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Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2010, 12:21
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Blippy, the sector/aisle you are sent to is not...

Blippy, the sector/aisle you are sent to is not your decision. Don't forget there is aisle 3 in Melb and Bris. Don't be scared off by all of the negativity. I have had nothing but good experiences...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2010, 13:21
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

O.K. guys. Time to squash some rumours. The...

O.K. guys. Time to squash some rumours. The previous course which you all keep speaking of started with 8. Yes, 2 finished and a third was transferred to the next course after he missed an exam...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2010, 23:07
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Our paperwork from 12 months ago is $250k.

Our paperwork from 12 months ago is $250k.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2010, 10:28
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

ALARP - As Low As Reasonably Practical

ALARP - As Low As Reasonably Practical
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jan 2010, 00:18
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Nope, the 5 years starts once you get rated.

Nope, the 5 years starts once you get rated.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Dec 2009, 06:00
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

This advice seems much closer to what I know. ...

This advice seems much closer to what I know. Just passing is not good enough in most people eyes.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2009, 11:09
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

You get at least 1 week. If staying in...

You get at least 1 week. If staying in Melbourne, 1 week. If elsewhere then travelling days as well.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2009, 00:02
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Punk, as far as a gym goes, there is one at...

Punk, as far as a gym goes, there is one at Airservices in Melbourne which is free. Most of our guys live towards Melbourne from the airport. A couple live in Pascoe Vale which is next to Brunswick...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2009, 09:51
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I'm pretty sure their only training people for...

I'm pretty sure their only training people for the GAAP towers,
ie Bankstown, Parafield, Jandakot, Moorabbin, Archerfield. These towers are going to require more people to implement the changes to...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2009, 23:43
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Not yet. We have our procedural sim exam in...

Not yet. We have our procedural sim exam in about a week and a half, it's usually just after that. So should be just after new year. You usually do a return flight with Virgin Blue and one with...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2009, 01:06
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I wouldn't fuss too much about the pre course...

I wouldn't fuss too much about the pre course material. Sure, do the reading and answer the questions but it really has no impact on your training at all. It's just background knowledge which you...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Sep 2009, 10:46
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Are you coming to the college in Melb?

Are you coming to the college in Melb?
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Aug 2009, 12:07
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I'm one of the younger ones on our course. Ages...

I'm one of the younger ones on our course. Ages range from 27ish to early 40s. Some courses are younger some are older. It really doesn't matter at all.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2009, 01:53
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

G'Day enemyMIG, Yep just finished the 11th...

G'Day enemyMIG,

Yep just finished the 11th week. We have covered a huge amount of material so far. Subjects like:

-Air Law
-Air Traffic Services (basically covers the whole Manual of ATS)...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2009, 10:15
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

ratc2009 care to enlighten us? Not sure what your...

ratc2009 care to enlighten us? Not sure what your angle is.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 03:05
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

We got our results straight away as well. Only 4...

We got our results straight away as well. Only 4 from our day of 25 passed.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2009, 22:57
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

That's a bit odd, my contract states "Traning...

That's a bit odd, my contract states
"Traning Costs means the amount of $250000 on account of the ATC Training provided by AirServices to the employee."

This reduces 20% per year after the first...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2009, 05:41
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

You only have to pay back $250000. That's small...

You only have to pay back $250000. That's small change for an ATC trainee.
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2009, 06:53
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Oh my. What have I started. I didn't mean to...

Oh my. What have I started. I didn't mean to offend anyone. Just got my facts a little arseabout. Sorry all.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2009, 07:23
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

oldishfart, if your age is correct then you might...

oldishfart, if your age is correct then you might have had a stumbling block. I'm pretty sure mandatory retirement age for active atc's is 55. At 57 this doesn't leave you many working years to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Aug 2009, 12:15
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

We have another course starting Monday then the...

We have another course starting Monday then the next on Oct 5th. I wouldn't be surprised if another course starts before the end of the year or the start of next year. I think they originally said...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2009, 07:12
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

It's just a visit to an Aviation Doctor (DAME),...

It's just a visit to an Aviation Doctor (DAME), they do blood test, colour blind test, ECG, BMI, Drug test. Then to a audiologist for a hearing test, then an opthamologist for an eye test. Then...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jul 2009, 07:28
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

At the moment, the conversion courses seem to be...

At the moment, the conversion courses seem to be about 18 weeks. We have a few USA controllers on conversion at the moment, one has been there since November. Not sure if you would knock it off in...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jun 2009, 03:49
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Congratulations to all who have heard back. I...

Congratulations to all who have heard back. I was given 3 months and 1 weeks notice before starting. The referees were only contacted a couple of weeks before that. With me they rang me just...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2009, 08:02
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Won't be long once the referee checks have been...

Won't be long once the referee checks have been done.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2009, 11:37
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Well, survived the first week. Starting to come...

Well, survived the first week. Starting to come to terms with the college routine. The pressure is extremely high to pass, with a workload that far exceeds what I expected. We have had 2 exams...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2009, 07:19
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Well folks, started the course today. Whoah. ...

Well folks, started the course today. Whoah. Full on is an understatement!
Second day is the first test with tests virtually every week. They said it's like fitting a 3 year university course...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2009, 12:04
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Yep, I'm starting in a few weeks. Pretty...

Yep, I'm starting in a few weeks. Pretty excited. Got a place in Melbourne near the Airport. All training is done at the College which is at the base of the tower. Any questions, feel free to...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Apr 2009, 07:44
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I'm starting in the college in 6 weeks and they...

I'm starting in the college in 6 weeks and they are only training for Enroute. Once working in Enroute then you can apply for other positions after 3 years.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2009, 08:01
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

That is not totally correct. The medical tests...

That is not totally correct. The medical tests are done after an offer has been made and accepted. You need to get a Class 3 Medical Certificate. Which involves:
Aviation Doctor
- Blood and...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2009, 06:50
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I received a phone call to notify me and then the...

I received a phone call to notify me and then the info by email and snail mail.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2009, 05:14
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Well after 2 years of testing and waiting I got...

Well after 2 years of testing and waiting I got the call today for a position on a course starting June 15th, then after training based in Melbourne. Yippee. I just need to find a place to live...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2009, 06:47
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

Check up at my other post at the top of the page...

Check up at my other post at the top of the page and you will see that going by how long it has taken me there should be plenty of people for the June intake from previous test dates. I don't think...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2009, 05:07
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

G'Day all, I spoke to ASA this morning,...

G'Day all,

I spoke to ASA this morning, there is a course starting June 15th and another in September. As far as I know they are only accepting positions in Enroute, either Melbourne or Brissy....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2009, 10:38
Replies: 4,235
Views: 1,996,830
Posted By jrbridge

I just stumbled upon this thread and thought I...

I just stumbled upon this thread and thought I would add my experiences so far. I am currently waiting to find out a course date. I have compiled the dates of my experiences so far:

23 Feb 2007...
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