Hi folks, just been invited to Stage 4 of the recruitment process involving the practical exercise. Am I right in saying that only the results from Stage 4 will be considered when deciding to offer potential candidates a position? And how many people typically reach this stage roughly?

As for the practical exercise itself, what were your experiences with this and do you have any advice?

similar position . Not much info on the current stage 4

If you are successful in the stage 4 practical, you will be given a conditional offer subject to getting a class 3 medical and obtaining government clearance.

As for the practical, it’s a new process that has been introduced. The content of it cannot be disclosed… Remind yourself of what the responsibility of an ATCO is and focus.

Recently did my assessment centre and the strangest part of it was we got split into two groups, for seemingly no reason but the group of 12 was split like 9/3 odd..

I haven't heard of anyone not making it to stage 4 after completing stage 3 this cycle, so I'm assuming that decisions on stage 3 are not made until you do stage 4 aswell.

I also recently did this and I was part of the group with three people in it. Anyways, that was on the 11th and got an email saying I passed on the 17th. My stage 4 is on the 27th (tomorrow) and if I pass, I will ask for whiteley and cross my fingers. I would prefer to do area/en-route.

Hi Clonetrooper,

Have you recieved any news, concerning you’re stage 4 yet ?

Posting again to gain access to private messages since I have a few I can't open, has anyone head back from stage 4? Sat mine the first week of march :)

Stage 4 ATC
 

Not heard back yet , also did my stage 4 practical first week of March

Stage 4
 

Have you heard back yet ?

I haven't heard back yet.

Replying to be able to read private messages: I am still very hopeful even though it's been nearly two weeks. As a backup, I have also applied to HIAL, but that only does tower control. I would prefer are so I'm still crossing my fingers for NATS.

Correct me if I'm wrong for the following: HIAL does not have their own version of the stage 4 exam. I believe NATS only recently began using it last year to test applicants. So HIALs entire recruitment process is similar to NATS up until stage 3. If I fail to get into NATS then it means I failed at stage 4.

Still nothing as of today, the wait is deadly :)

hi, im just posting for the access to dms, but is there any advice anyone would give for preparing for stage 4 as it's new and NATS haven't had any exams which they keep a secret as, hasnt given info about. pls i would appreciate any advice as im fairly terrified about this. thank you in advance.

Has anyone got an offer recently? my 3 weeks are nearly up after stage 4

I sat my stage 4 the last week of Feb and heard back with an offer the same week.
Good luck and hope you guys hear back soon! :)

That's interesting. I got an email yesterday (16th) apologising for the wait and saying they're still going through the test scores. Congratulations

Thank you! Maybe they had a lot more assessment centres in March to work through, at least they gave you some kind of update though. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer :)

Just had my stage 4 today, hoping to find out soon. Has anyone received and offer recently or any feedback? How long can I expect the wait to be?

[QUOTE=Clonetrooper568;12054078]That's interesting. I got an email yesterday (16th) apologising for the wait and saying they're still going through the test scores.

Any news yet ?

[QUOTE=DaeNova;12055389]still no news. The latest email I got was saying applications would close soon.

Got an offer exactly 3 weeks after stage 4!
she said they were busy so don't panic if they keep you waiting.

Congratulation , that’s reassuring to hear, thank you for sharing.

Has anyone received any kind of response in the last week? Positive or negative?

I haven’t heard anything yet. It’s been 5 weeks since my stage 4.

Heard nothing yet. It’s been 4 weeks since I sat stage 4 and applications are now closed. I think it’s gg for me.

i have seen 2 people say it took them 5 weeks to get an offer. I have been waiting for nearly 6. To me, the fact that applications are closed is good because it means they are mostly focusing on responding to people and only have a few more people to test.

Mainly posting to get access to private messages but also wondering if anyone has got a successful class 3 medical with any past mental health issues on record?

I think these days it depends what it is , it’s in the records you have to send them I guess so be honest .

if it’s mild depression or something I imagine you’d be ok , if it’s raging psychosis with suicidal tendencies , I’d guess not .

https://regulatorylibrary.caa.co.uk/...RTIFICATES.htm

Guidance in this link, really depends what it is.

Tried DMing you but it wouldnt let me being new, I'll be starting on June the 29th 2026 for a Global ATS course. Is it worth getting a group chat on Whatsapp going or is there already one youre aware of?

Anyone got a place on a Global ATS course in Gloucester starting in June on the 29th 2026?

I am, send me a DM

will do, I can’t till I’ve done 3 posts so hopefully this’ll work

Anyone done the medical yet ?
looking for how long it takes

I’ve had my medical appointment and I believe you can get it on the day if you don’t need any additional tests.

thanks
I meant how long are you there for when you do it ?
Full day ? Couple of hours ?

oh, sorry! I was there for 3 hours.

The medical takes approximately 4 hrs

Yeah no worries, I’m still trying to get access aswell