

Thanks, Tony

Hi all,

can you please explain me in what consist thes Stage1? Which kind of quiz are there?

Thank you very much!

Got my results and I'm through to stage 2. Congrats to all the others who made it. Unlucky to those who didn't, and better luck next time. For those who have had no news yet - don't panic! Your results will come soon I'm sure.

Well this Tuesday (4th) is slightly short notice for me. Does anyone know when the next bunch of dates will be? I don't really want to cancel everything and rush down there next week, but I'd rather not hang around til January either.


Assi... have you applied? Have you passed your online tests? If so, they provide all the information in the email they send you telling you to book for Stage 1...

Hi Jimbo..yes i've applied and i've passed the on line test..but in the email they don't speak about math in the stage1..but i, reading the forum, understand that i will find math quiz as well...right?

they tell you to practice speed, distance and time calculations, as well as headings and bearings (i.e. the 360' of the compass)

Stage 2
 

I just heard back from NATS. I failed Stage 2 :ugh:

Sorry to hear that sorinc3, will you re-apply?

I am waiting on my new Stage 1 result still. I am hopeful to get to a December Stage 2 if possible though :) Fingers crossed eh?

Assi, trust the system mate, they tell you all you need to know, and this thread tells you far more besides that if you read the last 50 pages or so.

Phil

Hi Phil,
Yeah I'll probably reapply next year.

It's unfortunate that we don't find out why we failed and what to work on. But at least we have the experience :)

Sorin

Stage 1 26th
 

Has anyone who did there stage one on Monday the 26th had there results back yet?
So nervous waiting, and panic every time an email comes through lol.

Hi
 

I sat mine on 21st and spoke to them today. All successful candidate have been notified and unsuccessful ones have to follow. Sadly that's me.

Any one want to buy a sky test disc? Offers cost about £40

stage 1
 

d19errare you sure about that????? I felt i did very good in the tests...

chejar. Well I spoke I HR today and that was what she said. I was on the 21st. If ur after that date then it may be different. I have sat it three times now. Passed that stage twice before and go to final stages. Not this time dip at the first hurdle so gutted.

Passed stage 1... Stage 2 booked for Dec 14th

I did stage 1 on Monday