PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: KirtjE
Showing results 1 to 35 of 40
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2011, 17:10
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Well I sat my third and final stage last week! ...

Well I sat my third and final stage last week!

My Stage 3 was at the Swanwick Centre with five other guys all around my age (20,20,21,21,22,22!).

I thought the group exercise (a basic logistics...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2011, 17:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Cheers luisjuan :) I know I'm good enough to...

Cheers luisjuan :)

I know I'm good enough to do the job, I just hope I don't make a fool of myself in the interview!!
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2011, 19:40
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Not posted on here in a while, just thought I'd...

Not posted on here in a while, just thought I'd tell you all that my Stage 3 is on Thursday.

Massive commiserations to sambatc. Hope you get the job next year.

I'm currently thinking of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2011, 20:44
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Crazy: NATS paper on Stage 3? Which one are you...

Crazy: NATS paper on Stage 3? Which one are you talking about? :o
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Feb 2011, 22:33
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

tj93 I think it's three times a year, but a memo...

tj93 I think it's three times a year, but a memo has just gone around explaining how they're reducing the number of intakes...


Also... massive good luck to sambatc who has his Stage Three...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 19:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

sambtc: Manchester would be ideal. Can you...

sambtc:

Manchester would be ideal. Can you PM me the contact info please? :)
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2011, 13:47
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

How do people go about getting visits to towers?...

How do people go about getting visits to towers? Do you email the airports direct or email NATS HR?
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2011, 11:14
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Two months to go... (give or take a few days) ...

Two months to go... (give or take a few days)

Excited! :D

Anyone else going for the 31st March? :)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2011, 23:25
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

The tests mention an ECG for the heart and a test...

The tests mention an ECG for the heart and a test of the lungs.

I'm 100% fit, so have no worries, but what exactly are they looking for? High blood pressure and obvious breathing difficulties?
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jan 2011, 15:42
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

No problem. Quick is my middle name... well,...

No problem. Quick is my middle name... well, that's what my ex always used to say :hmm:
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2011, 19:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Yep. There is scrap paper for the maths...

Yep. There is scrap paper for the maths questions, but obviously no calculators etc.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2011, 10:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

32 is the new 18. You'll be fine!

32 is the new 18. You'll be fine!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2011, 17:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

I wish I had some PPRuNers at my Stage 1 and 2. ...

I wish I had some PPRuNers at my Stage 1 and 2.

Maybe I'll get lucky at my Stage 3 on 31st March.. :)
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2011, 12:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Did you not think to ring NATS and ask for...

Did you not think to ring NATS and ask for directions? :o
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jan 2011, 10:22
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

When I arrived at Stage 1 we were told we should...

When I arrived at Stage 1 we were told we should take our ties/jackets off and get comfortable.

Nobody is judging you at Stage 1/2.

Suit is DEFINITELY needed at Stage 3 though.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2011, 20:16
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

I'd assume visiting Prestwick/Swanwick would be...

I'd assume visiting Prestwick/Swanwick would be more beneficial than visiting a tower based on the ratio of ATCOs at each.

And I would recommend visiting one before your Stage 3, but it's not...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2011, 10:43
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

I asked this question when I completed my Stage 2...

I asked this question when I completed my Stage 2 (I obviously wasn't confident! Ha)

If you fail at any point BEFORE Stage 3, you have to wait one year from the date of your Stage 1 tests.

If...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2011, 08:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

sambatc / hatemyjob Actually... I think...

sambatc / hatemyjob

Actually... I think there might have been cubes at Stage 2...

In fact, now you mention it, I'm 99% sure there were.

Sorry to have got your hopes up! Haha!
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2011, 11:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

sambatc: You'll be relieved to know that the...

sambatc: You'll be relieved to know that the cubes do not feature after Stage 1. You will be put through a series of interesting computer-based tests though, make sure your brain is on top form,...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2011, 11:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

SALH: I don't think so, I was spoke to at lunch...

SALH: I don't think so, I was spoke to at lunch by a gentleman called Gary who was the Watch Manager at Swanwick.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2011, 11:58
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

SALH: I completed my Stage 2 in November (I...

SALH: I completed my Stage 2 in November (I think) and was offered just a single Stage 3 slot for Prestwick, which I didn't want to take. So since then, I've just been rechecking the link that I was...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2011, 14:16
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

I've just booked in for my Stage 3 at Swanwick...

I've just booked in for my Stage 3 at Swanwick for 31st March.

Can somebody confirm that the Stage 3 is at the Swanwick centre and not in Fareham..?

Anyone else doing their Stage 3 on this...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2011, 18:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Sorry for the lack of clarification about what I...

Sorry for the lack of clarification about what I called the 'Career Test'.

Basically it asks things like;

How important is job satisfaction to you?
Would you be prepared to relocate to find a...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2010, 23:44
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Phil: I don't believe there is a pass or fail...

Phil: I don't believe there is a pass or fail element to the personality test between Stages 1 and 2, nor is there a pass or fail element to the career test between Stages 2 and 3. However, I would...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2010, 12:46
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Phil: There is no need to visit a tower or...

Phil: There is no need to visit a tower or anything before Stage 2.

But, if you are successful, I'd recommend visiting Swanwick or a tower before Stage 3 :)
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Dec 2010, 17:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Congrats matey. Stage 2 is a real bitch... :P

Congrats matey. Stage 2 is a real bitch... :P
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2010, 18:10
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Woohoo. I'll keep my eye out for March/April...

Woohoo. I'll keep my eye out for March/April then.

Is there an expiration date on the tests? ie, do I have to do Stage 3 within X days of passing Stage 2?
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2010, 14:25
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Just had a congratulatory email from NATS to...

Just had a congratulatory email from NATS to invite me to Stage Three!

Super excited now :D

When I went to schedule the interview, there was only a single slot, and that was for 16th Feb in...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2010, 19:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Just completed the epic 5 hour drive home from...

Just completed the epic 5 hour drive home from Fareham. Stage 2 went alright, but I have a strong feeling that I failed the first section.

Let's just hope that I get through, and never have to do...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2010, 16:44
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Anyone taking the Stage 2 tests tomorrow (14th...

Anyone taking the Stage 2 tests tomorrow (14th Dec)?

How did the guys who have just completed Stage 2 find it? You all seem to think you've failed!

Got any tips/advice? What section was the...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2010, 22:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

Anyone doing their Stage 2 in December at...

Anyone doing their Stage 2 in December at Swanwick?
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2010, 00:09
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

I'm loving how much thought you're putting into...

I'm loving how much thought you're putting into my quick questions, but yes, B and D would be correct.

To avoid any confusion on the NATS tests, questions that ask aircraft to land at a different...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 19:59
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

dcoliv et al: I couldn't even be bothered...

dcoliv et al:

I couldn't even be bothered to think of numbers that would work.

I was just trying to give an idea of the style of question, so you could have an idea of what to expect.

And...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 18:13
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

kwagga: Typical questions are similar to......

kwagga:

Typical questions are similar to...

A plane has 1800 litres of fuel remaining, and is using fuel at the rate of 300 litres per hour. When the plane lands, it must have at least an...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 00:37
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,737,033
Posted By KirtjE

ImpossibleIsNothing: Yep, the tests are...

ImpossibleIsNothing:

Yep, the tests are quite difficult, and it brought me back to my A-Level maths/physics days. All I can recommend is that you get practicing and try again next year! Good luck...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 40
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.