The last hurdle: CASA
 

I GOT IT...... Class III medical. All done....
Planning for house move and road trip.
Melbourne: here we come!

So Ask23 how long did it all take from the time you received acceptance to obtaining your medical clearance?

Good luck with the move to Melbourne.

CASA medical
 

Did not take long at all, about 2 weeks after completion of all medical tests till the result via the phone today. But: I called them often, about every second day and that seemed to have helped.
I already had an ARN before acceptance and I don't know (anymore) how long it took to get one of those.

Confirmed that one of referees has been contacted, hope to hear this week or next.

Good luck. Don't be surprised if it takes another couple of weeks, at least, before you hear anything though.

For those that are about to do their psychometric testing, let's hope ASA don't see this ABC News, Chimps vs Humans - YouTube

Those guys will work for peanuts :\

Melb testing taking place this week.
 

There is another lot being tested this week in Melbourne as far as I know. I was originally supposed to tested with this lot, but managed to get my way in to being tested last month. Another lot to be tested in December as well.

Well after nearly 90 pages I'm curious to know...Who checked out? Who didn't?
Who still thinks its a great job with great pay and conditions? Who doesn't.
Who still thinks they work for a great company? Who doesn't?

It's a hard row to hoe and after nearly 30 years in Oz and Os I'm still not sure whether I'd a been better off paying more attention at school and doing something else.

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum, and have only just completed the online assessment last Saturday. From the look of things, its back to the waiting game again. Would like to ask a couple of questions, and appreciate any input from you all:

1) Should I get through this stage and got an invite to phone interview, what sort of questions are asked during the phone interview?

2) Any idea why there seems to be recruiting quite a number of ATC trainees, as well as experienced ATCs according to seek.com.au? I can only speculate, and would not like to think the actual job conditions that turn peeps away. Perhaps the training is so tough that the drop out rate is high? Anyone care to share their thoughts?

Cheers...

cwl103, initial pay isn't terribly inviting if you've been working for a few years elsewhere & have the usual financial commitments.

Historically roughly 50% who start training gain a rating.

Our age profile is fairly top heavy so retirements over the next few years will put quite a dent in the numbers.

for etz

For some figures for course figures. Of the 36 on my course, 10 checked out. 3 of us are now in the Middle East, one is a sim support person, 1 has quit entirely, 1 left for the middle East but is now back in OZ, 1 is in NZ and the other three are still on the exact same groups they checked out on in the 90s.

Make of that what you will.

(edit. forgot one guy)

You can always get someone else to do it for you like some of them have !!!:eek:

Got the email this morning, and made the booking for phone interview next week!:ok: Got a few days to get myself ready, so appreciate any tips and help i can get from you guys.

Phone interview..
 

From what I can remember of my phone interview it was not much of an interview. I think it is more of "this person passed the online test, therefore we just want to speak to them and make sure that they come across well". Mine only lasted a between 5-10 minutes. Don't stress about it.

Has anyone had a phone interview and not progressed onto the assessment stage? I don't recall anyone posting on here that had that happen.

Phone Interview
 

I agree with EnglishCurryClub, the phone interview is the easiest part of the application process. Mine also took only 5-10 minutes and were basci questions. In addition to confirming you're a living, breathing human being, i'd also imagine they are checking out your English language skills.

Time since testing
 

Over 6 weeks since I did my testing and I'm still waiting. They know how to keep you frustrated. I appreciate that they need to go through a process, but it doesn't make the frustration any easier.

Originally told that we would be notified 4 -5 weeks after testing and now I'm just going stir crazy.

I was told 4 weeks and it took 6. If it's any consolation, they seem to let the unsuccessful candidates know the same day as the successful ones. So if you miss out, you won't be left hanging. I actually started to dread weekends when I was waiting, because I knew it was another 2 days when I wouldn't hear anything.

I have spoken to my referees, and all is good from the feedback that the referees gave AS and also what AS said to my referees. I just want to know. The answer isn't the problem, although I would prefer a yes to a no, but it is the time waiting that is the killer. :ugh:

Hey, was just reading through several pages and was just curious if anyone has chosen/been invited to the 23rd of January Assessment day in Melbourne?? Im from Sydney and will be making the trip down.. from what I gather too from reading, is that you either have what they want or you don't...