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ATC recruitment with IAA

ATCO · 2008-07-09 09:09:44

Hi everyone! I am an active ATCO working outside Ireland. I have applied for the position with IAA. I have received a letter that my application has been shortlisted and now I am waiting for a preliminary interview. Just wanted to discuss it. Is there anyone else like me?:)

09-07-2008 10:09am

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Hi everyone!

I am an active ATCO working outside Ireland. I have applied for the position with IAA. I have received a letter that my application has been shortlisted and now I am waiting for a preliminary interview. Just wanted to discuss it. Is there anyone else like me?:)

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#2 09-07-2008 10:16am

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What would you like to know?

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#3 09-07-2008 10:21am

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I would like to know what are the chances for my interview to be successful and how to prepare for it. What are the next steps of application for experienced controllers (on the website indicated only for students), the working conditions etc. It would be good to listen to those who had previously passed the application process

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#4 09-07-2008 10:50am

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You will get a pretty good idea of the Irish ATC scene over on Pprune. He are some links that my be of interest to you;

http://www.pprune.org/forums/atc-issues/330854-iaa-atc-positions.html

http://www.pprune.org/forums/atc-issues/310303-atc-voluntary-overtime-ban-dublin-flights-delayed-25th-january.html

http://www.pprune.org/forums/atc-issues/310303-atc-voluntary-overtime-ban-dublin-flights-delayed-25th-january.html

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#5 09-07-2008 10:59am

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ATCO, best of luck with it, and you have a PM:)

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#6 09-07-2008 11:36am

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Best of luck ATCO

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#7 09-07-2008 7:58pm

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Thanks everyone. Will tell the results of my interview

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Today I had the interview by phone. They clarified all aspects of my job experience, and I have asked some questions on the recruitment process. We all have clarified everything and they told me that they will be in contact in a couple of weeks:)

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#9 11-07-2008 11:24am

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Best of luck. If you want any more information just ask.

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#10 09-09-2008 12:47pm

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Yahoooooo!!!!!!!!!!! I got the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They sent me the letter of appointment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#11 09-09-2008 12:52pm

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Congrats ATCO!Any idea where you are going to be posted yet?Where were you based originally?

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#12 09-09-2008 12:58pm

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bobmeaney wrote: »

Congrats ATCO!Any idea where you are going to be posted yet?Where were you based originally?

Shannon ACC:cool:

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#13 09-09-2008 5:07pm

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congrats!

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#14 16-12-2008 1:33pm

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hi, applying for positon as radio officer with iaa, any information or advice on the recruitment process, how difficult is it to pass interviews,what am i likely to be tested on and does anyone have info on what way the shift rotation works, also what are is the salary like once you qualify? any information greatly appreciated, thanks!

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#15 16-12-2008 1:35pm

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celticlunatic wrote: »

hi, applying for positon as radio officer with iaa, any information or advice on the recruitment process, how difficult is it to pass interviews,what am i likely to be tested on and does anyone have info on what way the shift rotation works, also what are is the salary like once you qualify? any information greatly appreciated, thanks!

ya id like to know aswell! plus what are an aeronautical radio officer main duties etc?

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#16 16-12-2008 3:38pm

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There was a fairly extensive thread a while back regarding all aspects of Air Traffic Control e.g. recruitment,work conditions.

You can read all about it here.

Best of luck!:)

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#17 17-12-2008 10:19am

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Excuse my ignorance but is Aeronautical Radio Officer much removed from ATCO? I've read the job spec.

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#18 17-12-2008 12:36pm

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Im pretty sure its the same job,but titled differently.Im open to correction on this of course!

edit: just read it more in depth. The jobs being advertised currently on the IAA website are for positions at ballygireen, which has a communications station out of which shanwick is partially based. These (along with the operations centre in prestwick) control the eastern part of the atlantic, and manage aircraft flying from this side to the states. They, along with gander in canada, are responsible for the daily establishment of the north atlantic tracks, which all aircraft must follow when crossing the ocean.

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#19 30-12-2008 3:39pm

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Jesus1222 wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance but is Aeronautical Radio Officer much removed from ATCO? I've read the job spec.

Put quite simply, Radio Officers do not control, they relay control messages from Prestwick to aircraft in Oceanic Airspace.

I've posted a couple of links here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=58413707&postcount=292

If you're interested and apply, make sure you visit Ballygireen to get a feel for the job and talk to current Officers.

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#20 06-01-2009 11:57am

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I've applied for this I should study for the aptitude test. Any advice welcome. Is there a particular brand of test they use?

Can you actually visit? I presume you have to ring ahead.

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#21 06-01-2009 1:02pm

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Yeah it would be beast to ring ahead, but I'm sure they would make an exception for Jesus!lol Ah but seriously, I've been down to Shannon Centre and the Tower in Shannon and Galway airports and they're always very friendly and nice to me, but saying that I was asked about 5 times on the phone if I was in the Student Controller Programme so the procedure may be different if you're in that.

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#22 06-01-2009 3:23pm

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what's the test like so? for radio officers i mean.

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#23 07-01-2009 10:17pm

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Hello ATCO ,

I have just applied for the new positions that are comming on stream jan 2009,
Got a few IQ question books to shake the old mind, ha ha
Would / Could you suggest any more i can do / read etc
Kind regards
iceax

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#24 08-01-2009 7:22pm

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iceax wrote: »

Hello ATCO ,

I have just applied for the new positions that are comming on stream jan 2009,
Got a few IQ question books to shake the old mind, ha ha
Would / Could you suggest any more i can do / read etc
Kind regards
iceax

I might not be following you, what positions are you referring to?

And it is many years since I last completed an aptitude test, so I'm not sure I can help you with suggestions.

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#25 08-01-2009 8:47pm

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any hints though? something like an iq test?

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#26 09-01-2009 11:11am

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I'd imagine working on spacial awareness would be wise, as this is a central part of an ATCO position.

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#27 09-01-2009 6:17pm

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electron wrote: »

any hints though? something like an iq test?

I can't offer you anything more than the IAA have published on it's website:

http://www.iaa.ie/files/2009/docs/RecruitmentProcessNote11122008.doc

That document mentions:

Numerical aptitude
Verbal aptitude
Non-verbal aptitude

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#28 10-01-2009 5:27pm

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how were you tested yourself, irishatco?

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#29 12-01-2009 8:46pm

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Hi all

Just wondering of anyone who has applied for Aeronautical Radio Officer has heared anything yet from IAA? I have applied myself but haven't heared anything from them except for an email saying they reieved my application.

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#30 12-01-2009 11:42pm

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I'm surprised at how many people seem to have applied for this position but have absolutely no idea what a radio officer actually does!

Information and job description were provided along with the IAA application form..

The aptitude test is standard, but not something that can be studied for.

This is not an ATC position, it is a totally different job. Some ATC positions should be available again in the not-too-distant future. I'd predict a couple of months.

The Aer Radio facility (where you've applied for a job....) is not permitting visitors at this time. A tour of the facility will be provided during the recruitment process.

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#31 14-01-2009 1:20pm

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Hi all,

I'm glad there seems to be some uncertainty about the position as I have applied too but don't know too much about it. I contacted the IAA about sample aptitude tests but none are provided. Presumably numerical tests will feature significantly as they say maths is important. I have also heard nothing back except an acknowledgment of my application.

Does anyone - possibly who has worked or works in the IAA - have any tips about the aptitude test?

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