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Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2019, 13:34
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Option 1 - check the website from time to time ...

Option 1 - check the website from time to time
Option 2 - register your interest and wait for NATS to email you
Option 3 - both of the above
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2019, 13:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

You’re right, I don’t think anything will change...

You’re right, I don’t think anything will change that drastically any time soon. But, 40 years is a very long time in terms of technological advances.

So, you’re going to wait until NATS reopens...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2019, 21:51
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I’m a bit confused from your earlier messages...

I’m a bit confused from your earlier messages about whether you plan to apply to be a trainee air traffic controller, or to the early career scheme (which I don’t think has anything directly to do...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Oct 2019, 21:45
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By tf412

I heard it had something to do with the height of...

I heard it had something to do with the height of the desks...

In any case, I don’t think there’s any course lined up at Global for the foreseeable future is there, so your height probably didn’t...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2019, 08:26
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By tf412

Thanks – this is really helpful! It makes a lot...

Thanks – this is really helpful! It makes a lot of sense to learn those bits of information, and it mostly reflects the aircraft details provided in a NATS pre-learning document. It also feels a lot...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2019, 23:39
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By tf412

I, too, would question the value of learning...

I, too, would question the value of learning things by rote that are more than likely to be subsequently forgotten, unless otherwise reinforced on the job.

However, if I’m not mistaken, a good...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2019, 22:41
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By tf412

Does the question about whether the OP will be...

Does the question about whether the OP will be studying for aerodrome, approach or area imply that aircraft stats are significantly more important to learn for one rating as opposed to the others?
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Sep 2019, 14:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I think you'll find no-one on here will have any...

I think you'll find no-one on here will have any inside knowledge on this. But I think you can register your interest and be notified when applications open up again. I can't imagine it will be any...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Sep 2019, 13:46
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I think technically there's no upper age limit...

I think technically there's no upper age limit (in the UK at least) due to age discrimination laws. As far as I understand things, some (many?) ATCOs retire when they are in their late 50s (but I...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2019, 12:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Have you logged into the Induction portal...

Have you logged into the Induction portal ("Boarding Pass") that you will have been sent a link to when you had the job offer? If you click on the hamburger menu icon in the top right there should be...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2019, 16:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Well, it’s certainly an interesting...

Well, it’s certainly an interesting interpretation of “early August”...

It would be helpful if HR could send round a brief email letting everyone know that it’ll be another few weeks, as opposed...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Aug 2019, 18:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Nope, not a peep! However, I did email a few...

Nope, not a peep! However, I did email a few weeks ago and was told there had been a slight delay in confirming the dates, but hopefully we’ll be hearing something in the next week or two...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2019, 19:03
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Probably not the answer you want, but given the...

Probably not the answer you want, but given the current wait to start courses for those who have passed Stage 3, and the delay for those who have recently completed Stage 2 moving on to Stage 3, I...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2019, 18:59
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I can understand your predicament, but I don’t...

I can understand your predicament, but I don’t think it’s that unusual for a company to only accept applications from people who already have a right to live and work in the country concerned, while...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2019, 12:35
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Did you apply before they closed the system to...

Did you apply before they closed the system to new applicants? If so, I suspect you can only get as far as stage 2 this year, as the next stage 3 dates will be next year (as far as I know). So...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2019, 20:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

It's a "mobile grade" job, so yes, I believe it's...

It's a "mobile grade" job, so yes, I believe it's theoretically possible. However, as far as I understand it, it's highly unlikely, as it would mean you being non-operational for several months while...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2019, 12:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

You’ll probably be looking at Sep/Oct for your...

You’ll probably be looking at Sep/Oct for your medical I imagine. Once you’ve returned the medical form, you’ll have that booked in... just sit tight and you’ll hear back soon enough.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2019, 19:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I was told it’s not important and you can put...

I was told it’s not important and you can put either. So I went with NATS and TATC :-)

Guess this means you were successful? Congratulations!!
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2019, 07:04
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Sure, but this doesn’t answer OH_OBS’s question,...

Sure, but this doesn’t answer OH_OBS’s question, as they are already aware that MACC is (or was?) operating from Prestwick. The question is whether MACC has been subsumed under ScACC or is still a...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2019, 16:14
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

You'll find that as the dates fill up, they will...

You'll find that as the dates fill up, they will open up more dates, so I wouldn't worry too much about it... just check back during office hours when HR have had chance to open up more dates.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2019, 08:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I have my (old process) stage 3 on 8th May and I...

I have my (old process) stage 3 on 8th May and I believe that was the last possible day to book it at CTC, although they had dates available at Prestwick on 30th and 31st May, so (based on pure...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2019, 13:05
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

You should be absolutely fine to go to Dubai. I’m...

You should be absolutely fine to go to Dubai. I’m at the same stage as you (stage 3 early May) and we were told during stage 2 that the next available spaces on training courses are Feb/Mar 2020...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2019, 19:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By tf412

Yes, that's extremely helpful – thanks!

Yes, that's extremely helpful – thanks!
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2019, 20:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By tf412

Well, yes, except that: (i) I thought the whole...

Well, yes, except that: (i) I thought the whole point of the EU Class 3 regulations was to ensure consistency across the EU and that all ANSPs were expected to abide by the same regs (I could be...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2019, 14:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By tf412

What doesn't help is this information...

What doesn't help is this information (https://www.eurocontrol.int/faq/what-are-limitations-respect-eyesight) on Eurocontrol's website (pasted below), which seems to indicate more stringent...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2019, 14:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By tf412

Thanks both. Yep, I'd also seen the PDF you sent...

Thanks both. Yep, I'd also seen the PDF you sent the link to, Trevor, in which the clause about pre-operative refractive is no longer present. I guess I'm just hoping to hear first hand from someone...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2019, 11:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By tf412

ATCO eyesight requirements

If, during an EU Class 3 medical I were to be classed as unfit on the basis of my visual acuity, could I subsequently be classed as fit following laser eye surgery, provided that it brings my visual...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2019, 14:00
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Well, reading through the description of the new...

Well, reading through the description of the new process it cetainly looks like they've cut DART. I found that part quite enjoyable, despite the fact I'd convinced myself I had failed it. Perhaps...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2019, 13:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

If that's true, I could have saved myself the...

If that's true, I could have saved myself the stress of going through the old process last week! :O But I wasn't going to throw away the chance of having two attempts at it. Fortunately I got...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2019, 16:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Congratulations! I must say, after seeing...

Congratulations!

I must say, after seeing the NATS infographic about how, on average, only 25 of 3,300 candidates are successful, I'm finding it incredibly encouraging to see just how many people...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2019, 22:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Just tried to PM you, but your inbox is full...

Just tried to PM you, but your inbox is full...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2019, 22:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

I've no doubt I could manage on that amount if I...

I've no doubt I could manage on that amount if I was single, even if it required me to make some sacrifices. Problem is, a £950 mortgage payment and ensuring two little kids have food on the table...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2019, 11:21
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

So, this means there is up to a 3-year delay...

So, this means there is up to a 3-year delay until you are paid this? Which I guess means, when working out whether I could afford to take the financial hit (assuming I get through), I shouldn't take...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2019, 11:19
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

So, even if living with relatives nearby, for...

So, even if living with relatives nearby, for example, you could still get the £60 a week?

I have wondered why they don't just add this figure to the basic salary during training, but I suspect...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2019, 11:15
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,741,453
Posted By tf412

Thanks for clarifying things - that's really...

Thanks for clarifying things - that's really useful to know. I had previously wondered if the jump up to the £52k+ bracket was on the 3rd anniversary of validating, which could have been up to 6...
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