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Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2010, 10:35
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Not so sure about the time between College and...

Not so sure about the time between College and Field training but as for trainees, we had to use a Rec Day for a 4 day weekend for the Melb Cup. We used a few more days for Xmas (our last day was Tue...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Dec 2009, 10:29
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I'm not saying that it's the norm but I had the...

I'm not saying that it's the norm but I had the same fears heading in as well but I haven't found it to be anywhere near that bad. Seriously, the majority of our theory subjects, as they were before...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2009, 19:34
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

joedebrincat, No worries. We had 2 last...

joedebrincat,

No worries. We had 2 last minute additions to our course, one of which had 2 weeks notice. They had no chance to read any of the pre-course reading but they weren't behind the rest...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2009, 18:45
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Study time

Congrats to all who have been offered spots in the near and distance future.
For those with little kiddies, don't stress too much about study time and being away from the fam for long hours. I was...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2009, 13:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

The day I went in for my panel interview, the...

The day I went in for my panel interview, the panel had at least 3 phone interviews to complete so technically, you would only have to be present for the Psychometric testing.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2009, 09:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Is this what you're trying to get to? ...

Is this what you're trying to get to?

JobOffice (http://airservicesaustralia.nga.net.au/bin/fnt_portal_login.cfm)
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2009, 09:28
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Class 3 Medical Examination

Can't remember who was asking but......

Had most of my Medical Exam today. The list of tests included:

Urine sample for traces of protein, sugar and/or blood
ECG
Weight
Height...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2009, 08:43
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Pretty sure the 12 months starts once on the...

Pretty sure the 12 months starts once on the Merit list. Hence why ASA were using middle of next year as the yardstick in their correspondence. The last 3 courses in 2009 are exactly 8 weeks apart....
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 09:29
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I did my Psychometric Testing in February this...

I did my Psychometric Testing in February this year and the facilitator told us that he had been instructed to tell us that the pass or fail email will be sent in 2-3 weeks (that was when the other...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2009, 21:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Hey Salinger, Congrats on the offer. Which...

Hey Salinger,

Congrats on the offer. Which course are you lined up for?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2009, 09:43
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Written Offer

Written offer came today. Superpumped. Didn't realise they had a condition where if you leave the job before 5 years of service you have to pay them back for the training. Can see the reason for it...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 09:21
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

The problem (if I dare call it that) is that I AM...

The problem (if I dare call it that) is that I AM in a course, it starts on 5th October. I haven't received any info regarding the procedures yet and we have HEAPS to organise for the move (with 3...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 08:14
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Hey Toboto, Got a verbal offer on the phone...

Hey Toboto,

Got a verbal offer on the phone 2 Thursdays ago and was given the information that the written offer would be in the mail asap. Received email yesterday saying the Manager of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2009, 13:19
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Was there a choice on your application for...

Was there a choice on your application for enroute, approach or tower? I'm pretty sure you guys will all be doing enroute or at least that is the case with our recruitment wave. I think they've found...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2009, 21:39
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

No I can't. If things haven't changed,...

No I can't.

If things haven't changed, that's all you can really prep for.

The remaining tests require judgement and decision/reaction time which you can't really prep for.

Not much else...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2009, 10:27
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I was told that the people that are being offered...

I was told that the people that are being offered positions in this year's courses (Oct, Nov, Dec) regardless of interview venue etc I assume, will be contacted in the next day or so. Verbal offers...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2009, 04:53
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Phone calls for offers are being made today. The...

Phone calls for offers are being made today. The wait is finally over :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2009, 00:58
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Hey YankATC, Did you move here for the job...

Hey YankATC,

Did you move here for the job or did you move here for other reasons and want to continue working as an ATC?

What are you doing in Sydney - tower or approach?

Sorry - just...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2009, 22:48
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I had found this one a couple of days before the...

I had found this one a couple of days before the Psych Testing and I found it very helpful. I actually found it quite similar to the testing one.

Play Air Traffic Controller a Free Game at Fupa...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2009, 09:46
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Best advice I could give you Carambar is: 1)...

Best advice I could give you Carambar is:

1) Make sure your Maths/rate conversions/shortcuts are tip top.

2) Find a good ATC simulator and practice.

3) Accept the fact that you can't really...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2009, 11:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Apparently the lists for the courses are done and...

Apparently the lists for the courses are done and they are awaiting sign-off from the Government. It's expected that those that will be offered a spot in this years' courses will be contacted by the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jun 2009, 03:52
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Congratulations all that received the long...

Congratulations all that received the long awaited email. Despite being told 4 weeks ago that referees were being contacted as of immediately, mine still haven't ben contacted. Not quite sure what's...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2009, 06:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I contacted recruitment re the April statement....

I contacted recruitment re the April statement. It was supposed to be end of JUNE.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2009, 09:05
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Hey All, I received an email today letting...

Hey All,

I received an email today letting me know that I was successful in the interview phase and that, starting tomorrow, referees will be being contacted some time over the next few weeks....
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2009, 03:01
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Emails come through today?

Emails come through today?
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2009, 11:19
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I'm pretty sure there was a course starting in...

I'm pretty sure there was a course starting in June (15th I think). The one following that is supposed to be Sep/Oct. jbridge has posted on here a few times and is in that intake. When does the...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2009, 21:40
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I'm pretty sure ASA are only training enroute...

I'm pretty sure ASA are only training enroute controllers in Sept/Oct. Bris or Melb
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2009, 04:33
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

My interview is here in Canberra. Sweet, glad I...

My interview is here in Canberra. Sweet, glad I don't have to fork out more money for flights like I did for the testing.
Booked in for the 7th May. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2009, 07:07
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

EMail finally came through. 5:30pm :p ...

EMail finally came through. 5:30pm :p
Interviews are 'probably' in May.
At least I can relax a bit now.
Hope you all got some good news as well.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2009, 06:06
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Thanks for the news Gemmy.:ok:

Thanks for the news Gemmy.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2009, 08:17
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

The longer it takes the better for me. Our 3rd...

The longer it takes the better for me. Our 3rd child is due in 2 weeks and the longer we have with her before we'd have to move to Melbourne the better. Assuming all goes well of course. Not getting...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2009, 03:01
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

Nice work Pyxie. Now the rest of the interviewees...

Nice work Pyxie. Now the rest of the interviewees have their work cut out for them. Good to get it out of the way early.

btw gemmy- I did my testing in Syd and I haven't heard anything since my...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2009, 02:24
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

That's weird because my interviewer told me it...

That's weird because my interviewer told me it would be 'about' 2 weeks until I heard anything but that's what they also said on my Psychometric day and I received the next correspondence about 1...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2009, 23:16
Replies: 4,233
Views: 1,989,597
Posted By mrtwister

I'm glad other people are sweating on the phone...

I'm glad other people are sweating on the phone interview too. Mine will be 2 weeks ago tomorrow and still haven't heard anything. I had no idea that there were people at different stages. I figured...
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