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Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2023, 13:00
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

NATS recruitment process is historically slow and...

NATS recruitment process is historically slow and that’s probably because of the amount of applicants and stages involved.
If you applied now I wouldn’t expect you (if successful) to start at...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2022, 05:01
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

And what’s the alternative like then…? Exactly...

And what’s the alternative like then…? Exactly self fund or the sponsorship route.
Both were out of the question for me. I wanted to become an ATCO and the only viable way for me was through NATS....
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2022, 07:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Well said. I made it work well into my 30’s and...

Well said. I made it work well into my 30’s and am glad I did. In the UK you can get payment per week to help towards your housing costs. I can’t remember the amount sorry and it wasn’t much but...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2020, 13:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

As in, the unit the said trainees wanted to be...

As in, the unit the said trainees wanted to be posted at
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Aug 2020, 17:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Have they had good postings?

Have they had good postings?
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2020, 06:47
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

yes but what are they reviewing? It’ll be the...

yes but what are they reviewing? It’ll be the number of trainees they will need from the college over the next few years
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2020, 05:43
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

what are you going to study?

what are you going to study?
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2020, 15:26
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

If nats decide to cut their workload (which is...

If nats decide to cut their workload (which is inevitable really) I’d have a solid plan b if I was you.
and if you come up with a plan b feel free to share it with me
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2020, 20:29
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Yes it has. I don’t have any stats but as mike...

Yes it has. I don’t have any stats but as mike says check the twitter feeds. Where I am it has gone really quiet to the point I’m just studying at home with a part 2 until I get a call. Towers only...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2020, 13:15
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

I don’t think they’re cutting anything back yet....

I don’t think they’re cutting anything back yet. Just placing people on hold and slowing the training process down. NATS are know as much as most of us and are waiting to see how things pan out. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2020, 20:19
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

If you’re starting at Swanwick then ask NATS....

If you’re starting at Swanwick then ask NATS. When I got my posting they sent me recommendations of where to look for accommodation. They should put you in touch with other trainees (who were...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2019, 19:50
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

yeah even when you get given a start date it...

yeah even when you get given a start date it could be a while in the future. I think I found out in July last year and started a course in March this year.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2019, 16:20
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

oh that sounds about right. I presume they...

oh that sounds about right. I presume they haven’t told you where you will be going yet either then?
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2019, 06:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Do you know which study route you’re going down...

Do you know which study route you’re going down yet in respect of Aerodrome or Area?

I’d suggest the air traffic control handbook by David Smith. Don’t bog yourself down too much with the CAP...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Aug 2019, 16:27
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

look at the tower for London city!

look at the tower for London city!
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Aug 2019, 07:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

you can’t reject a posting simply because it’s...

you can’t reject a posting simply because it’s too far from home. There are exceptional circumstances, but generally wherever you’re posted is where you’re expected to go. The job is advertised as a...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2019, 06:46
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

it depends if anything crops up that is...

it depends if anything crops up that is noteworthy. If it does they’ll interview you. If not, it’ll all be online.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jul 2019, 07:54
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Yes as mentioned no one can actually tell you...

Yes as mentioned no one can actually tell you exactly. I did the old system when I applied which in regard to the actual tests and questions I don’t imagine would have been that much different from...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2019, 18:52
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Hi, NATS will place you where they need you on...

Hi,
NATS will place you where they need you on completion of your training so no you don’t get a choice. You get a preference and that is said to be ‘considered’ but in reality you have to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jul 2019, 13:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

I also did the old test and grouped them together...

I also did the old test and grouped them together in a table and learnt the numbers in a sort of code going down and across looking for patterns. What helped me progress from that though was knowing...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2019, 23:21
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Good luck to you all that have attended stage 3...

Good luck to you all that have attended stage 3 and are checking them emails! Nervy time but I hope you get through!
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2019, 20:26
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

follow Stubob’s link. There are plenty of...

follow Stubob’s link. There are plenty of controllers that wear glasses and I know some have a requirement on their medical certificate to keep a spare pair with them at all times. I think you’ll...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2019, 20:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,759,445
Posted By Runway26

Global

anyone heading to fabulous Gloucester this year or next? I’m on a course there currently and honestly can not say a bad word about the place it’s truly brilliant there. Dm me any questions you might...
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