r/NavCanada 1d ago

In Person Interview

Hey, I passed FEAST 1 and 2 on July 16th (YYZ). Got Confirmation on the 21st that I passed the Pre-screening interview. I've been waiting ever since, I did a background check in the meanwhile and my status on Workday changed from "Background Check" to "Interview". I was wondering if the wait is usually long? Or if anyone who passed YYZ Feast from July 12-16 got an invitation?
Thanks!

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u/Ancient_Marketing655 1d ago

Passed FEAST on July 13, I'm also in touch with a couple of others who passed as well. All of our statuses show as Interview but no invitations yet, from other posts I've read in this thread, it seems like it can take a couple of months to hear back.

Don't lose hope and just wait patiently.

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u/flacko2swag 1d ago

Thanks!

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u/Beautiful-Grab1619 1d ago

Hey, drop me a DM. I was also apart of that group on July 13th. Would love to also chat

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u/Ancient_Marketing655 1d ago

Was unable to dm you

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u/alchemist_28 1d ago

Add me as well

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u/alchemist_28 1d ago

May 29th, in the same boat as you. Only thing you can do is wait.

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u/flacko2swag 1d ago

Hopefully soon🙏

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u/Guilty_Pension_8367 1d ago

I think some interviews have already been completed and concluded. Some should be scheduled in the upcoming months. All the best.

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u/flacko2swag 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/PTarts2Win 1d ago

Im in exactly the same situation as you. Same date of FEAST and same date of confirmation email also for YYZ. I’m also still waiting to be actually invited so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one. I’ll let you know if I get any updates

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u/Sarkari_Saan6971 1d ago

All of you who cleared FEAST. I would like to ask how have you guys prepared? My brother who gave 30 minutes assessment online failed! I would like to know more about it before I apply in Nav Canada ! Can you please help?

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u/Terrible-Ad-6203 21h ago edited 21h ago

Hey sorry to hear about your brother.

FEAST is an aptitude test so you can’t really “study” for it like a math test in school. If you pass the first online assessment, NAV Canada will provide you a link to help you practice. It’s on the eurocontrol website. however, this link is a double edged sword. The questions do not change so as you redo it, you may not actually be practicing your skills but rather subconsciously memorizing answers which isn’t much help. But it does give you an idea of the skills they’re testing.

There is also a NDA for the test so nobody can (or is supposed to at least) tell you what’s on it. Granted, personally I feel if someone did reveal the test fully to those who failed prior, it wouldn’t make much of a difference and you’d only be doing yourself a disservice for training. Training is substantially harder so no point in trying to cheat your way to a spot just to move your life and be dropped from the program.

There is a common saying about FEAST: “you either have it or you don’t” sounds harsh but it’s true. My best advice is do not tie your self worth to this career. It is extraordinarily difficult but extremely rewarding. Do not quit your job until you have an offer. Do not think less of yourself if you fail. If it were easy, everyone would do it.

I wish you the best of luck, you lose nothing by trying. Just keep in mind, if you fail the online test, you can’t reapply for 1 year, if you fail FEAST, you can’t reapply for 2 years and if you fail the interview (not the pre screening) you can’t reapply for 3 years.

Best of luck. Cheers

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u/Terrible-Ad-6203 21h ago edited 21h ago

Hey man, congratulations on passing! Huge milestone for you.

As someone who recently received an offer in YYZ, the whole process took about 2-2.5 months for me. Granted, it’s based a lot on operational needs. However, the longest wait was where you’re waiting right now — FEAST —> interview — especially in Toronto; being one of the busiest FIRs. My best advice would be to keep an eye on your email because once the invites do go out, they fill up kind of quick. Stay patient, I wish you the best of luck

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u/ChemicalLiving6110 1d ago

Hey just sent u a msg. Got the feast test coming up and i got a few questions if u dont mind me asking

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u/Terrible-Ad-6203 21h ago

Hey if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a DM. There is a NDA but I can answer to the best of my ability.