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Originally Posted by Kcross123
(Post 10039654)
Hello,
Does anyone know what tests stage 0 consists of? Many thanks |
hello everyone, i am going for stage 2 in a few days and i would just like to ask about the first part of the examination regarding the pdf they gave...everything ok about the radars, the airways, acronyms etc....but does anyone knows what they ask about the last 3 pages with plane statistics?? they ask about capacity, about speed? possible destinations?? any answer would help. Thank you in advance.
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ATCOnoob1
anything special to mention about MCQs?? something strange or out of the ordinary?? Thank you for all the information |
Originally Posted by Ambnapz
(Post 10024791)
Hi folks,
I've been lucky (and a bit surprised) to have passed 0 & 1 and now looking at booking my assessment day. I'd applied on a bit of a whim not really knowing what it was all about but the more I look it's seeming very exciting. I just am anxious over a few points I'm hoping someone may be able to help with: I have a young family and am hoping to have another baby in the next few years, if this was to happen mid training has anyone seen allowances made for this? We are in the south west, with brs and ext being my nearest airports. Is there much job opportunities here or am I likely to always commute? The study training period, is this distance based or at a centre and if so where? Anyone doing this with a young family? If so any advice welcome. Thanks a lot! congrats for passing stage 0,1 . I intend to apply for stage 0 could you give some tips on how to prepare for the stage 0 and 1. Any suggestions is much appreciated please. thanks |
Originally Posted by babis
(Post 10041844)
ATCOnoob1
anything special to mention about MCQs?? something strange or out of the ordinary?? Thank you for all the information As long as you revise it for however long it takes you to get a good grasp of it, don't stress - seriously. FEAST/DART you really cant prepare specifically for so don't waste time worrying - just get the backbone of the booklet in your head and you'll easily get past that first hurdle of the day. |
Originally Posted by Tracker400
(Post 10039070)
Hey Mate. Sorry to hear you weren’t successful. I had a phone call on Wednesday and was lucky enough to be offered a place with them.
It must be annoying not knowing exactly where things went wrong for you. Are you considering re-applying in 12 Months time? Barry Scott has given some good pointers. You could also think about joining the military as a Controller if that seems appealing to you? 12 months? Is it not a 2 year re-applying limit anymore? I have looked into the RAF however living abroad within the last 3 years has caused issues, so now I will just try and do my best to get some experience within ATC before re-applying. |
hi everybody
simple question: if you become ATC trainee and pass the process, how long are you obligated to work for nats by contract? |
Holidays
Can anyone shed some light on how holiday/breaks work when at the training college?
I've heard there are set breaks but it would be interesting to know a little more. Well done to everyone moving through the process |
Hi All,
Long time lurker first time poster. Booked my stage 3 for the 23rd of this month anybody else attending then ? How long does the day last for, saw that the projected end was 4pm is this accurate ? Thanks in advance |
Originally Posted by Wipe0ut
(Post 10049732)
Hi All,
Long time lurker first time poster. Booked my stage 3 for the 23rd of this month anybody else attending then ? How long does the day last for, saw that the projected end was 4pm is this accurate ? Thanks in advance See you next week! |
Originally Posted by Boa06
(Post 10049441)
Can anyone shed some light on how holiday/breaks work when at the training college?
I've heard there are set breaks but it would be interesting to know a little more. Well done to everyone moving through the process |
Originally Posted by ATCOnoob1
(Post 10050378)
I'll be there on the 23rd too mate. I saw someone say that stage 3 end times are much like stage 2 i.e. earlier than advised. He said his group of 11 candidates finished at 2pm. I guess it depends how many people are there on the day but I'm going with the assumption we'll be done for 2-3pm.
See you next week! |
Originally Posted by Ally231
(Post 7472500)
@rr9
Stage 3 Be yourself Demonstrate flexibility, thinking on your feet, team working, enthusiasm. Prepare answers to competency type questions. Be prepared to expand and talk around your examples extensively. Dress smart Engage with the interviewers if they join you for lunch Best of luck! |
Global ATS
Finally have a start date! Anyone else starting their training with Global ATS in Gloucester on 12th March?
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A quick question on behalf of my son who is not on pprune. Any TATC’s who went to Global did you take Global’s accommodation or rent privately ? Is there much rental property available?
TIA Rgds AyrTC |
Do Nats complete all of their ATCO training at Swanwick? I have now seen people mentioning Jerez and Gloucester ? Are they using other training facilities as I was of the understanding that all training was completed at Swanwick
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Yes FerroNATS at Jerez started to be used this month. I don’t know if it is a “one of “ although if the first course goes ok it will probably be used again.
GLOBAL ATS ( GATS ) at Gloucester have been used on several occasions I think they can only do Basic, Aerodrome and Approach Radar courses. It has been intimated that in theory you could do your basic course at Global and then join an Area course at CTC however I don’t think that has ever happened yet. I believe this is all due to capacity issues at CTC. |
Originally Posted by AyrTC
(Post 10051599)
A quick question on behalf of my son who is not on pprune. Any TATC’s who went to Global did you take Global’s accommodation or rent privately ? Is there much rental property available?
TIA Rgds AyrTC |
Thank you Tukachinchilla:ok:
Rgds AyrTC |
What are peoples experiences with bringing in food? I know there's a vending machine, but that's probably not great if you're (hopefully) spending the day there.
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chrismaccc7. My son is starting then. I cannot pm you so if you want to contact me at
[email protected] I will forward you his email. Rgds AyrTC |
Originally Posted by dFixxx3r
(Post 10045273)
hi everybody
simple question: if you become ATC trainee and pass the process, how long are you obligated to work for nats by contract? anybody any info? |
Originally Posted by dFixxx3r
(Post 10054259)
anybody any info?
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Originally Posted by dFixxx3r
(Post 10054259)
anybody any info?
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Good morning,
I am traveling down from Glasgow for my stage 2 on the 27th February. I am trying to plan the best method of travel and organize times etc. I was wondering if you are allowed to take bags into the facility? This would mean I could fly down the day before and fly home the night after without needing to book a second hotel room. My other question would be the dress code? Is it expected that you wear a suit or would a shirt and trousers be enough? Again for the reason of baggage and how much I need to bring. Any help is much appreciated, thank you! |
Originally Posted by adam llewellyn
(Post 10056003)
Good morning,
I am traveling down from Glasgow for my stage 2 on the 27th February. I am trying to plan the best method of travel and organize times etc. I was wondering if you are allowed to take bags into the facility? This would mean I could fly down the day before and fly home the night after without needing to book a second hotel room. My other question would be the dress code? Is it expected that you wear a suit or would a shirt and trousers be enough? Again for the reason of baggage and how much I need to bring. Any help is much appreciated, thank you! I just sat my stage 2 on the 15th, there was a mix of us in full suits and just trousers and shirt so I think you'll be okay to just go shirt and trousers. People also had back packs with them on the day. As long as your not bringing in a full fledged suit case you should be good. Hope this helps! |
hello, i would like to ask about stage 3 if anyone has some info. they say that the day consists of 3 parts and the third part is a eurocontrol computer based asssessment. Does anyone have any insight of that??
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For those that have completed stage 3 is there anything that can be prepared for the Eurocontrol test of stage 3 ?
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Originally Posted by Kirsteneg
(Post 10054792)
I think it's for 3 years after validation. What are you planning on doing after they invest in your training and the obligatory service is up?
Asking out of curiosity. Can't find this info anywhere else. |
Stage 3
Hello all!
Just recently passed my stage 2 and got my email invite for stage 3! I've got the chance to book onto one on 08/03, 15 days from now. My question is for people who have passed stage 3, do you think 15 days is enough time to prepare for it? Or am I sabotaging myself by going for it so soon? |
Stage 2 assessment
Hi all, got my stage 2 assessment tomorrow morning and just wondering if anyone has any information about why the multi choice questions will be like?
Are they going to be very specific about numbers or is it a bit more vague? Thanks, Cal. |
Originally Posted by Witlock89
(Post 10060507)
Hello all!
Just recently passed my stage 2 and got my email invite for stage 3! I've got the chance to book onto one on 08/03, 15 days from now. My question is for people who have passed stage 3, do you think 15 days is enough time to prepare for it? Or am I sabotaging myself by going for it so soon? |
Originally Posted by Freddles
(Post 9028385)
I passed Stage 3 too! Start date December 7th pending medical.
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Attending Stage 2 on Monday the 5th. Anyone else?
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Originally Posted by Timpsi
(Post 10065331)
Attending Stage 2 on Monday the 5th. Anyone else?
Any clue on how to prepare for stage1 please |
Originally Posted by Atctrainee1
(Post 10067429)
Hi mate congrats on your stage 2.
Any clue on how to prepare for stage1 please |
if i have a plane departure from Heathrow at 8.30pm on the stage2 day, can i make it in time ? (with passing all parts of the test and leaving at 5pm as planned)
-also what are the costs of living while on a training salary ? is it enough to live in UK(renting place to sleep, food) cheers |
Aircraft stats
Does anybody have any advice on how important it is to learn the stats on the aircraft in the final pages of the document for Stage 3?
Thanks! |
dFixxx3r;
As long as nothing major happens to mess with the timings, you should be fine. I completed the day at stage 2 then walked to Swanwick train station and got the train to London Victoria arriving at 17:45. Probably won't be a life of luxury while training but I think it is possible to live off the training salary! |
Hi Guys,
With the dress code being smart for the stage 2 assessment day, are they wanting people to come in suit and tie or can it just be a smart shirt and trouser combo? Cheers |
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