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Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2013, 19:21
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Yes. The accuracy of the information in the...

Yes. The accuracy of the information in the pamphlet at Stage 1 is not considered to be "the point".

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2013, 09:45
Replies: 11,746
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Posted By PhiltheReaper

Rumours, which I heard first hand from the Head...

Rumours, which I heard first hand from the Head of "Specialist Recruitment" as they call themselves ;)

This could well be part of the new system CV has mentioned above.

Phil

P.S. All you...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2013, 18:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

The NATS tests are the FEAST and DART tests. ...

The NATS tests are the FEAST and DART tests.

Phil
P.S. For those wondering, I have fallen fowl of the NATS policy and can no longer apply until November 2015.

For those interested, it is...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2013, 15:04
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Mazza128: It isn't technically shirt and tie, but...

Mazza128: It isn't technically shirt and tie, but I personally did attend in a suit, and most people at least opt for the smart/casual option.

All the guidance on this should be provided in the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2013, 18:14
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

This post is unreasonably long, it is addressed...

This post is unreasonably long, it is addressed only to Chuckyrooy, Waterflo, Johnny and aawallace all other can TL;DR!

Well Chuckyrooy, I would suggest you contact HR with that question....
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2013, 14:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

aawallace: I hate to be a killjoy, but the post...

aawallace: I hate to be a killjoy, but the post at the top of that same very page is someone saying they have so..

I can safely say: Yes! Some other people have heard from 7th :P

I hope your...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2012, 09:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Try not to be put off by the units of measure in...

Try not to be put off by the units of measure in the SDT questions at NATS. They never require conversion. so Knots = mph for the purposes of this test, as real mph is never used.

FL320 - FL 250...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Dec 2012, 10:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Yes, and be deligent with your checking! At least...

Yes, and be deligent with your checking! At least once a day, every day. These dates seem to be flying off the shelves this session, and you don't want to miss your chance!

I waited over a year...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Nov 2012, 18:45
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Yep I passed Stage 1, I have booked 14th for my...

Yep I passed Stage 1, I have booked 14th for my Stage 2. See you boys there!

There is a lot of Stage 2 advice on the preceding pages Scottish-ghost, although as they are aptitude tests, I found a...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2012, 11:49
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Sorry to hear that sorinc3, will you re-apply? ...

Sorry to hear that sorinc3, will you re-apply?

I am waiting on my new Stage 1 result still. I am hopeful to get to a December Stage 2 if possible though :) Fingers crossed eh?

Assi, trust the...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Nov 2012, 22:36
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Hey there, My Stage 1 is the same day, but a...

Hey there,

My Stage 1 is the same day, but a little later on starting at 11:00 :) Good luck!

Phil
P.S. I whole heartedly support Crazy Voyager's advice on the tetris and good night's sleep as...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2012, 10:44
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Hi all, some of you may be aware I have been...

Hi all, some of you may be aware I have been waiting for my Stage 3 result for some time now. Unfortunately, I was not successful this time around, but seeing as I started applying in 2010, I can...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2012, 10:53
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Lobster: That's a really fast turn around, good...

Lobster: That's a really fast turn around, good luck on the November Course. I suppose then that NATS taking their time over contacting me can only really mean either I wasn't successful, or perhaps...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2012, 15:58
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

sorinc03: They do ask when you would be availible...

sorinc03: They do ask when you would be availible to start at Stage 3 :)

Lobster100: when did you sit your Stage 3 out of interest? Well done for getting through!

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Nov 2012, 09:45
Replies: 11,746
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Posted By PhiltheReaper

cubes

Stage 1 was a while ago for me, but from memory each cube diagram is used for somewhere around 3 - 5 questions.

The shapes become increasingly less obvious as far as I remember. Smash the practice...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Nov 2012, 11:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Contact Approach and others

Hi Contact Approach,

You will find that a quick search through this thread will certainly provide the answers you are looking for.

However, Speed Distance Time does play a big part of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2012, 11:13
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

eddtr1

It doesn't necessarily mean that mate. For their own reasons NATS HR tell some people quickly and others very very slowly of their fate. It doesn't relate to your chances of success at all!
...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2012, 10:43
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Hi there, unless it has changed since I went...

Hi there,

unless it has changed since I went through, you may be speaking about "Stage 1".

At this stage there is an information pack designed to test your "ATC Motivation" on the day. This...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Feb 2012, 22:22
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

I'm sorry chaps, but how many arbitrary dates...

I'm sorry chaps, but how many arbitrary dates have NATS HR given us over the past 18 months? I fear they don't really know what they want to do with us, or when, and are throwing arbitrary dates at...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2012, 21:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

We've been here before.. :P Anyone heard...

We've been here before.. :P Anyone heard anything? I haven't yet.

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jan 2012, 21:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

I'd really appreciate that Legal Tender. I'll let...

I'd really appreciate that Legal Tender. I'll let everyone know as soon as I notice an offer for Stage 3 dates too!

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2011, 19:38
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

I'm in the same position gents, and I simple...

I'm in the same position gents, and I simple can't just put my whole life on hold simply because I might one day work for NATS. The dream is still alive, but I'm looking for a short career in the...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Dec 2011, 13:40
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Surely someone can answer this question? Phil

Surely someone can answer this question?

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2011, 18:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Indeedy, I think I'll still be checking...

Indeedy, I think I'll still be checking regularly. After all if I have to I'll be at fisticuffs with Chocolate Hobnob for places, some epic film-like dual on a moving steam engine! (We needed the...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Oct 2011, 20:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

I'm in the same boat except I have been waiting...

I'm in the same boat except I have been waiting since well before May! :P

And no, nobody has any idea. HR are ignoring us all! :D We're learning to get used to that one. We should all consider a...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2011, 00:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

perhaps a little explanation is in order chaps. ...

perhaps a little explanation is in order chaps.

The Runway number is usually correct to within 1 degree of the heading it is on.

A Runway 08 will be on a heading of 080 degrees.

So it tells...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2011, 19:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

cfwme: It is a good idea to read the last 20 or...

cfwme: It is a good idea to read the last 20 or so pages of this thread. held within is excellent advice covering most of the topics you will want to learn about.

MjaM: I believe NATS state...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Sep 2011, 21:48
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

My Stage 2 was MONTHS ago... Not too long after...

My Stage 2 was MONTHS ago... Not too long after CV, yet I'm still awaiting a Stage 3 date.

I'm afraid there seems to be some lag time between Stages 2 and 3. We can but wait. If you have the...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2011, 22:58
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

@biscuitwithmorecallories AKA chocolatehobnob: no...

@biscuitwithmorecallories AKA chocolatehobnob: no worries mate!

@others

I would approach that question using approximations too, however if the answers were too close together i would use the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jul 2011, 18:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

boeingairbus: Exactly the same as me! I had...

boeingairbus:

Exactly the same as me! I had prior arrangements making it totally impossible.

I guess we'll just Wait, Out on new dates.

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2011, 11:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

as have I boingairbus.. I phoned the other...

as have I boingairbus..

I phoned the other day, apparently as a result of the move of college, there is a bit of a gap in Stage 3 dates until September at the earliest.

Even so "keep checking"...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2011, 23:09
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

At stage two it is disproportionately important...

At stage two it is disproportionately important to get a good night's sleep and a decent breakfast in the morning too!

It's a hard day, there's little doubt about that, so try to socialise and...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2011, 05:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

In answer to the question, it's quite a few. At a...

In answer to the question, it's quite a few. At a guest-imate I'd suggest 40 will begin the day...?

Phil
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2011, 23:39
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

Good luck to those still awaiting results,...

Good luck to those still awaiting results, especially from Stage 2, what a killer!

I'm still yet to receive the opportunity to book myself onto a Stage 3 date! Supposedly they will come out some...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2011, 12:04
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,743,224
Posted By PhiltheReaper

I stayed at a little Hotel Called Ellerslie House...

I stayed at a little Hotel Called Ellerslie House Hotel. It was very nice, much nicer than a Premier Inn, about 15 minute in the car to the test centre and it was cheaper than premier inn!!

So...
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