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Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2013, 23:26
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I am about 6 months away from validation. I...

I am about 6 months away from validation. I started on a course at the college in July 2009 - yes...2009!!! I was put on hold for a year, so if not for that I would be valid 6 months already. Anyway,...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2009, 15:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

When you get accepted to the college you have to...

When you get accepted to the college you have to learn 400 bits of information about 50 different aeroplanes. I have done 300 bits so far off by heart, so yes it is possible...it just takes time and...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2009, 20:17
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Well done!

Hi everyone,

Would just like to say congrats to everyone who has passed stage 3 and are waiting for their medicals. I have recently started at the college and I just have to say that you guys are...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jun 2009, 18:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

You have just asked to stop doing something, and...

You have just asked to stop doing something, and then you just climb up on your moral high horse and do the same... :eek: :confused:



Of course, some of his point is valid, but it came...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2009, 21:49
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

@CJayne - Someone had to do it...if not for his...

@CJayne - Someone had to do it...if not for his sake then for others who may agree with him!



You are seriously showing your school-kid attitude again. I bet you were the 'class-clown' at the...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2009, 19:24
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Disgusted were you? I bet you will also be...

Disgusted were you? I bet you will also be disgusted if you got through and they PAY for all of your training and then once validated after 3 years you would be disgusted by earning £45k plus...? Why...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2009, 18:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Cheers paperclip, I will have to email them. I...

Cheers paperclip, I will have to email them. I didn't get a chance to speak to them today.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 23:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

jack.raven

I see. I am phoning HR tomorrow to explain that it isn't feasable for me to start in May due to financial commitments so hopefully I won't have to start then. Don't get me wrong, I would love to...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 20:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

jack.raven

I also have my medical this Friday at 15:00. What time is yours? We may cross paths, hopefully not in a gown though! :eek:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 20:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Cheers abracadabra! :)

Cheers abracadabra! :)
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 18:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I also got a phone call from HR. I asked if it...

I also got a phone call from HR. I asked if it was possible to start later in the year but was told that only in exceptional circumstances will they defer a start date for someone. I have quite a few...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 16:36
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I didn't have an ATCO either. There was one HR...

I didn't have an ATCO either. There was one HR and the other was Head of ATCO training which I would assume used to be an ATCO. Either way he would know what ATCO qualities are required.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2009, 14:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Congrats MWNM! It's a good feeling isn't...

Congrats MWNM! It's a good feeling isn't it?!?!?!?! You got your results pretty quickly!

DaveZ - I have just been in touch with HR regarding start dates. They said there are spaces in April/May...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2009, 17:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Good stuff. I would imagine you are right about...

Good stuff. I would imagine you are right about that.



I just got my pin number for the NATS lounge. Does anyone know if the e-learning needs to be done before you attend the college or is...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Feb 2009, 13:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I guess being conditioned that way may not be a...

I guess being conditioned that way may not be a good thing for ATC. They look for people who aren't too condtioned in one way or another as ATCOs need to be flexible. Working within a team...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Feb 2009, 08:36
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I would imagine that by not trusting your...

I would imagine that by not trusting your colleagues and feeling you need to double check their work would only increase your workload and would slow the process down - especially in an ATC...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2009, 13:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

The way the repeat questions in a different...

The way the repeat questions in a different format with slightly different answers leads me to believe that the are looking to evaluate, in order, your strengths. There are probably 4 or 6 (as they...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2009, 13:27
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I don't know, mabye it's just me, but when I have...

I don't know, mabye it's just me, but when I have sat the questionnaire 3 times and got through to stage 2 all 3 times as well. So, I think if you are honest and you are not far off what they are...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2009, 18:20
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

marco888: Forums can and are a good source...

marco888:

Forums can and are a good source of information, but if it's not conveyed that way in an interview then it can work against you. I decided beforehand not to mention it in case it came...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2009, 23:15
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Thanks aphelio and Marco888! Yes, I would never...

Thanks aphelio and Marco888! Yes, I would never be able to live with myself if I didn't go for it again - you know, the whole 'what if...' would even eaten my from the inside out!!!!

Marco888: I...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2009, 20:16
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Whitelighter: Yes, it really was horrible...

Whitelighter:

Yes, it really was horrible getting that far and then being told, "No!". When I failed the first time they said, "You are were not flexible enough in your answers, and you were...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2009, 16:50
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Marco888: I wouldn't worry about not having...

Marco888:

I wouldn't worry about not having work experience. As long as you can answer what you would do in a given situation well then that's what they are looking for. You don't have to use...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2009, 00:45
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Gonzo: True, I guess, but I thought I could...

Gonzo:

True, I guess, but I thought I could portray my own skills better in the section asking me to describe relevant experience as none of my previous jobs had anything relating to ATC. As it...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2009, 16:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Maggiesfarmer: You don't HAVE to put down...

Maggiesfarmer:

You don't HAVE to put down your previous jobs, especially if they aren't relevant to the position. I didn't put ANY of my previous jobs down on the application and I still got...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2009, 20:40
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Just for some more infor...they will need a copy...

Just for some more infor...they will need a copy of your school results if you make it past S3.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Feb 2009, 00:15
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Traffic is...

That is too true! I have just passed stage 3 after my third attempt. I was gutted for months after the first two fails but you just have to pick yourself up. Good luck for next time!
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2009, 12:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Well done paperclip! So you think we are likely...

Well done paperclip! So you think we are likely to be put on the July/August course? My interviewer said that there were only a few spots available and that it would most likely be October/November...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2009, 22:27
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

jack.raven

Okay just let me know. :) Who else has found out on here recently? I must have missed other posts.

For those who have gone through the recruitment process and failed once or twice; don't give...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2009, 23:07
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Yes, it seems B&B is the common choice. I live...

Yes, it seems B&B is the common choice. I live two roads away from where the current trainees are living. Some of them anyway. If you need any help with finding accomodation give me a shout, I know...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2009, 19:23
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Cheers raven! Wow, I didn't know there were slots...

Cheers raven! Wow, I didn't know there were slots in April... :S I wouldn't be able to make them either, need to organise things as I'm sure you can relate. Fortunately I live in Bournemouth anyways...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2009, 17:30
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

I phoned HR today to find out if the interviewer...

I phoned HR today to find out if the interviewer meant 10 - 15 'normal' days or 'working' days to which she replied 'working' days. She then said that I should find out early next week, but lo and...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2009, 17:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Results

Well done Raven! My 15 days will be up on Saturday. I hope to hear by tomorrow but if not then it will likely be Monday. If not by Monday noon then I will give them a call. Did anyone else here have...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2009, 18:28
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Russell, what you thinking? HAHA!

Russell, what you thinking? HAHA!
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2009, 19:03
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

You eventually found out then babyjxxx...? ;)

You eventually found out then babyjxxx...? ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2009, 21:21
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,751,190
Posted By ATCNoob

Thanks babyjxx, If you send me a PM I will...

Thanks babyjxx,

If you send me a PM I will be able to keep track of the numbers a lot more easily. On Friday I will choose the person closest to my 'magic number'... :)
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