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Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2010, 20:21
Replies: 2
Views: 10,374
Posted By Pat42

If you train with either the RAF (military) or...

If you train with either the RAF (military) or NATS (civil) you will get paid to train and don't have to pay for your course. To get into both you have to pass fairly stringent selection and medical...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2010, 11:56
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Energyintake, The key is the Speed =...

Energyintake,

The key is the Speed = Distance/Time equation.

In this case it is slightly complicated because you need to be able to express 2 hours 36 minutes as a fraction in terms of hours...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Apr 2010, 13:01
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Have you finished all your medicals yet? They...

Have you finished all your medicals yet? They contacted me with a course allocation within 24hrs of receipt of my medical certificate (which seems to be about the norm). I don't think they will...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Apr 2010, 10:46
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Re: NATS HR

Scrotchidson:

I've not communicated with them in a while, but have found before that they rarely answer the phone (always goes to voicemail)... but they will usually get back to you within a day...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2010, 13:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

15miles in 50minutes = 3miles in 10mins (divide...

15miles in 50minutes = 3miles in 10mins (divide by 5)
3miles in 10minutes = 18miles in 60mins (multiply by 6)

so 18mph

If you are struggling then practise these lots, you will have to do a...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2010, 16:55
Replies: 31
Views: 5,241
Posted By Pat42

Thanks BD. As I said, I was only working on...

Thanks BD. As I said, I was only working on rumour and hearsay, I'm sure the clarification will be helpful to the OP :)
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2010, 14:33
Replies: 31
Views: 5,241
Posted By Pat42

In reply to the original poster; I had...

In reply to the original poster;

I had heard rumour that ATSA roles within Swanwick were being axed, I believe with the eventual goal of all such posts being eliminated. As I understand it this...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2010, 18:56
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Can't recall being asked about tattoos at any...

Can't recall being asked about tattoos at any point during selection. If its well hidden I can't see why it would be a problem.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2010, 12:04
Replies: 31
Views: 5,241
Posted By Pat42

NATS are currently actively recruiting and...

NATS are currently actively recruiting and training new ATCOs. I'd have thought that if jobs needed to go the first thing they would do would be to put a hold on recruitment rather than axe current...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2010, 17:03
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Congrats Lemony and Lowlevelowl :) ...

Congrats Lemony and Lowlevelowl :)


Baart, MATS part 1 is way way more than you need to delve into at any point during the selection process. At stage 1 you need to focus on the document they...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2010, 10:13
Replies: 22
Views: 6,797
Posted By Pat42

Is there any reason why it has to be NATS vs....

Is there any reason why it has to be NATS vs. degree? You don't have to be a graduate to work for NATS (technically you don't even need A-levels), but actually a fair number of ATCO's are. NATS will...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2010, 17:28
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Sorry Cottam, I think you missinterpret me. I'm...

Sorry Cottam, I think you missinterpret me. I'm simply pointing out that if a candidate wants to display themselves at their best then it will be in their interests to be thorough. I'm not judging...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2010, 15:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

I'm with T250. This isn't primary school, you are...

I'm with T250. This isn't primary school, you are applying for a job and you're potential employer has sent you a document (which really isn't that long and doesn't contain that much information) and...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2010, 11:33
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Hi Tim, I've recently been allocated onto...

Hi Tim,

I've recently been allocated onto the August area course, but I think I might have been one of the last ones as I've also read posts here from people being allocated onto courses in...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2010, 15:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By Pat42

Well this is interesting.... I'm due to start at...

Well this is interesting.... I'm due to start at Hurn in August and had heard nothing of this, is this a long term/far in the future thing or is it likely to effect current and/or soon to be starting...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2010, 09:27
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

In terms of how well you have to perform to...

In terms of how well you have to perform to progress to stage 2 it doesn't really sound like these changes at stage 1 will make a significant difference. As a candidate the actual tests and level of...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2010, 11:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Tesla40 RE: Personality Questionaire

Hi Tesla,

This has been discussed before, but to go over it briefly:

As NATS say, there are no specific right or wrong answers, you will not fail based upon how you answer any individual...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2010, 09:47
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

SDM = Strip Display Management The test is...

SDM = Strip Display Management

The test is basically a simulation of a control environment where you have to conduct a number of tasks such as updating flight progress strips. It's all explained...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2010, 11:30
Replies: 31
Views: 4,146
Posted By Pat42

ATC isn't like a lot of other jobs where you can...

ATC isn't like a lot of other jobs where you can get a generic qualification and then pick and choose from a wide range of potential employers. Generally you train with the company you intend on...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2010, 14:39
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Rolfeo: The stage 3 interview is a...

Rolfeo:

The stage 3 interview is a competency based (or structured) interview. I'd highly recommend doing some research into this type of interview and how it works (try googling it, or visiting...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Mar 2010, 09:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Pat42

I think Apollo hits the nail on the head! ...

I think Apollo hits the nail on the head!

As a passenger when you get on an aircraft for X number of hours you are completely handing over your control of all significant safety concerns to the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2010, 21:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,391
Posted By Pat42

They were headed south-east, wouldn't want to...

They were headed south-east, wouldn't want to guess at the height but could well have been at cruise. Could well have been a VC10, that would make a lot more sense than a passenger jet.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2010, 16:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,391
Posted By Pat42

Escorted aircraft over Southampton

At about 12.30pm today in Southampton I noticed what looked like a twin engined passenger jet (was pretty high so couldn't get a good look, but I'd guess it was an A320 or 737, possibly something...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2010, 10:47
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Seromero, Stage 2 is a day of computer...

Seromero,

Stage 2 is a day of computer tests - basically lots of games which test a whole load of things like your reactions, multitasking, performance under pressure etc.

Stage 3 is the...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2010, 19:54
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Joey, Last time I was paying attention...

Joey,

Last time I was paying attention people were generally being put on the August course, though I think I did see a post from someone the other day who said they were on the October course,...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2010, 01:19
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Those equations are all correct, if you are...

Those equations are all correct, if you are getting funny answers then it is due to some error in your working rather than the equations themselves. If you want to post (or PM) the examples you are...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Feb 2010, 12:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,934
Posted By Pat42

I'm not a doctor and don't know anything about...

I'm not a doctor and don't know anything about the specifics of your condition, but I'm going through the ATCO medical process with some different issues myself at the minute.

Generally, if the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2010, 09:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By Pat42

It probably won't be a deal breaker if you've had...

It probably won't be a deal breaker if you've had it for all that time and the doctors don't think its anything to worry about, depends on the specifics really. You'll probably have to see a CAA...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2010, 08:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Stage 2

There really isn't a lot of specific prep you can do for stage 2. The day is full of various different types of computer test, each one unique, and unless you have practiced the specific tests before...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2010, 15:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By Pat42

Try visiting a control tower or area control...

Try visiting a control tower or area control centre.

I passed NATS selection back in November and found that such visits were exceedingly helpful in getting an idea about what the job is really...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Feb 2010, 13:36
Replies: 8
Views: 6,765
Posted By Pat42

I know that for ATCO's an spontaneous...

I know that for ATCO's an spontaneous pneumothorax will temporarily void your medical certificate pending assesment by a respiratory physician. It's not necessarily a permanent disqualification but...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2010, 09:45
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Mikek16, I remember that bit of the...

Mikek16,

I remember that bit of the application confusing me a bit too, can't remember what I put in it (if anything) but I'd just leave it blank if nothing comes to mind. All you need in terms...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2010, 09:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

I messaged the admins about putting together a...

I messaged the admins about putting together a NATS interview FAQs thread last week, but they haven't got back to me :(

I think it would be really useful for those starting out and would stop all...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2010, 09:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Compass headings are pretty straight forward: If...

Compass headings are pretty straight forward: If you're following a certain heading, then turn left/right x degrees, whats your new heading?

It's just basic addition and subtraction. Just...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2010, 14:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By Pat42

Perhaps not directly relevent to the tests, but...

Perhaps not directly relevent to the tests, but might be an interesting topic for conversation... I'm not sure that you would always want to aim for the nearest runway in this situation.

If an...
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