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Arg1203 20th February 2019 16:52

Hey, bit of a long shot, but anyone on the July course at Global? I've just been changed onto it instead of my CTC course, so just wondered if anyone else is on it and we can get a What'sApp group on the go?

idloveit 22nd February 2019 08:34


Originally Posted by desrudy (Post 10396905)
Do you guys ( who re-apply ) have issues to choose and book a day for the stage 2 ???
I get an error message -_- .
I email nats recruitment and they send me this email :

We are experiencing technical issues for candidates wishing to reapply .



We are however working on a new selection model and would ask that you continue to be patient with us whilst we complete this task.

Our plan is to go live with the new application model in April 2019 and will send new links then in order for you to re-apply.

In implementing this new model it will give us the opportunity to transform the way in which we conduct our Trainee Air Traffic Controller application process. It will also deliver significant changes and lasting benefits both to the application process and transform the way we do business in NATS.



Our new selection process

The new selection process, launching early April will have three key stages:



Stage 1 - Online Ability Tests

Stage 2 - Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and an Online Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)

Stage 3 - An Assessment centre where you will take part in an interview, a group exercise and will retake the ability tests .

That sounds harder than before ...




So no FEAST or DART?

HelenO 22nd February 2019 08:53


Originally Posted by Arg1203 (Post 10395834)
Hey, bit of a long shot, but anyone on the July course at Global? I've just been changed onto it instead of my CTC course, so just wondered if anyone else is on it and we can get a What'sApp group on the go?

I was told I might be starting in July but it hasn't been confirmed yet, when did you have your stage 3 and find out when you were starting?

Davidmajormorgan 22nd February 2019 09:49

Failed FEAST
 
Hi everyone. Anyone else on here that was at the stage 2 on 15th Feb? Unfortunately I didn't get through the FEAST test but I'm sure given another chance I could get through. I really was NOT on form after driving down the night before and barely getting any sleep. I think out of 12 people only 4 or 5 got through to the afternoon. Massively disappointed. I'm pleased that I can reapply on the new process but it's not clear if the FEAST and DART tests are now part of it. Anyone know for sure?
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Hexagonalised 24th February 2019 10:51

Hey guys,

I have my stage 2 tomorrow and just wanted to find out some more information.

In the email I received from NATS, it says 'Candidates need to be successful in each assessment in order to continue through to the remaining sessions. Those that are not successful at the end of the FEAST assessment will be invited to leave.'.

I'm unsure whether or not it means you can be kicked out after the ATC knowledge test, and some clarification would be helpful. I have never been really studied for any exams but do enjoy taking them, so am looking forward to the FEAST and DART, but am hoping that my revision for the first test will be enough as I don't really have much experience.

If anyone has experience please let me know if you can be unsuccessful after the first exam, and also if memorizing the information they give you is enough to pass.

Thanks!

YannLePentrec 24th February 2019 17:14


Originally Posted by Hexagonalised (Post 10399107)
Hey guys,

I have my stage 2 tomorrow and just wanted to find out some more information.

In the email I received from NATS, it says 'Candidates need to be successful in each assessment in order to continue through to the remaining sessions. Those that are not successful at the end of the FEAST assessment will be invited to leave.'.

I'm unsure whether or not it means you can be kicked out after the ATC knowledge test, and some clarification would be helpful. I have never been really studied for any exams but do enjoy taking them, so am looking forward to the FEAST and DART, but am hoping that my revision for the first test will be enough as I don't really have much experience.

If anyone has experience please let me know if you can be unsuccessful after the first exam, and also if memorizing the information they give you is enough to pass.

Thanks!

People only leave after the FEAST.

Hexagonalised 24th February 2019 18:52


Originally Posted by YannLePentrec (Post 10399381)
People only leave after the FEAST.

Thank you!

Lemonair 24th February 2019 20:33

Has anyone been through the security clearance process recently? I submitted my MoD forms mid November, which came back as completed in early January. NATS were sent my references at the start of February but I still haven't got my clearance. Apparently the MoD bit is 1 of a 7 stage process. I wish they'd hurry up! :rolleyes:

My current boss wants to announce my departure to the team and I'd rather he didn't until all of my paperwork is complete.

FlightStrip 25th February 2019 04:48

Lemonair MoD form - is that a form where you need 10 years work history or 5? and 10 years friendship history for character references?

BARRY_SCOTT 25th February 2019 10:58

It is possible you'll get your clearance once you've started.

Lemonair 25th February 2019 11:20


Originally Posted by BARRY_SCOTT (Post 10399962)
It is possible you'll get your clearance once you've started.

Fair enough. I got an offer 6 months before my start date so would be amazed if it took that long but there you go. I can imagine with all of the trainees they have to process it can take a while.

Lemonair 25th February 2019 11:37


Originally Posted by FlightStrip (Post 10399722)
Lemonair MoD form - is that a form where you need 10 years work history or 5? and 10 years friendship history for character references?

Haha it may as well be :E 5 years' worth of addresses and any cohabiting partners. And then a work reference to cover at least the last year. I think character references and interviews are the next clearance level up.

Harry_h123 25th February 2019 12:55

Hi, is anyone else booked onto the stage 3 assessment day on the 5th March?? Very nervous and would appreciate any hints and tips on how to best prepare myself. I'm only 18 and am aware people my age have been turned away on the basis of "lack of life experience"? How can i show them i'm ready for the challenge? :)

FlightStrip 25th February 2019 13:14

Lemonair Thank you. Do you happen to remember the form number? Is it the NSV001 form? (can't post the link yet but it's 66-pages long)
I also found that there can be a 3-hours long interview at home or workplace depending of which level of security vetting it is: CTC (Counter Terrorism Check), SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) which also has its Enhanced version. Do NATS state it anywhere in the process which level it is?

Lemonair 25th February 2019 15:01


Originally Posted by FlightStrip (Post 10400069)
Lemonair Thank you. Do you happen to remember the form number? Is it the NSV001 form? (can't post the link yet but it's 66-pages long)
I also found that there can be a 3-hours long interview at home or workplace depending of which level of security vetting it is: CTC (Counter Terrorism Check), SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) which also has its Enhanced version. Do NATS state it anywhere in the process which level it is?

I think it's SV from what I remember. Don't have the form to hand but you might be able to find it online somewhere, I'm not sure. They'll send you everything you need though when they start the process.

TaffRiver 25th February 2019 17:30

ATC Stage 2
 
Hi, for stage 2 NATS, do you get tested on strip display management? I've talked to one person I met who did it and passed but forgot to write it down, but he said it was easier than the ANS initial test

idloveit 26th February 2019 14:56


Originally Posted by desrudy (Post 10396142)
Is it still the booklet from august 2016 ???

This is the one I am revising currently yup.

Flying down to take the test two weeks tomorrow - I'm feeling pretty confident as there is more than enough time to revise.

However my question for those who have completed the knowledge test at the start of Stage 2 - are there any curveballs that are thrown in? Or is it a case of all the questions being related exactly to the literature provided?

Thanks

YB24 27th February 2019 19:43


Originally Posted by norse12 (Post 10394610)
YB24 regarding how long it should take to learn the booklet, if you can put aside 5 x 2hr study sessions that should be enough for most. However, a Scottish lad turned up at CTC a couple years ago, HR hadn't emailed him the booklet in advance. They asked if he was still happy to sit the test that day. They printed it out and he sat in the corner for 1.5 hrs reading the booklet, then sat the test and passed! Needless to say he is now valid at Prestwick.

Thank you for the advice, I've just booked up today for the end of the month, time to start reading up!

MattPudzilla 28th February 2019 14:05

Sat my stage 3 on 26th, just waiting to hear back now. We were told to expect a call/email by the end of today, but I've seen others say it took longer to hear.

​​​​​​Sick with nerves now

Beany1889 28th February 2019 20:38


Originally Posted by HelenO (Post 10394876)
Hi, Just wondering if anyone who passed stage 3 at the end of January has been given a start date yet?

Hi, I passed stage 3 in late January, I haven’t been given a start date yet but have been told it will be July at the earliest.


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