Even Steven
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Hey, all:
I've been doing a lot of research on this site, and I'm genuinely curious as to how to people manage to get to the facility they want to be.
OK, so I know those fortunate enough to get to the FAA Academy are either given (1) En-route or (2) Tower/TRACON.
Scenario 1: En-Route
Let's say someone wants Tower/TRACON but gets En-route.
Let's say they pass the training and get sent to -- God forbid -- ZOA.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from my understanding, the general progression is you certify at your facility first and then file an ERR.
And if that facility's staffing level is below the national average of 85%, then Godspeed because you're handcuffed for all eternity.
So to get around this, I've read trainees (who haven't certified) make up bogus "hardship" claims, like "allergies," to bypass those who've paid their dues and served their time.
And these trainees then get to "cherry-pick" the facility they want to go to.
Is this true? For example, can trainees claim a hardship, bypass those with ERRs and go from ZOA or wherever to a level 9+ tower anywhere they want?
Scenario 2: Tower/TRACON
Let's say someone does get Tower/TRACON.
What would be the fastest way for them to end up where they want to live?
Is the progression to try to finish first in your class and pick a tower -- from the priority list -- with (1) a high staffing rate, (2) a high training success rate and (3) a low training time to get to where you want to be without having to claim a hardship?
What's my end game?
Well, the bottom line is Orlando, Florida, is my home, and if I'm fortunate enough to make it through all the hoops, then I eventually want to return home and work at either MCO Tower or F11 (Central Florida TRACON).
Last question I have, which I'm still a little confused about, is about NCEPT.
I still need to do a little more digging on NCEPT, but:
(A) What is it?
(B) What does it do?
(C) Why is it hated so much?
I know this long, but I'm hoping experienced folks can chime in so others, who are also curious, have access and answers to all of these questions in one thread.
Thanks! 🙂
I've been doing a lot of research on this site, and I'm genuinely curious as to how to people manage to get to the facility they want to be.
OK, so I know those fortunate enough to get to the FAA Academy are either given (1) En-route or (2) Tower/TRACON.
Scenario 1: En-Route
Let's say someone wants Tower/TRACON but gets En-route.
Let's say they pass the training and get sent to -- God forbid -- ZOA.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from my understanding, the general progression is you certify at your facility first and then file an ERR.
And if that facility's staffing level is below the national average of 85%, then Godspeed because you're handcuffed for all eternity.
So to get around this, I've read trainees (who haven't certified) make up bogus "hardship" claims, like "allergies," to bypass those who've paid their dues and served their time.
And these trainees then get to "cherry-pick" the facility they want to go to.
Is this true? For example, can trainees claim a hardship, bypass those with ERRs and go from ZOA or wherever to a level 9+ tower anywhere they want?
Scenario 2: Tower/TRACON
Let's say someone does get Tower/TRACON.
What would be the fastest way for them to end up where they want to live?
Is the progression to try to finish first in your class and pick a tower -- from the priority list -- with (1) a high staffing rate, (2) a high training success rate and (3) a low training time to get to where you want to be without having to claim a hardship?
What's my end game?
Well, the bottom line is Orlando, Florida, is my home, and if I'm fortunate enough to make it through all the hoops, then I eventually want to return home and work at either MCO Tower or F11 (Central Florida TRACON).
Last question I have, which I'm still a little confused about, is about NCEPT.
I still need to do a little more digging on NCEPT, but:
(A) What is it?
(B) What does it do?
(C) Why is it hated so much?
I know this long, but I'm hoping experienced folks can chime in so others, who are also curious, have access and answers to all of these questions in one thread.
Thanks! 🙂