From what I have heard, NATS are good at putting people starting together in touch beforehand. Outside of that there is nothing that I'm aware of.

You'll get an email from your line manager around 5-6 weeks before you start asking someone to set up a course whatsapp group. Other than that there are no generic ones.

NATS Whiteley course
 

Long time lurker, first time poster! Anyone else starting at Whiteley in November?

Anyone else recently passed stage 3 and has been given a verbal offer, and has now received an email stating you now need to do additional assessments. Any idea what these could be. Feels a little unfair that we have passed all their assessments and been given a verbal offer, and now require us to do more. Thanks!

Yeah, I received the same email. I agree with your sentiment. The email was very vague, too, with no real clarity on why or what to expect. You'd of thought they'd of waited until the next round of hiring but I'm not sure the reason. It definitely does feel like jumping through more hoops even though we've all jumped so far already!

[QUOTE=AvG2025;11931510]Anyone else recently passed stage 3

When did you pass stage 3 if you don't mind me asking? I passed early July and haven't heard anything like that.

Whitely November
 

Hi, I may be starting at Whiteley in November!! Drop me a message and anyone else starting that time- My instagram is sophiewalton103.

Whiteley In November
 

Hi, I’m starting Whiteley in November!! Drop me a message- Instagram- sophiewalton103

If you are going to go down that road old timer do a spell check! Lol ffs tbh .

any updates on this??

Additional assessments
 

Yes from what I've heard it's for people starting in 2026 instead of 2025. I think it's silly they didn't tell us from the beginning that this was a possibility but hey the job will be worth it (right...). They will give all info when they give out invites to the centre (they said when invites would be out on original email)

Medical
 

After creating a CAA account how long roughly does it take to book a medical? And how many date options did you guys receive? From where I am traveling all the way down to Swanwick will be a big deal and would like to know how much notice I get to plan!

It took me a few days in total from registering with the CAA portal to completing the form, then a few days after that for the appointment to be booked. You don’t get a choice on the date or time, it is booked for you, but mine was booked in a few weeks in advance — you’ll have plenty of time to prepare as I travelled far too for mine!

They are expecting you to go ahead with the medical and associated expenses with another assessment centre to follow?

So far yes, have said to keep going as expected. I'm taking that as the assessment won't have too high a fail rate... (hopefully)

Assessment
 

I take it no ones heard anything about these assessments yet? I thought we were supposed to hear by today

No I haven't heard anything either - thanks for posting because that's made me feel better!

Hello, how long does it usually take to gain sc clearance? I submitted my application 3 months ago and I'm still waiting.

Pm’ed you :)

Hey, has anyone heard from NATS Recruitment regarding when the next batch of Stage 3 Assessments will go ahead? I applied back in May and passed Stage 2 in June but haven't heard anything since other than the occasional email saying that they'll be in touch.

Can anyone recommend any resources to help prepare for the new assessment released by NATS?

I don't think anyone will be aware of what the assessment is unless they are an applicant. There's nothing on their website about an extra step.

Anyone else here get a rejection after these follow up assessments?

I was more confident after these than I was after the full day...

Looking to see if anyone else wants to drown in joint sorrows

Yeah
 

yeah I've just had the same rejection, been applying for 8 months now was quite confident. Believe the test I messed up on was the maths one (despite me having a maths degree) devastated haha

!!!!, sorry man. Yeah I applied in May, got told I had the job in June but apparently fell at this hurdle.

It's not been made very clear to me where or how I went wrong - I have asked for more feedback. I just replied to your DM from a few months back too if you want some moral support haha

What maths test was there?!

Could anyone share what this is regarding. I have my Stage 3 in a few weeks and I haven't heard anything about a follow up Assessment - let alone a Maths one.

After how long did you get your rejection and after which stage? I’m still awaiting a decision

Hi to other applicants,

recently just had my stage 3 interview, received an email at the start of the week asking for current notice, planned holidays etc. they wanted the info by 9am the next day. Just wondering if anyone else got a similar email with similar urgency. It did say that this request didn’t correlate to any particular outcome but really hoping that it is a positive sign.

From what I understand they call if you've been accepted and email if you've been rejected. But this doesn't seem to be the case - I can't imagine they'd ask for this information unless it was good news. I think it's a good sign

Do you mind if I ask you some quick questions about the Stage 3?

go ahead

From what I recall they ask this question to everyone, at various stages in the process, so its likely they just did not ask you at one point they intended to so probably tried to catch you up on it.

Anyone going to the in person stage 3 assessment on Monday 10th?

Anyone going to the in person stage 3 assessment next Monday 10th? Also does anyone rememeber which aptitude tests in stage 2 could be repeated?

Passed Stage 3
 

Hey! - has anyone had their NATS TATC Stage 3 assessment day recently which you have passed.

My start date is quickly approaching in early Jan and I’d love to get in contact with some people that will potentially be on my course!

Sent you a DM

I can't see DMs yet (but will by time this post is approved haha).

No worries, just message me when you can

hi, congrats on passing! Still waiting to hear, can I ask when you had your assessment day and when you got the good news? Was it a phone call you received?