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Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jul 2007, 19:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,527
Posted By Courtenay

There is a thread somewhere calculated in Big...

There is a thread somewhere calculated in Big Macs :-)
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2007, 22:11
Replies: 15
Views: 2,119
Posted By Courtenay

Whatever you do, do NOT stay in the St. Michael's...

Whatever you do, do NOT stay in the St. Michael's Hotel. It looks good value etc; however it is FawlteyTowers, with the humor removed.

It was so bad, that I and 5 others arrived on the Tuesday for...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2007, 00:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By Courtenay

Surely that would be an International day then?...

Surely that would be an International day then? :ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2006, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,843
Posted By Courtenay

Anything can happen in the next half...

Anything can happen in the next half hour...........
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Dec 2006, 08:02
Replies: 151
Views: 24,328
Posted By Courtenay

I've not seen this letter or anything, but my...

I've not seen this letter or anything, but my understanding is that once you have completed the total number of years required to get a full pension, you can retire. FULL STOP.

Ie the police...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Nov 2006, 19:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,253
Posted By Courtenay

IŽd guess at 5% as that is the amount that Staff...

IŽd guess at 5% as that is the amount that Staff own of NATS (according to the literature, I read prior to interview... how much of that is non ATCO staff, I donŽt know... But if I said that about...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Nov 2006, 17:54
Replies: 151
Views: 24,328
Posted By Courtenay

[quote=Stupendous Man;2976606] So if in the...

[quote=Stupendous Man;2976606]

So if in the future a new pension comprises of say 3% NATS input and 15% staff input (just making up numbers here) and our old one stays at the same rates what do...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Nov 2006, 08:38
Replies: 581
Views: 105,694
Posted By Courtenay

· salary during training will be between...

· salary during training will be between $A65-70,000
· salary upon completion of training will be between $A70-100K plus depending on the proven skills and experience, and will be...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Nov 2006, 17:26
Replies: 9
Views: 5,410
Posted By Courtenay

Okay okay!! Yes you said studied:ok: James.

Okay okay!! Yes you said studied:ok:

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Nov 2006, 14:55
Replies: 9
Views: 5,410
Posted By Courtenay

Well wehn I applied about 4ish months ago you had...

Well wehn I applied about 4ish months ago you had to have 5 GCSEs (incl English and Maths I believe) and have Studied to a further level, e.g. two A levels... but you didn't actually have to pass...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Nov 2006, 18:04
Replies: 151
Views: 24,328
Posted By Courtenay

I don't even work for Nats yet... but what is...

I don't even work for Nats yet... but what is being talked about seems to be very similar to what is happening to my Police Pension.

When I joined the pension you were offered was: 1/60 per year...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2006, 11:51
Replies: 117
Views: 102,862
Posted By Courtenay

ok ok... I can't do 11 year old maths :) ...

ok ok... I can't do 11 year old maths :)

Well spotted!

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Oct 2006, 01:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,339
Posted By Courtenay

what are AAVA's? Cheers James.

what are AAVA's?

Cheers
James.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2006, 21:03
Replies: 117
Views: 102,862
Posted By Courtenay

higher pay than NATS then... that is suprising....

higher pay than NATS then... that is suprising....
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2006, 22:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By Courtenay

If I were asked the question my thought/answer...

If I were asked the question my thought/answer process would be something like:

Firstly I would say: "I don't know"... nothing wrong with honesty.... I'm not an ATCO yet... "I would hope to have...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2006, 17:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,299
Posted By Courtenay

Can you join the TA eqv in the RAF as an officer,...

Can you join the TA eqv in the RAF as an officer, with specialist skills in controlling, and do that for the "fun and energetic" bit of life... wouldn't be able to do it for a while, whilst training,...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Sep 2006, 22:57
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

Well I made it on time, for a change. From...

Well I made it on time, for a change.

From a PC point of view, I was very impressed with the security there.

Although I was told the police presence was more to do with there being a decent...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Sep 2006, 22:51
Replies: 30
Views: 5,256
Posted By Courtenay

Whilst at the stage 2 (out of 2) process, I...

Whilst at the stage 2 (out of 2) process, I chatted to a Lady from HR, we discussed the new 3 stage process, and during that conversation she informed me that in the new process you would only have...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2006, 13:46
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

Tut tut.... Can't say I find uniform very...

Tut tut.... Can't say I find uniform very attractive... it makes all the women look less attractive, (so much so that your head turns when you see a woman out of uniform whom you saw early in it!)...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2006, 09:30
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

I rebooked yesterday, 29th Sept. So 125...

I rebooked yesterday, 29th Sept.

So 125 miles... 3 miles per hour... 42hrs... So I'll leave about 27th sept at 9am, to guarantee I get there this time.

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2006, 15:55
Replies: 25
Views: 2,995
Posted By Courtenay

Always Thinking & Gonzo.. I understand that the...

Always Thinking & Gonzo.. I understand that the forum provided by Nats is only available once you have completed all stages, medical and security and have a conditional offer of employement... Ie...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2006, 00:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

Well they should all be out catching proper...

Well they should all be out catching proper criminals I suppose... That argument works until you see people with legs missing, or chopped in half due to speed and/or drink.. then the traffic cops...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2006, 13:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,904
Posted By Courtenay

Does everyone do this on the course? or is it...

Does everyone do this on the course? or is it unique to area/approach?

Cheers,

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2006, 19:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

They'd have had two!! No seriously... Don't...

They'd have had two!!

No seriously... Don't Drink and Drive.. It is dangerous.. However I was under the limit. I would have confidently blown into the meter thingy (Electronic Screening Device),...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2006, 21:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

Unfortunately I was 130 miles away from home, in...

Unfortunately I was 130 miles away from home, in a place I had never been before... So I had the choice of Internet cafe, or a quick pint, food and a pee before setting back. Whether you are an ATCO...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2006, 15:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Courtenay

Medical

Yesterday was supposed to be my medical at Swanwick - 125 miles away from where I live. I left 3 hours before my medical... and the traffic on the A3 was a total disaster. A lorry had broken down on...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2006, 10:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Posted By Courtenay

If I were you, I'd do a year of my A levels, then...

If I were you, I'd do a year of my A levels, then during the summer holidays next year, give Nats a call, and explain your situation. If you applied just after Xmas, I reckon you could be looking at...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Aug 2006, 11:11
Replies: 43
Views: 28,761
Posted By Courtenay

Am I right in saying that ATCO 2 is the normal...

Am I right in saying that ATCO 2 is the normal scale for an ATC, be it Area or Approach, Band 1 or 5? What moves you to ATCO 1, and is there much difference in pay?

Cheers,

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2006, 12:46
Replies: 10
Views: 4,797
Posted By Courtenay

When I applied 4ish years ago I failed on the...

When I applied 4ish years ago I failed on the cube test.

I re-took it a couple of months ago and passed.

If you can't get it AT ALL, then you are on a bit of a loser.

However if you can...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2006, 18:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,676
Posted By Courtenay

I SOOO want that t-shirt!! James

I SOOO want that t-shirt!!

James
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2006, 16:51
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By Courtenay

Visit to Tower/ Swanwick or West Drayton

Hi,

You may have seen on other messages that I have past the first stage and am going to the second and final stage of recruitment on Tuesday 8th August.
I want to arrange a visit to Swanwick,...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2006, 23:55
Replies: 23
Views: 2,902
Posted By Courtenay

I had a strange phonecall today... Nats HR saying...

I had a strange phonecall today... Nats HR saying "have you read your email today", to which I replied "no", they then said that the recruitment process had changed into 3 parts, however they had a...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2006, 10:35
Replies: 43
Views: 4,226
Posted By Courtenay

sorry that's where I meant. But that is...

sorry that's where I meant.

But that is Band 5 for everyone there, right?

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2006, 09:54
Replies: 23
Views: 2,902
Posted By Courtenay

Yep, Just tried to PM you and I am informed...

Yep,

Just tried to PM you and I am informed you have exceeded your space allowance!

Cheers,

James.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2006, 09:52
Replies: 43
Views: 4,226
Posted By Courtenay

From a purely mercenary approach.... My...

From a purely mercenary approach....

My understanding is that most people get area?
Most people that get area get West Drayton? - which is band 5 (top money)

If you do approach or tower you...
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