its online
 

From what I've heard its online where as before you would go to a centre I think and I'm guessing its similar to stage 1 now but don't take my word for it. If you can tell us what it was like after you have finished?

​​​​​​thnx. good info there.

so is there any resemblance between s1 and feast ? meaning if any of feast testing tasks is included in new S1/S2 ?

Hi there, I passed my stage 2 in March and have my stage 3 scheduled late May. I was just wondering about the schedule following the stage 3 interview (on the condition I pass of course!). When do the medical and start of training usually take place? I have a trip booked to Dubai for June and July and am wondering if I will have to reschedule.

Thanks!

That's great! Thanks for the info and good luck with your stage 3!

How long has it taken for people to get invited to the 1st stage of online tests in the "new" system?

Just wondered as last time I applied under the older system I seem to remember it was pretty instant, as if you just have to meet the pre-requisites. Been a few days now and my application just shows as "under review".

I've passed Stage 2 on Monday this week, still nothing regarding Stage 3 dates has come through to my email yet though. Can anyone comment on how long it took them?

We are all waiting on invite emails, I passed Stage 2 a couple of weeks ago. Most likely is that they are completing the old process applicants first before arranging the new process dates.


I may drop them an email tomorrow if nothing comes through by then

Oh really, thanks for your reply. Perhaps you're right re old process applicants. Hopefully not waiting much longer.

Seems like we will be one of the first groups to undertake the new Stage 3. From your understanding, do you know much more regarding S3 other than what the website informs us? (Retake S1 online tests, ATC Knowledge Test, Group Exercise & Interview)

Thanks

I have my stage 3 on Monday and I was part of the older way of doing things. I believe I will be one of the last group to do so!

I haven't got any new info. I know that a while ago they used to do group exercises as part of the application, so you could try reading through this entire thread and see what people had to say back then. It's possible they will re-use some elements of it?

Personally I'm happy to leave it an unknown as they intend it to be. At the end of the day, every part of the application tests our abilities and personalities to make absolutely sure we are the right people for the job. I'd be far more gutted if I got in because I "researched" ahead of the application stages and failed on course than if I failed the application because i'm just not the right person for the job. Does that make sense?

Best of luck for 8th May! Let us know how you get on :) And thanks for that, looking on the bright side at least it's extra time to study the booklet!

Just got my email for the stage 3 invite. Booked for 10/06/2019 at Hedge End in Hampshire?
No full address on either email that I've seen but I assume its Unit 5&6, Waterloo Industrial Estate, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2QT for anyone else that books in...

There weren't many days available and they were all at the same site, so anyone hoping for CTC in June may be out of luck.

Let me know who else books on that day and if they get clarification on the address.

Best of luck to anyone on the final stages of the old processs.

I've booked in for 6th June. Just chose the first available date.

What location options did you see?

The new knowledge info seems to be 90% the same as the old one, but they've cut loads of info out of the aircraft stats, probably found applicants were getting bogged down on the tiny details of the craft (i.e. me!) and the rest of the info suffered. A good move in my mind and reflects the much shorter timescale from invite to assessement day.

Stage 3 interview
 

Just received options for the stage 3 assessment, anybody else going on 13th June to Hampshire?

To be honest, I didn't really look!
Like i said, just booked the first date and pressed confirm.

Hi all, one of you who is invited to the Stage 3 here :)

I was just wondering if there is anyone else who did not see even 1 date available? The moment the e-mail came and I went quickly through it I clicked on the link to see available dates and the message stated above was there. I know a lot of people apply but than again is it possible it all got booked in a matter of 40 seconds? 🤔

Also, I remember reading somewhere earlier that the date has to be booked 3 to 30 days since you receive your invitation. Anyone knows if that rule still applies?

You'll find that as the dates fill up, they will open up more dates, so I wouldn't worry too much about it... just check back during office hours when HR have had chance to open up more dates.

You are probably right.... Thank you :ok:

Its so long from now though, does anyone have any info if the are going to open up some earlier dates? and in CTC preferably not Hedge End?

Hi!
Today I booked a date for 27th November (the only date that was available), do you know if earlier dates could be opened?

Yup, I'm going :-)

Has anyone got any recommendations for hotels in the area to Hedge End?

Really not familiar with the area and don't want to book too far away incase bad traffic in the mornings etc.

I haven't even been told an actual address for the the day yet!

I've booked at the Premier Inn about 10min drive away...
Also have not had a complete address for the day!!

If you're in Hedge End, then stay at the Holiday Inn Express at the Ageas Bowl. Reasonably priced and if the traffic is crap, which it usually is, then you can actually walk it in about 10-15 minutes. If you're in Whiteley, then the Solent Hotel is your best bet.

The full address for the site is:

Unit 5&6, Waterloo Industrial Estate, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2QT.

Anyone else booked for the 10th June?

The response times can vary. Stage 2 seems to be a personally based assessment so I imagine there are instant pass scores and instant fail scores. If you fall into a middle ground it's possible it gets sent for human review and decision on if you proceed or not. If they are busy (which they will be based on the Stage 3 dates being snapped up), it might be a few days before they look at your file.

NATS seem to always email you even if you fail, so I wouldn't make any asssumptions on your success until you have the emails in your hand.

Best of luck buddy! Let us know how you get on,

Matt

Hi all,

I recently passed the first two stages of the new process and am waiting on the release of dates for the interview. Just a couple of questions really.

1. How often do the interview dates become available

2. When do the courses start or is there no set start time?

Thanks guys :)

Lewis.

Appreciate the reply :)

Glad to have a better idea on the time frame I can expect to start in order for me to be able to save appropriately for that time

People do drop out of courses though for different reasons so you may also be offered an earlier date...

Stage 2 Info
 

Hi Obscure Paradox,
Congratulations for passing the first two stages.

If I can ask you to help me with some information, if it is possible, regarding the stage 2 tests as I did not find any info for the stage 1 from the new process.

That's all.

Anybody starting Global in July?

It seems that all dates for stage 3 are full for 2019. As far as I understood there will not be any new dates for testing this year. The question is if we who haven't got any date yet will have any chance to get into the training that starts in January or March.

Probably one of the last on the old process but having had my stage 3 on Monday I'm overjoyed to say I passed! 2 trips to Hampshire from Sydney in as many months didn't go to waste afterall :)

Told it'll likely be a January start date but wont know for sure until August(ish), anyone else in the same boat?