@daut.molahasanov

I assume the questions will be based on the information from the pdf in the link that they send in the passing of stage 2 email.

Have you got your Stage 3 interview soon?

Crazy Voyager is right, they all take at most a day.

In that case I am seriously tempted. Though I live in Scotland so it would be quite the journey!

Does anybody know how often they take on teenagers anyway? I'm only 18.

I'm 19 and I passed Stage 2. If you have minimum requirements they will accept you, just make sure you look professional (take special attention to your hair, as if you have long hair with curls it won't look as professional as if you had shorter hair - my case, so I had to adopt another hairstyle just for NATS ;) ). If you really want it, the journey will be nothing (you can revise the booklet), in my case I'm from Portugal and I passed 18 hours travelling just to do the ATC Knowledge Test (already taken and passed FEAST and DART at Eurocontrol).
Tips for the day: calm down, try to make friends and plan ahead (if they asked you to be there at 8:00, try to get there at 7:20 to avoid possible delays due to traffic or.just use the good old public transport - like me :p ).
The test will be fairly simple, just hammer down the booklet (they wont ask you things like "What is jetfuel maid of").

If any of you are thinking about staying overnight at Southampton, I recommends the ibis Budget as it is fairly cheap, clean, confortable and is really close to the rail station!

Hi all,

I have found this forum really useful and I have finally got my stage 3 this monday! The part I am really worried about is the PDF that I have been sent which says how important that I learn the contents. I was just wondering how they test it as there are so many plane types to learn with roughly similar FL's and speeds so I can just see me tripping up over this part.

Thanks!!!

@matta691 don't worry about it, the idea is to know that info more generally, so if I was to ask you which aircraft was suitable to fly from London to Hong Kong then Boeing 747 would be an appropriate answer

Thanks norse- you have put my mind at rest I could just see me getting the flight level for one of the Mcdonnell Douglas planes slightly wrong and failing because of it!

I am there on the 13th too. Finding the aircraft the hardest to remember as there are so many similar details on most of them.

Quite excited but nervous also.

New Applicant
 

Hello All!

A new applicant here. Completed the online forms but haven't submitted yet.
Just wanted to say hi and open up channels of communication to anyone else who may be applying / in the process.

Hello All!

A new applicant here, just completed the form but haven't submitted it yet.
Just wanted to say hi and open channels of communication to anyone starting / in the process.

Hi guys,

I got through stage 2 and have my stage 3 day booked in July (looking forward to it with a mix of excitement and trepidation!), and from what I've read on here I understand that stage 3 is basically the final stage (other than the medical and what not).

However, according to the infographic here ( Infographic: Becoming an Air Traffic Controller - NATS Blog ) there is a 4th stage too.
I'm just wondering which is correct.

Plus, has anyone got any pointers for stage 3? I notice a few of us have it coming up.. Are the questions based on the PDF booklet basically like the multi-choice questions from stage 2 except more thorough and non-multiple choice? And are all the questions based solely on what the PDF covers?

Tell me about it!

I drove down to stage 2 with thedip (from a couple pages back) and he had printed out all the details into table format which made it MUCH easier to learn compared to the way its printed in the pdf. Its still all unconnected, but you start to see the patterns between planes.

Got stage 3 booked for July as well. There is a pretty simples way of learning all the speeds, altitudes and passengers...
Organize everything by manufacturers and then order the list from the slowest to the fastest (speed is the only fixed value). You will see that speeds will be so easy to learn, then you just need to work a bit harder for the altitudes and passengers.

Seeg,

Stage 3 and stage 4 in the info graphic are wrapped together in what is referred to here as stage 3. I'm not aware of anyone turning up to the 'stage 3' day and not doing both

Thanks to everyone in this forum,

I haven't contributed much but I've read this thread from cover to cover.

Got my phone call on Friday and the email today confirming an offer subject to medical and security clearance.

Over the moon!

Hi All,

I've received my invitation to pick a Stage 2 date and will be attending 1st July.

From what I've read thus far, it doesn't seem necessary to learn absolutely every airplane fact and figure, just a general understanding of how they differ. Is this correct? I'd hate to be under prepared, although to trim down the revision on the airplane stats would be a massive relief.

TIA

Hi all, I've found out I'll be starting the training course in August. If anyone else is going to be starting in August then let me know. Good luck everyone.

NATS Stage 2
 

Hello, everyone.

I know this topic has probably been addressed here but given that there are so many replies to this thread i opted for putting my question directly to a benevolent soul who might know how to answer it.

I am now waiting for my stage 2 of NATS selection process which is due in 2 weeks time and would like to know if there is any recommended software to practice for FEAST and DART. So far, i've found these out:

SkyTest® - Preparation Software for DLR Test (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SunExpress, DFS), Cargolux, FEAST (Eurocontrol), Austro Control, Skyguide

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...sttesttraining

My default position is that you should look to practice as much as possible before these tests (hence my query) but i've read some opinions in this forum either advising against doing this or downplaying its importance by sugesting training with some common puzzle games.

I'm looking for testimonials of people who have made it through (or nearly got it) and can speak from experience. Even better if someone is a trainer of ATCs.

Thank you all and good flights.

PLima, how long did you have to wait between passing stages 0+1 and getting an invitation to pick a date for stage 2?

Hi Plima,

Can you send me a pm?

Mc

Hello, Saisay,

i submitted my application on the 24th of June and was automatically replied to with a link to begin my online assessment. I did it immediately (it was a literacy and numeracy test) and received a reply within half an hour with another link to proceed with the online assessment. I did this the following day, the 25th, which was a graphic and diagram reading assessment as well as some logical/rule following tests. Two days later i received the confirmation i had passed Stage 1 and should choose the day of my Stage 2 assessment in Fareham. I picked the 18th of July.

I now have approximately two weeks to study for the ATC Knowledge Test and am wondering whether and how i should prepare for the FEAST and DART tests.

I hope this was useful.

Hey guys

I'm at the same stage as PLima and was wondering the same so if there's anyone to help me as well would be great. Or if you PLima can pm if you find any help.
Sorry to steal post aha.
Thanks guys

Stage2
 

Well having passed stage 0 a few weeks back and stage 1 yesterday I started swatting on what to do next. As I was reading the above post my invitation to book onto stage 2 arrived!

I take that as good karma.

So will be following this thread with interest as going to give myself a few weeks at least to get up to speed on FEAST DART !

All the best

I'd be intrested in this as well :-)

Hi Pruddy73

Can you send me a pm?
Mc

newbie
 

hi all,

im looking to apply to take stage 1 tests... before I do this I want to be best prepared for the questions. is there any books or website I can go on which will give me example questions/ revision notes?

ive found a website which if you pay for you can do mock tests. is this something worth paying for?

thanks!!

Watkins121, there are a handful of practice/example questions before you start the stage 0+1 tests, so you won't go in completely blind. If you want a bit more, just search for free aptitude test practice on google.

Stage 0 + 1
 

Hello watkins121, to answer your question a little bit of keyboardery will show you Saville Consulting administer the initial on-line tests, Stage 0 and 1.

They have on-line practice and PDF printable guides if you have a glimpse around their site.

Might come in handy.

Hi everyone,

Like many others on this thread I've signed up specially for this topic. I'm attending the Stage II assessment day on July 22nd - I chose the latest possible date so it doesn't conflict with my degree at the minute.

Couple of questions for those who have already done these tests: do ALL applicants need to bring their original birth certificates with them? The email I recieved was vague and they haven't replied to my request for clarification;

Also, with the FEAST/DART tests, do they bare any resemblance to the series of fun, quirky games you will find on the NATS website? I'm looking to improve my spatial awareness between now and the assessment.

Thanks all.

22d July
 

Well down on the 22nd July if anyone's about the evening before.

Hello, Luke,

how are you coming along with your preparation?

I've tried to pm you but couldn't manage to find your email anywhere.

Hey

Still early stages for me but gonna catch up soon and get the ball rolling. I've found saville website to practice on and does help alot.

How much of the airplanes detail do we need to remember for stage 2 day?

Couple of questions for those who have already done these tests: do ALL applicants need to bring their original birth certificates with them? The email I recieved was vague and they haven't replied to my request for clarification;

I just brought my passport and it was fine. Think thats what everyone else did too. I certainly didn't see any birth certificates getting handed over!

hi pruddy73

Did you get my email?

Mc

Hi Guys,

Great forum, has been very informative and helpful!

I have my stage 2 next week. Just wondering how everyone has found it so far? Was it harder than what you anticipated? Do we need to know everything in regards to the planes? Any help will be grateful and good luck to anyone who have their assessment soon!

Thanks Seeg. The closer it gets to the assessment day, the more nervous I feel!

CA
 

hi Chloe check PM's

Stage 2
 

Hi does anyone have any advice for how the stage 2 goes, how much pf the aircraft information do i need to remember and is there anything i can do to prepare for feast or dart thanks

Hello everyone, I'm doing my stage 2 soon and am hoping someone can answer a few questions for me. Firstly how much of the airplane detail do we have to remember and secondly what can i do to revise for feast and dart.
Thanks