DHC-1 Jockey wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:11 pm

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:08 pm I just saw a post from NavCanada on LinkedIn today that "NAV CANADA is #hiring air traffic controllers and flight service specialists!"

I found this strange given that from what I seem to read here, they are only recalling previous trainees/individuals already going through the hiring process, rather than ab-initio recruits. I've been waiting on any news since September 2020 when I did my online test (located at YYZ), so if they are indeed restarting ab-initio hiring that would be awesome.

If I’m not mistaken, the job ad was never taken down during the pandemic. Every month, I got a LinkedIn update that they’re hiring ATC and FSS.

I think the person you're quoting might be on to something.

Nav Canada did post a LinkedIn post today advertising ATC hiring.

And a tweet as well. Again from today. https://mobile.twitter.com/navcanada/st ... 7269876738

yeah I see that they posted the hiring ad again, that is exciting! I submitted my application last March and it still in 'review'. Does anyone know if I should just leave my application or should I withdrawal it and reapply?

Anyone know if I only applied for ATC on my application, would I be able to submit a second application for FSS? Trying to expand my application to get my foot in the door.

If I test for one, will they forego my other application? Waiting for an interview for ATC, not sure if they'd let me do in-person testing and an interview specifically for FSS though.

Thank you!

atcthrowawayyy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:56 pm

DHC-1 Jockey wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:11 pm

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:08 pm I just saw a post from NavCanada on LinkedIn today that "NAV CANADA is #hiring air traffic controllers and flight service specialists!"

I found this strange given that from what I seem to read here, they are only recalling previous trainees/individuals already going through the hiring process, rather than ab-initio recruits. I've been waiting on any news since September 2020 when I did my online test (located at YYZ), so if they are indeed restarting ab-initio hiring that would be awesome.

If I’m not mistaken, the job ad was never taken down during the pandemic. Every month, I got a LinkedIn update that they’re hiring ATC and FSS.

I think the person you're quoting might be on to something.

Nav Canada did post a LinkedIn post today advertising ATC hiring.

And a tweet as well. Again from today. https://mobile.twitter.com/navcanada/st ... 7269876738

Right, the fact that they are actively promoting it is interesting. Would suggest that they are indeed looking for new recruits, guess we'll see.

tysto wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:06 pm yeah I see that they posted the hiring ad again, that is exciting! I submitted my application last March and it still in 'review'. Does anyone know if I should just leave my application or should I withdrawal it and reapply?

I may be wrong but I think that even if you were to withdraw, you would still have to wait those 2 or 3 years (whatever it is now, I haven't looked in a long time) before you can reapply anyway. So, it's best to just keep your application in as is.

By the way, did you only do the online test and your status says "Review"? Mine says "Assessment".

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:27 pm

tysto wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:06 pm yeah I see that they posted the hiring ad again, that is exciting! I submitted my application last March and it still in 'review'. Does anyone know if I should just leave my application or should I withdrawal it and reapply?

I may be wrong but I think that even if you were to withdraw, you would still have to wait those 2 or 3 years (whatever it is now, I haven't looked in a long time) before you can reapply anyway. So, it's best to just keep your application in as is.

By the way, did you only do the online test and your status says "Review"? Mine says "Assessment".

No I haven't done the online assessment yet, I have been at 'review' since applying in March

tysto wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:14 pm

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:27 pm

tysto wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:06 pm yeah I see that they posted the hiring ad again, that is exciting! I submitted my application last March and it still in 'review'. Does anyone know if I should just leave my application or should I withdrawal it and reapply?

I may be wrong but I think that even if you were to withdraw, you would still have to wait those 2 or 3 years (whatever it is now, I haven't looked in a long time) before you can reapply anyway. So, it's best to just keep your application in as is.

By the way, did you only do the online test and your status says "Review"? Mine says "Assessment".

No I haven't done the online assessment yet, I have been at 'review' since applying in March

Best to contact the careers desk.... my link when I applied never got sent and I had to follow up a week or so later and they sent right away. After passing it changes your status to "Assessment"

outflying8 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:07 pm

tysto wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:14 pm

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:27 pm

I may be wrong but I think that even if you were to withdraw, you would still have to wait those 2 or 3 years (whatever it is now, I haven't looked in a long time) before you can reapply anyway. So, it's best to just keep your application in as is.

By the way, did you only do the online test and your status says "Review"? Mine says "Assessment".

No I haven't done the online assessment yet, I have been at 'review' since applying in March

Best to contact the careers desk.... my link when I applied never got sent and I had to follow up a week or so later and they sent right away. After passing it changes your status to "Assessment"

okay maybe ill contact them then! Thanks!

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:24 pm

atcthrowawayyy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:56 pm

DHC-1 Jockey wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:11 pm
If I’m not mistaken, the job ad was never taken down during the pandemic. Every month, I got a LinkedIn update that they’re hiring ATC and FSS.

I think the person you're quoting might be on to something.

Nav Canada did post a LinkedIn post today advertising ATC hiring.

And a tweet as well. Again from today. https://mobile.twitter.com/navcanada/st ... 7269876738

Right, the fact that they are actively promoting it is interesting. Would suggest that they are indeed looking for new recruits, guess we'll see.

There is actually a newly dated job posting on the careers page- I know, during the pandemic, there was a long standing posting, but I believe this has been refreshed. I'm also seeing new ads for hiring; even though my online habits haven't changed, changing my algorithms.

kaye.boe wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:54 am Anyone know if I only applied for ATC on my application, would I be able to submit a second application for FSS? Trying to expand my application to get my foot in the door.

If I test for one, will they forego my other application? Waiting for an interview for ATC, not sure if they'd let me do in-person testing and an interview specifically for FSS though.

Thank you!

Hey, unless things have changed, normally an application is for all streams at once. You may have selected your preference but that means little down the line.

Does anyone know what happens if you pass on an interview from a location you'd rather not move to?

For example if I am hoping to work in Montreal but get an offer for an interview for YVR and state it is only for that region, if I don't take it will I be eligible for a future spot in Montreal?

What if I take the interview, does that lock me into YVR? Let's say I ace the interview and turn down the position, can I wait for an opening in Mtl?

Thanks! Either way it's super exciting.

ATChopeful182 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:28 am Does anyone know what happens if you pass on an interview from a location you'd rather not move to?

For example if I am hoping to work in Montreal but get an offer for an interview for YVR and state it is only for that region, if I don't take it will I be eligible for a future spot in Montreal?

What if I take the interview, does that lock me into YVR? Let's say I ace the interview and turn down the position, can I wait for an opening in Mtl?

Thanks! Either way it's super exciting.

Only the people who are offering the interview can answer this question. In the past, YYZ applicants were offered a chance to do feast test in YQX, but their applicant files were retained in YYZ.

The question you want to ask is: "If I attend this recruitment activity, will my applicant file be retained in my home area or this new area".

Please keep in mind that once you are locked in to an FIR, it may take at least 4 years from the time you start training before you can bid for a transfer. And some locations are more in demand than others.

I think YVR and east coast might be tougher to bid a transfer to than Toronto and Montreal. But this is my speculation. Maybe CATCA members can comment.

Are there any IFR trainees who were in specialty still waiting to be called back?

I've heard some offers may be going out for March VFR / IFR in YEG. Has anyone received one for that recently?

Offers for YEG IFR courses starting this March went out in December. If you're hearing some offers going out recently for courses starting March they are probably for people who were on standby.

I heard YYZ IFR trainees have been called back too for March.

stormymonday wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:21 am

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:24 pm

atcthrowawayyy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:56 pm

I think the person you're quoting might be on to something.

Nav Canada did post a LinkedIn post today advertising ATC hiring.

And a tweet as well. Again from today. https://mobile.twitter.com/navcanada/st ... 7269876738

Right, the fact that they are actively promoting it is interesting. Would suggest that they are indeed looking for new recruits, guess we'll see.

There is actually a newly dated job posting on the careers page- I know, during the pandemic, there was a long standing posting, but I believe this has been refreshed. I'm also seeing new ads for hiring; even though my online habits haven't changed, changing my algorithms.

I sent them an email regarding this - I specifically asked if they're restarting ab initio recruiting given all these ads about hiring. However, I got no response at all.

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:40 am

stormymonday wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:21 am

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:24 pm

Right, the fact that they are actively promoting it is interesting. Would suggest that they are indeed looking for new recruits, guess we'll see.

There is actually a newly dated job posting on the careers page- I know, during the pandemic, there was a long standing posting, but I believe this has been refreshed. I'm also seeing new ads for hiring; even though my online habits haven't changed, changing my algorithms.

I sent them an email regarding this - I specifically asked if they're restarting ab initio recruiting given all these ads about hiring. However, I got no response at all.

Yes, they are. That being said they had to sort through the laid off trainees and make offers for them to return which loaded up many of the spots on the courses that started recently. There were also candidates that were in the application process before the pandemic hit.

Just a backlog and the fact that the hiring process is usually pretty slow at Nav given the amount of applicants vs spots available.

But yes, they have restarted ab initio training!

Moncton is holding FEAST assessments coming up in March I believe.

Just got an email for an in-person assesment in Edmonton. They're being held through March and early April.

M1bmx wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:01 pm Just got an email for an in-person assesment in Edmonton. They're being held through March and early April.

Are you local to that region and when did you do the online assessment? I'm curious if they invite based on location and test score, or only test score from across Canada. I'm in Ontario and I haven't heard much about FEAST resuming here.

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:52 am

M1bmx wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:01 pm Just got an email for an in-person assesment in Edmonton. They're being held through March and early April.

Are you local to that region and when did you do the online assessment? I'm curious if they invite based on location and test score, or only test score from across Canada. I'm in Ontario and I haven't heard much about FEAST resuming here.

I'm not local to the region but it was my first choice. I did my online assessment in August of 2020.

M1bmx wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 2:43 pm

atcguy98 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:52 am

M1bmx wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:01 pm Just got an email for an in-person assesment in Edmonton. They're being held through March and early April.

Are you local to that region and when did you do the online assessment? I'm curious if they invite based on location and test score, or only test score from across Canada. I'm in Ontario and I haven't heard much about FEAST resuming here.

I'm not local to the region but it was my first choice. I did my online assessment in August of 2020.

Got it, thanks. That would make sense if they consider location choice. I did mine in September 2020 but for YYZ, so I'm hoping once FEAST starts here I make the cut as well.

Got an invite for a virtual panel interview YYZ region. Anyone else get this?

Anyone have any advice for this panel interview?

vultajolma wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:07 pm Got an invite for a virtual panel interview YYZ region. Anyone else get this?

Anyone have any advice for this panel interview?

Congrats! Unfortunately for me I didn't get an interview. I applied in YYZ region too and passed my FEAST in Feb 2020. Hopefully I'll get an interview eventually. Good luck!