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Forum: ATC Issues
17th May 2013, 11:46
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Pauloswindon: I wouldn't worry too much, I only...

Pauloswindon: I wouldn't worry too much, I only answered about that many in the time allotted, I think it matters more that you get the ones you answer correct than how many (unless of course someone...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2013, 11:23
Replies: 288
Views: 69,451
Posted By Fatty182

Expecting 14/32 to be ready for the 26th of Feb,...

Expecting 14/32 to be ready for the 26th of Feb, although I'll believe it when it happens :P
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2012, 19:53
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

As far as I know, they're not planning another...

As far as I know, they're not planning another Brisbane course for a while, as there are two running currently, and that's the maximum they can have. Probably 4-6 months at least? That's if they...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Oct 2012, 11:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Hi atc2020, The only way to get to the...

Hi atc2020,

The only way to get to the college without driving is to live close enough that you can ride to work, which a couple of people did when I was down there. Unsure of which are the best...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2012, 04:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

ATC-Lisa, Firstly, there are computers...

ATC-Lisa,

Firstly, there are computers available at the learning academy, but you're behind the ASA firewall, so some sites you won't be able to access. I have never tried, but I assume things...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2012, 22:15
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Yeah sadly Kieran is right, field training is...

Yeah sadly Kieran is right, field training is taking a bit longer in Brisbane that in Melbourne. All my coursemates in Melbourne are rated (and have been for a few weeks now) and the two of us who...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2012, 10:43
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Yeah parking is still provided and it's free.

Yeah parking is still provided and it's free.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2012, 22:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

CanuckInOz: my housemate was advertising on here...

CanuckInOz: my housemate was advertising on here fortunately, he already had a place, was just looking for people to fill the rooms. It was only $120 a week, which included the internet, then just...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2012, 22:57
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Just my 2 cents about accommodation, I lived with...

Just my 2 cents about accommodation, I lived with a guy on my course, and we picked up another person from a later course a few months in. We all found it handy living with other people in the same...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2012, 06:44
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Aluminium_persuader, where are your friends...

Aluminium_persuader, where are your friends working? Brisbane Centre seems to work on booking leave only up to 18 months in advance, which is still pretty poor, but not the 3 years you quote. Just...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Sep 2012, 10:38
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Yeah, that'll all go downhill soon :P Enjoy it...

Yeah, that'll all go downhill soon :P Enjoy it while it lasts!
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2012, 21:44
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Fujii: I had stated originally that ATCs can...

Fujii: I had stated originally that ATCs can claim the cost of learning to fly on their tax returns, up to the PPL level which was what my housemate accountant/turned ATC said. Intransit said it was...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2012, 10:16
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

In_Transit: not according to my...

In_Transit: not according to my accountant-recently turned ATC friend? Is there anywhere where it is written from the tax department?
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Sep 2012, 09:40
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Those talking about PPL and doing it when you've...

Those talking about PPL and doing it when you've got more money after becoming an ATC, don't forget it's all a tax deduction up until you get your PPL if you're an ATC, it's "research" for work :P
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2012, 12:32
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Yep, that's how it works, only real break you get...

Yep, that's how it works, only real break you get is the week between Christmas and New Years, and the public holidays of course.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2012, 20:13
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

I only printed out the pages mentioned in the...

I only printed out the pages mentioned in the study guide, which in some cases, was like 10% of an entire chapter :P Plus I did it at work, so it didn't cost me anything fortunately!

All the...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2012, 06:17
Replies: 16
Views: 6,435
Posted By Fatty182

Agreed, doing some initial study before you start...

Agreed, doing some initial study before you start saves you some time when you do start. In the very least, things sound familiar when they talk about them, or things you couldn't get your head...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2012, 04:49
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Try not to stress too much, I thought I did...

Try not to stress too much, I thought I did pretty well on nearly all of the tests, but I was fairly concerned about one in particular. Turns out I had nothing to worry about, someone told me later...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2012, 04:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

The hours at the college are organised (at the...

The hours at the college are organised (at the moment) into two "shifts" to maximise the use of the simulator. When you start, the first couple of days are 9-5, corporate induction, etc, then you'll...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2012, 20:00
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

AU Viper, EnglishCurryClub is pretty much right. ...

AU Viper, EnglishCurryClub is pretty much right.

It depends on which part of the course you're in. The first 7-9 weeks is theory, and there is about an exam a week, and you'll be studying every...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2012, 18:48
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

le Pingouin is correct, it's not a competition on...

le Pingouin is correct, it's not a competition on interview day, and they don't have a quota to pick or anything. Some days they take noone, or only 1, other days they take more (my day had 6 people...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2012, 23:01
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

It seems some people, despite making it through...

It seems some people, despite making it through the selection process, just don't have what it takes when it comes to doing the job. I'm at the college at the moment, and the people who I have seen...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2012, 18:58
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

I saw something in one of the magazines here at...

I saw something in one of the magazines here at work, they are trying to take in 100 trainees per year as they want 80 rated controllers each year, accounting for some that don't make it...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2012, 08:57
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

They don't do a panel interview in the current...

They don't do a panel interview in the current form of testing, nearest thing is you have a one on one style chat with someone you could call an interview I guess :P But no sitting in front of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2012, 09:46
Replies: 15
Views: 7,008
Posted By Fatty182

The most recent pages on the Australian thread...

The most recent pages on the Australian thread will be relevant, as the process Airservices uses now is the same (or very similar) to what the kiwis use. I was in the first batch of people to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2012, 21:46
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

From what I've heard from people just starting in...

From what I've heard from people just starting in the Academy, it's about 6 months at the moment. Prior to that, it was out to 14 months for some people (me and just about everyone else who started...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Nov 2011, 04:13
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Congratulations mate, I know what you mean, was...

Congratulations mate, I know what you mean, was very exciting to tell my wife and family I was finally in :P
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2011, 07:10
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Letting successful applicants know in a week?...

Letting successful applicants know in a week? Never happened yet, and I would be EXTREMELY surprised if it managed to start happening now...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2011, 08:26
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

They seem to put people wherever it suits them :P...

They seem to put people wherever it suits them :P Someone who had previous tower controlling experience was put into enroute.... until a tower spot came up and he was able to swap. But yeah, plenty...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Sep 2011, 10:18
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Hey dncn1, congrats on getting this far :) It...

Hey dncn1, congrats on getting this far :) It doesn't sound like the phone interview I had about a year ago now, but it might have changed. But I wouldn't try and find out too much about what...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2011, 00:41
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Most people I have asked only had one referee...

Most people I have asked only had one referee contacted, and yes, I'd say having your referee contacted is a good sign :)
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2011, 06:54
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Posting is a different matter (assuming you're...

Posting is a different matter (assuming you're going for enroute). I was told before I started I would be going back to Brisbane, so that's good at least :) As for age, it doesn't seem to matter,...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2011, 02:48
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Yeah, sounds like they might have sped things up...

Yeah, sounds like they might have sped things up a little bit. I wouldn't count on getting a spot in Brisbane :P When I was starting, they were putting together the first Brisbane course, and after...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Aug 2011, 05:56
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Ah ok, yeah a kidney thing is a bit more serious...

Ah ok, yeah a kidney thing is a bit more serious than mine, but if you've had a look through the CASA stuff, you should be ok. It's been a while since I had a look at that stuff, and when I did, I...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Aug 2011, 02:11
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,616
Posted By Fatty182

Egraster2: if it's not too personal, what...

Egraster2: if it's not too personal, what concerns do you have? I had concerns regarding my hearing for example, but for my own peace of mind, I went and had a test done myself to prove I was fine...
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