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Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2015, 11:35
Replies: 191
Views: 101,113
Posted By sr562

Have, my application still says "application...

Have, my application still says "application under review". I know it is a long process but I'd have thought we would at least have been asked to do the testing.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2015, 20:28
Replies: 191
Views: 101,113
Posted By sr562

Online testing question

Hi all,

I'm a UK ATCO and have just applied for the international vacancy. I have received a confirmation email and it says I have to do the online testing to progress the application, am I...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2011, 00:47
Replies: 22
Views: 5,742
Posted By sr562

Just to add to the above comments, if you do...

Just to add to the above comments, if you do apply and you are still given the chance to put your preference in, I would suggest that if you want to stay in London, put Scotland as your first choice...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2010, 15:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By sr562

As stated above, the average time will depend on...

As stated above, the average time will depend on which unit, as you will have to follow the guidlines in the unit training plan.

On average it is between 6 to 8 months, so for example at a smaller...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2010, 15:40
Replies: 219
Views: 49,788
Posted By sr562

I have been reading through this thread with...

I have been reading through this thread with interest and as a lowly trainee controller, I would like to ask our pilot friends to spare a thought for the trainee when using non standard rubbish RT....
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2009, 18:08
Replies: 23
Views: 4,704
Posted By sr562

Nokio, I funded my own ADI recently after I...

Nokio,

I funded my own ADI recently after I was chopped by NATS and as some of the others have said, the colleges are really helpful at letting you know where vacancies arise. I think some...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2009, 23:35
Replies: 120
Views: 26,043
Posted By sr562

Dress codes and self importance aside. Whilst i...

Dress codes and self importance aside. Whilst i may wear shorts and flip flops to work tommorow, i will also think about the operational jobs on the line whilst tucking into my microwaved meal (but...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2008, 23:07
Replies: 83
Views: 9,994
Posted By sr562

As with the above posts, I sympathise with the...

As with the above posts, I sympathise with the guys n girls who may lose out with the move North.

However, having looked at constructive dismissal (and various other ways to get some justice from...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2008, 07:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,962
Posted By sr562

certainly makes litte sense. Perhaps the answer...

certainly makes litte sense. Perhaps the answer that they are looking for is that the controller should confirm your squawk. I think its in MATS pt 1 that it says if an aircraft squawks 7500 a...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2008, 01:49
Replies: 202
Views: 53,847
Posted By sr562

I have read this thread with much interest, and i...

I have read this thread with much interest, and i have to agree with what has been said a few times, if the pension and pay is to be maintained we have to stick together.
As for the non ops staff...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2008, 22:14
Replies: 20
Views: 2,432
Posted By sr562

As scooby said ATC is not an easy way into the...

As scooby said ATC is not an easy way into the aviation industry, and if paying for your own licences, it is not much cheaper than a CPL/IR. The rewards both financially and in terms of job...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2008, 12:06
Replies: 35
Views: 9,980
Posted By sr562

I cannot agree with the colonel more. I have...

I cannot agree with the colonel more. I have been in the same position and took some good advice from him. I went to ASTAC which was mainly due to the timing of the courses than anything else as I...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2008, 23:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By sr562

As has been said Approach is usually used for...

As has been said Approach is usually used for 'procedural' non radar function, and then radar for when there is one. Again not knowing the GP procedures it sounds like they can operate both. So...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2008, 22:42
Replies: 33
Views: 3,996
Posted By sr562

You guys should try working for NSL where the...

You guys should try working for NSL where the paper clips and pens are rationed.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2008, 21:48
Replies: 71
Views: 12,813
Posted By sr562

Gonzo how desperate are you guys?? Im awaiting...

Gonzo how desperate are you guys?? Im awaiting the decision from HR as to whether they will give me an ATCO post (currently assistant with a current ADI rating) but they're not quick. Just wondered...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2008, 09:53
Replies: 71
Views: 12,813
Posted By sr562

Christmas is an optomistic guess, nothing moves...

Christmas is an optomistic guess, nothing moves quickly in NATS especially not when HR get involved. Christmas 2009 probably more realistic ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2008, 19:48
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By sr562

This is my understanding of it. A REA message can...

This is my understanding of it. A REA message can be sent 30 mins or less before EOBT so if you are ready before that then you either have to wait till 30 mins before and send a REA or cancel and...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2008, 22:07
Replies: 22
Views: 2,651
Posted By sr562

Were you given a clearance to leave the zone not...

Were you given a clearance to leave the zone not above an altitude, say 1500 or 2000ft and had not left the zone when transfered to LARS? This being the case the controller would have been...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2008, 17:59
Replies: 21
Views: 3,412
Posted By sr562

tatc23, I can't disagree with you on that...

tatc23,

I can't disagree with you on that one, never done area and from what i saw of the newer area guys, they didi seem keen to help. But not all of them are, although i think there is a lot...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2008, 17:54
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By sr562

excess, check your PM's

excess, check your PM's
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2008, 19:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,412
Posted By sr562

Having been at both NATS and non NATS training...

Having been at both NATS and non NATS training colleges I feel I can comment. So here are my thoughts:-

NATS training is free and if you get through it then you will prob be sent to a busy unit...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2008, 18:37
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By sr562

Hi, Am currently paying my own way at the...

Hi,

Am currently paying my own way at the mo. The cost as Brian said was around 15K for tower and around 17k for radar.
Then there is the problem of trying to find a job. Again as Brian said...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Feb 2008, 20:46
Replies: 43
Views: 7,579
Posted By sr562

As resay says, just because NATS management say...

As resay says, just because NATS management say your not good enough its not necessarily true.
On a more sceptical note about the college, a lot of decisions seem to be about cost rather than...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2008, 18:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By sr562

Nokio, The first thing is dont try and...

Nokio,

The first thing is dont try and figure out how anything is worked out or how decisions are made at the college of knowledge.
There is, or appears at least to be no logic or reason to...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2008, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By sr562

The distance that spitoon refers is 750m....

The distance that spitoon refers is 750m. Provided you have 750m between parallel runways this provides adequate wake vortex separation and so each runway can be used independantly of the other. Not...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jan 2008, 18:17
Replies: 219
Views: 49,788
Posted By sr562

Red face White Knight/Lon Point taken and i shall hang my...

White Knight/Lon Point taken and i shall hang my head in shame and read the posts more carefully:(
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2008, 18:47
Replies: 219
Views: 49,788
Posted By sr562

What you jolly fine ATCO chaps forget is that...

What you jolly fine ATCO chaps forget is that whilst you're ALWAYS esconced in your own little radar room or tower, WE are in an ever changing environment

??? I always thought ATC was an ever...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2006, 15:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Posted By sr562

I went for the position last year, and reccommend...

I went for the position last year, and reccommend your idea of going on as many visits as possible.

I managed to learn the taxiways and most of the stands from the a/d layout, but its completely...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2006, 13:22
Replies: 34
Views: 4,637
Posted By sr562

Foghorn that was a bit cheeky mate. You now have...

Foghorn that was a bit cheeky mate. You now have a duty to help the uneducated.

Leave the carcastic wit to us bitter and twisted people who have been forced to seek jobs at the wrong side of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2006, 13:13
Replies: 21
Views: 3,564
Posted By sr562

With the new pay deal for students they may not...

With the new pay deal for students they may not even get cheap hookers to train as atco's. ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Dec 2005, 13:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,802
Posted By sr562

Im glad they will sort out training, but it wont...

Im glad they will sort out training, but it wont help us who were chopped for not making the grade after not being given sufficient training.

Why dont the units think about taking the trainees...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2005, 12:15
Replies: 78
Views: 11,718
Posted By sr562

DwB I dont think my identity was all that...

DwB

I dont think my identity was all that secret anyway.

Also i dont recall having said anything bad about CATC, nor is it my intention to.

:D
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2005, 10:33
Replies: 78
Views: 11,718
Posted By sr562

Just to add to the above. There were 12 on...

Just to add to the above.

There were 12 on the course, 2 of which were experienced controllers before, 1 area, 1 ex mil. Out of the other 10, 1 was recoursed for medical reasons leaving 11 on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2005, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,740
Posted By sr562

when i started we were told that there are around...

when i started we were told that there are around 4000 applicants and usually only 3% of people get all the way through.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2005, 12:54
Replies: 78
Views: 11,718
Posted By sr562

Just to add to the other comments being made...

Just to add to the other comments being made here. Being at CATC it seems to me that all improvements etc to training is geared toward 2008, and no one really gives a toss about the current state of...
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