thank you!

I don’t know how the new pay deal affects TATC’s, however you may be able to add 3.2% onto the annual figure.

Part of the pay deal is renegotiating TATC pay and conditions, so hopefully we'll see that figure rise soon.

Hi all,

Literally just started the NATS recruitment process.

Is anyone aware of any good materials to use to prepare for the Verbal reasoning, Numerical reasoning, Diagramatical reasoning and Spatial awareness tests?

Any help will be really appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi Zco,
I am at the same stage. Looking forward to hearing some responses.
All the best!

many thanks mate

STAGE 0 and 1
 

Hi everyone,
For those who have already passed online aptitude tests (stage 0 and 1), would be appreciated if could give some advise on any source of material to practice and any tips while taking the tests?
Many thanks!

Unfortunately I failed my stage 2 FEAST today. I guess I'm just not made of The Right Stuff. Only 1 out of 7 of us got through to the DART.

I just thought I would give a bit of advice for people who are driving because I worried about this a little bit. There are visitor spaces in the NATS car park, probably about 16 overall and these remained half full up until 8am, but it may be that it wasn't a particularly busy day. You can also park on the road immediately outside the NATS compound (which I did). As a last resort you could park in the shopping centre car park, but I think there's a £2 charge for 6 hours and there's a bit of a walk (10-15mins) to NATS from there.

Also the day is rather straight forward, so don't worry too much about that aspect of things, everything is explained before you have to do anything.

Good luck to all.

Many thanks ATCOnoob1, It's been helpful!

Sorry to hear that you failed!
Wish you all the best...

What type of lunch is provided during the stage 3 assessment?

(Asking the real questions...)

25th June - Jerez - Start Date
 

Hi all,

Has anyone else been allocated a start date in Jerez, Spain for this year? I got the email through today. Does anyone know if there are any courses due to start in UK in the near future?

Congrats! When did you do your Stage 3?

Thank you, I had my stage 3 on 1st November.

Hi mashman,

I have also been given this course.
I was told they have courses in Whiteley/Coventry in the coming months so it’s completely voluntary to do a course in Jerez.

Personally, Jerez suits me better due to accommodation and food being provided - less expenses during the initial training!

Maybe see you in June!

Stu

Hi Stu,

Thanks for the reply, good news to finally get that start date email.

I like the idea of the accommodation all being provided etc because cost of living was obviously a concern. I’m sure I’ll see you in June mate.

Martin

Yes - you are correct, my mistake. Not sure where I got Coventry from! Haha

As far as I’m aware it’s just the Basic at Jerez, after that - role specific training takes place in the UK.

I think it is just the basic in Jerez as it’s only 21 weeks, not the full 9-12 month process for the role specific training.

Under the impression that that will take place at Whiteley.

Congrats- it is nice having a firm date now isn't it!

Am I wrong in thinking we will have a Facebook page set up to chat before starting...?

CTC 23rd May
 

Hi there,
I’ve been allocated a place on the course starting at CTC on 23rd May this year,
I was told I’d revive an information pack and my contract about a month ago. However as yet I’ve not received anything of the kind, I have send a couple of emails and a voicemail with still no reply. Have any of you been able to get in contact with the recruitment department?? as I’m unsure of what to do now.

Many thanks

Having my Stage 3 in a month. For the interview; when they say that you shouldn't use the same examples for different questions, does this mean I can't use the same "job" or "hobby" for 2 different kind of questions? I understand I'm not supposed to use the same exact situation to 2 different questions. But just theoretically, what would you do if you run out of jobs, schools or hobbies that you can apply to the next question if you've already gone through the ones you've been a part of. What then if someone has only been to 1 Uni and maybe 1-2 jobs that they've been working at for a longer period of time? Just curious!

You can definitely have more than one example from the same place of work/education! I must have used 3 examples for my current workplace. You just need to ensure each answer is a different specific situation. Good luck!

Thank you!

I've never had a serious job (or any for that matter) interview outside of Sweden so I don't know if it's a bit different in the U.K. But I guess it's not that much of a difference!:ok:

Is the Personality Profiling Interview something you can prepare for (solid examples etc) or is it just a case of being yourself?

I would suggest the personality profiling part of the interview you can be yourself, but you may need to provide examples. It’s only the competency based part that you should prepare specific examples. (This is just my opinion though!)

23rd May Course @ CTC
 

I'm in the same position exactly. Not too worried, still two months away. I'll probably give it until 1st May before chasing them. Congrats by the way and look forward to meeting you on the course.

Sandwiches, wraps, crisps, fruit and water as far as I can remember.

Stage 2 assessment day
 

Hi all!

I passed all the stage 1 back in February, however I’m currently in the final few months of my law degree and a single mum to two little ones that I haven’t been able to book my stage 2 assessment day yet. I live in Sunderland so will have to travel down the night before and either stay with family or in a hotel but that’s fine.
I was just wondering what is the best way to prep for the day besides the booklet obviously? Is there any further things you would recommend doing to hopefully increase my chances? And what are the FEAST and DART tests like?

Thanks

Learn the booklet and just be refreshed and relaxed really, as best you can be anyway :)

There was a good post about Day 2 a while back, but I'm too lazy to search for it

Post #10371 is the helpful one.

For FEAST/DART you get examples and a practise before each test which is plenty enough. Just keep focused and don't panic when things go wrong.

Hi Guys,

I have recently been successful and have been offered the job and I'm set to join the course at Global ATS in July. Is anybody else in line to join this course?

Cheers.

Yes, me too! I'm hoping for the same course if all works out with my medical and security in time for July.

Same here buddy. I have the medical beginning of May so fingers crossed. I was contemplating starting a Facebook group/ WhatsApp chat for accommodation etc to keep costs down. Interested? (Will probably make sense to do so following the confirmation of medical etc.)

Definitely! Not sure if you can private message on this but if not let me know your email or something? And guess I will see you at medical on 10th May!

Me too, guess thats 3 out of 12 of us ��

My medical is on the 3rd of May! I've made a FB group if you search for 'basic 258' you should be able to find it... hopefully speak to you both on there!

Me too, subject to everything going through ok. Can't wait to get started :ok:

Hi all,

I passed stage 0 and 1 two days ago, awaiting an invitation to stage 2..

Any ideas on how long this can take?

Just about to graduate from Uni and trying to decide if I should start pursuing other job opportunities if it's going to be a long wait...

Cheers and gone.

My invitation came after about 3 weeks, some have had it earlier and some got it later than that.

JViatorMC,

Always have a 'Plan B'. :ok: