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Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Sep 2008, 19:22
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Well despite preparing all year and visiting two...

Well despite preparing all year and visiting two Nats units, Swanwick twice and West Drayton before it moved, as well as reading Graham Dukes book and part of the MATS I have "failed" the online...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2008, 22:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Ah so is it like the one on the NZ Airways...

Ah so is it like the one on the NZ Airways website?

Do you have what it takes? (http://www.airways.co.nz/careers/atc_quiz.asp)

Think I can manage that!

Thanks a lot, will attempt it over...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2008, 21:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Hey, I too have been invited to take the...

Hey,

I too have been invited to take the online personality questionnaire. I'm happy! :) It's been a year since I failed at the first hurdle so I'm chuffed to at least get this far.

I'm just...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2008, 20:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Well today's over and done with. Think I did ok...

Well today's over and done with. Think I did ok on all the sections, except for the cubes of course. I only just about made it to the third net. Not sure if thats bad or normal. Wish I knew what the...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2008, 20:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Stage One

Hey guys,

I've got my stage one in London tomorrow and have my fingers firmly crossed. I'm quite confident about my knowledge of the ATC content as well as the ability to pass the aptitude tests,...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2008, 18:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Reapplying

Hey guys,

Just a quickie about reapplying as a Trainee ATCO. I've just logged into my old account from last year in the Recruitment bit but can't see a link to "Reapply", do I have to register...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2008, 17:24
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I'll be reapplying for a second time in a couple...

I'll be reapplying for a second time in a couple of weeks, but then I didn't get past stage one last year :(
Been glued to this site during that time, thanks to everyone for your helpful posts.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2008, 23:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Unlucky Latitude, better luck next time, know...

Unlucky Latitude, better luck next time, know where you went wrong? Any feedback for other stage two takers?
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2008, 18:00
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Sorry latitude, doh should have looked at the...

Sorry latitude, doh should have looked at the year lol.

Yeah how time flies eh!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2008, 21:33
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Hey Latitudehopper, How come back in March...

Hey Latitudehopper,

How come back in March you announced on here that you had failed stage one, now all of a sudden you're at stage three?! Did they get your stage one results wrong?

Congrats...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2008, 18:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Anyone know of a good website or book to practice...

Anyone know of a good website or book to practice those cubes? I've searched everywhere and am having little luck. I've found books with the occassional sample questions but none of them are like...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2008, 21:38
Replies: 46
Views: 12,071
Posted By Vic154

When I did stage one I'm sure I didn't get...

When I did stage one I'm sure I didn't get emailed any practice tests for the diagrammatic bit or anything. :sad: I got emailed the motivation paper material but that's it.

No wonder I failed!...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2008, 21:40
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Hey mcn, If you back one page you will see an...

Hey mcn,
If you back one page you will see an incredibly helpful post by Nokio about Stage 2.
Good luck...
Vic
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2008, 19:29
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Amenhotep, Sorry to hear that and yep I...

Amenhotep,

Sorry to hear that and yep I agree with Paul that if only you had worn a suit....

You got feedback as well eh, did they happen to tell you what your result was for the spatial...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2008, 22:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I sent a cheeky email to NATS HR yesterday asking...

I sent a cheeky email to NATS HR yesterday asking for feedback on my stage one failure, even though its been seven months...and they have given me some!

Apparently I passed everything except the...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jan 2008, 20:01
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Great post Amenhotep. Your experiences and...

Great post Amenhotep. Your experiences and thoughts are very similar to mine. The process hasn't changed since I did it in June, but I failed and am waiting til I can reapply. Hopefully you'll get...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2007, 19:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I'd be interested to know as well info on spatial...

I'd be interested to know as well info on spatial reasoning tests. I'd like a practice book of the cubes but can't seem to find one :sad: I can find aptitude books with a couple of examples but...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2007, 20:34
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Not really a joke no Gonzo. For example at my...

Not really a joke no Gonzo. For example at my stage one a chap was half an hour late, and kept phoning up every five minutes for directions. He couldn't find The Cumberland Hotel even though it's...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2007, 18:51
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Is that true then that all the papers marked...

Is that true then that all the papers marked there on the day? I thought they'd be taken away and fed into a computer somewhere.

So I guess if the controller didnt like the look of ya then they...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2007, 18:15
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I did stage one in June and didnt get through...

I did stage one in June and didnt get through :sad: but when I did it it was just the motivation test which is a multiple choice based on the info they send you so make sure you learn it well. Then...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2007, 21:35
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Is that true? Only 5% make it through stage one?!...

Is that true? Only 5% make it through stage one?! :eek:

That makes me feel better about not making it through stage one, but more scared about when I come to do it again!

So a computer decides...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2007, 18:54
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I doubt they'd mark it different for a 2nd timer,...

I doubt they'd mark it different for a 2nd timer, well I hope they don't as I'll be sitting stage one for the 2nd time next year. Maybe an ATC official can clarify this.
Best of luck Kuolema and...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2007, 20:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By Vic154

Hey, Thanks everyone for the replies. ...

Hey,

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I received no feedback about my failure like many others.

I live in Southampton and I've approached Eastleigh airport several times but with no joy....
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2007, 22:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By Vic154

Job at NATS

Hey,

I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is a recruitment agency that employs people for NATS. I'm guessing there must be constant recruitment for temps in administrative roles, etc all...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2007, 20:44
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Nokio, Brilliant post, thanks very much from...

Nokio,

Brilliant post, thanks very much from all wannabes for the info. Much appreciated.
Quick question about the basic checking, did you find that there was always only one answer, or do they...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2007, 18:20
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Do you mind changing your plans? I guess that's a...

Do you mind changing your plans? I guess that's a toughie as it could go either way. If you say yes then negatively that shows you can be indecisive, but positively it shows that you are flexible...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2007, 19:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

So Ian, are you going to apply next year, or move...

So Ian, are you going to apply next year, or move on and do something else?

Also...

Does anyone know of any books that they feel helped them prepare for the aptitude tests in stage one? I think...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2007, 20:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Hey Ian, Like many people on here I know you're...

Hey Ian,
Like many people on here I know you're pain, I'm now preparing for next year. Was that your first attempt? Only got a year to wait eh!
It's frustrating not knowing where you went wrong, I...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2007, 21:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Hey Gonzo, On that note, is there a maximum age...

Hey Gonzo,
On that note, is there a maximum age where you'd think twice about a candidate? Or is it really not an issue. I'm nearly 26 and am hoping to eventually get through. But I see most people...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2007, 18:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By Vic154

Hey pilotho, I have a few friends working at...

Hey pilotho,

I have a few friends working at NATS so i'm hoping to get some kind of admin there just as a foot in the door.
I wouldn't worry too much yourself, you're only 20, I wish instead of...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2007, 21:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By Vic154

Hey Pilotho, Bad luck, I know your pain. ...

Hey Pilotho,

Bad luck, I know your pain.

I just saw on another thread that your took your personality test today and then they told you the results a matter of hours later?! That was quick!
...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jun 2007, 18:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Buzz, I know your pain. I suffered the same...

Buzz,

I know your pain. I suffered the same last week as had stage one in London. I thought I did ok, and I too got to question 33 on the diagrammatic tests! 33 is quite reasonable I believe, so...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2007, 21:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Has anyone ever heard of anyone not getting past...

Has anyone ever heard of anyone not getting past stage one and getting an email a few months down the line inviting them to re-apply? I know this can happen with people who fail at stage two so was...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jun 2007, 22:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

I can see the use of the personality...

I can see the use of the personality questionnaires, especially for the face to face interview process, but I don't think it should be a reason to boot someone off. As an earlier post said, some of...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2007, 21:29
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,739,802
Posted By Vic154

Rejection!

Thanks for the posts guys, especially Paul, much appreciated. I spoke to a guy who's recently come through the course and told him a few of the answers I put for the personality test and he was like...
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