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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2010, 03:39
Replies: 198
Views: 25,609
Posted By mrtwister

Dear ConeyIsland, I understand that you are...

Dear ConeyIsland,
I understand that you are sure of how unsuitable I am for the job you so easily trained for, however, I assure you, none of the instructors voiced any concerns over my progress,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2010, 04:05
Replies: 198
Views: 25,609
Posted By mrtwister

Have exhausted that avenue. There will be no...

Have exhausted that avenue. There will be no "rage against the machine" here. If they are as short staffed as people say and they are willing to cut people loose after proving their worth for the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2010, 23:12
Replies: 198
Views: 25,609
Posted By mrtwister

To retort, I demonstrated day in, day out, that...

To retort,
I demonstrated day in, day out, that I could complete the runs with no issues recognised or referred to by the instructors which suggests I was not experiencing any ongoing areas of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2010, 21:04
Replies: 198
Views: 25,609
Posted By mrtwister

ATC Academy

I for one just finished 54 weeks of ATC training at the Academy and I am glad to inform you that 5 students in my course have passed into field training. I, unfortunately, am not one of them. Despite...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 10:35
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Not so sure about the time between College and...

Not so sure about the time between College and Field training but as for trainees, we had to use a Rec Day for a 4 day weekend for the Melb Cup. We used a few more days for Xmas (our last day was Tue...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Dec 2009, 10:29
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I'm not saying that it's the norm but I had the...

I'm not saying that it's the norm but I had the same fears heading in as well but I haven't found it to be anywhere near that bad. Seriously, the majority of our theory subjects, as they were before...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2009, 19:34
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

joedebrincat, No worries. We had 2 last...

joedebrincat,

No worries. We had 2 last minute additions to our course, one of which had 2 weeks notice. They had no chance to read any of the pre-course reading but they weren't behind the rest...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2009, 18:45
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Study time

Congrats to all who have been offered spots in the near and distance future.
For those with little kiddies, don't stress too much about study time and being away from the fam for long hours. I was...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2009, 13:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

The day I went in for my panel interview, the...

The day I went in for my panel interview, the panel had at least 3 phone interviews to complete so technically, you would only have to be present for the Psychometric testing.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2009, 09:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Is this what you're trying to get to? ...

Is this what you're trying to get to?

JobOffice (http://airservicesaustralia.nga.net.au/bin/fnt_portal_login.cfm)
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2009, 09:28
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Class 3 Medical Examination

Can't remember who was asking but......

Had most of my Medical Exam today. The list of tests included:

Urine sample for traces of protein, sugar and/or blood
ECG
Weight
Height...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2009, 08:43
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Pretty sure the 12 months starts once on the...

Pretty sure the 12 months starts once on the Merit list. Hence why ASA were using middle of next year as the yardstick in their correspondence. The last 3 courses in 2009 are exactly 8 weeks apart....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2009, 09:40
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By mrtwister

ATC Compulsory Relocations

How often do ASA exercise their right to the 'compulsory relocation' these days?
I'm about to sign my offer contract and I was wondering how many controllers have found themselves on the receiving...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 09:29
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I did my Psychometric Testing in February this...

I did my Psychometric Testing in February this year and the facilitator told us that he had been instructed to tell us that the pass or fail email will be sent in 2-3 weeks (that was when the other...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2009, 21:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Hey Salinger, Congrats on the offer. Which...

Hey Salinger,

Congrats on the offer. Which course are you lined up for?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2009, 09:43
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Written Offer

Written offer came today. Superpumped. Didn't realise they had a condition where if you leave the job before 5 years of service you have to pay them back for the training. Can see the reason for it...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 09:21
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

The problem (if I dare call it that) is that I AM...

The problem (if I dare call it that) is that I AM in a course, it starts on 5th October. I haven't received any info regarding the procedures yet and we have HEAPS to organise for the move (with 3...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 08:14
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Hey Toboto, Got a verbal offer on the phone...

Hey Toboto,

Got a verbal offer on the phone 2 Thursdays ago and was given the information that the written offer would be in the mail asap. Received email yesterday saying the Manager of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2009, 13:19
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Was there a choice on your application for...

Was there a choice on your application for enroute, approach or tower? I'm pretty sure you guys will all be doing enroute or at least that is the case with our recruitment wave. I think they've found...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2009, 21:39
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

No I can't. If things haven't changed,...

No I can't.

If things haven't changed, that's all you can really prep for.

The remaining tests require judgement and decision/reaction time which you can't really prep for.

Not much else...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2009, 10:27
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I was told that the people that are being offered...

I was told that the people that are being offered positions in this year's courses (Oct, Nov, Dec) regardless of interview venue etc I assume, will be contacted in the next day or so. Verbal offers...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2009, 04:53
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Phone calls for offers are being made today. The...

Phone calls for offers are being made today. The wait is finally over :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2009, 00:58
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Hey YankATC, Did you move here for the job...

Hey YankATC,

Did you move here for the job or did you move here for other reasons and want to continue working as an ATC?

What are you doing in Sydney - tower or approach?

Sorry - just...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2009, 22:48
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I had found this one a couple of days before the...

I had found this one a couple of days before the Psych Testing and I found it very helpful. I actually found it quite similar to the testing one.

Play Air Traffic Controller a Free Game at Fupa...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2009, 09:46
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Best advice I could give you Carambar is: 1)...

Best advice I could give you Carambar is:

1) Make sure your Maths/rate conversions/shortcuts are tip top.

2) Find a good ATC simulator and practice.

3) Accept the fact that you can't really...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2009, 11:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Apparently the lists for the courses are done and...

Apparently the lists for the courses are done and they are awaiting sign-off from the Government. It's expected that those that will be offered a spot in this years' courses will be contacted by the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2009, 00:47
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,279
Posted By mrtwister

Recruitment Update

ASA have just began a course for ab initio controllers 2 weeks ago. The next course is due to start some time in October with 2 more courses booked in to start before the end of the year after the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jun 2009, 03:52
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Congratulations all that received the long...

Congratulations all that received the long awaited email. Despite being told 4 weeks ago that referees were being contacted as of immediately, mine still haven't ben contacted. Not quite sure what's...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2009, 06:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I contacted recruitment re the April statement....

I contacted recruitment re the April statement. It was supposed to be end of JUNE.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2009, 09:05
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Hey All, I received an email today letting...

Hey All,

I received an email today letting me know that I was successful in the interview phase and that, starting tomorrow, referees will be being contacted some time over the next few weeks....
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2009, 03:01
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

Emails come through today?

Emails come through today?
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2009, 11:19
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I'm pretty sure there was a course starting in...

I'm pretty sure there was a course starting in June (15th I think). The one following that is supposed to be Sep/Oct. jbridge has posted on here a few times and is in that intake. When does the...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2009, 21:40
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,431
Posted By mrtwister

I'm pretty sure ASA are only training enroute...

I'm pretty sure ASA are only training enroute controllers in Sept/Oct. Bris or Melb
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2009, 12:12
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,279
Posted By mrtwister

Well I'm just a classroom high school teacher and...

Well I'm just a classroom high school teacher and I get just a little under that. Surely teachers aren't in the 'highly paid' category. I would assume there are public servants, police officers or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2009, 09:18
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,279
Posted By mrtwister

Not whinging. Just saying that it is probably a...

Not whinging. Just saying that it is probably a factor in the low completion rates of training. I'm sure there's plenty of people out there that would make great controllers but they might not be...
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