FAA/contract to DOD questions and quality of life

[ATCzeroMK]

Veterans

Yeah that one makes sense. So if you're out of the FAA and not a veteran, you're basically SOL on dod? I'm not dead set on returning to atc, just wanted to know what my options are.

 

[GulfCharlie]

Veterans

Or those of us who have HR that

Yeah that one makes sense. So if you're out of the FAA and not a veteran, you're basically SOL on dod? I'm not dead set on returning to atc, just wanted to know what my options are.

I got in and I’m not a vet, you have to read the announcement wording on who is eligible.

 

[MJ]

Or those of us who have HR that

I got in and I’m not a vet, you have to read the announcement wording on who is eligible.

You were eligible for the interchange agreement

 

[GulfCharlie]

You were eligible for the interchange agreement

Yeah I hadn’t completed the post prior to posting, sorry got distracted by some memes ?

 

[MrNoodle]

incase anyone cares a couple days after I posted this a bid opened on USAJOBS, I applied and just got a TOL. Good advice everyone!

 

[sixty]

incase anyone cares a couple days after I posted this a bid opened on USAJOBS, I applied and just got a TOL. Good advice everyone!

Congrats man! I hope it works out for ya. QOL so important.

 

[MrNoodle]

Does anyone know who I should put my 2 weeks notice in to? I would assume HR for my exit SF50 and maybe the ATM or FLM for scheduling?

 

[BigEggplant]

Does anyone know who I should put my 2 weeks notice in to? I would assume HR for my exit SF50 and maybe the ATM or FLM for scheduling?

Don’t resign as you’ll have a break in service. DOD HR should be working with FAA HR to process the transfer so you keep all your leave etc. and to calculate pay.

Once you have an offer though I would tell your manager to be expecting paperwork for you.

I have this all firsthand from a friend who did it several years ago, someone correct me if I’m wrong.

 

[Move78]

‘From a friend’ is second hand by definition

 

[GulfCharlie]

Don’t resign as you’ll have a break in service. DOD HR should be working with FAA HR to process the transfer so you keep all your leave etc. and to calculate pay.

Once you have an offer though I would tell your manager to be expecting paperwork for you.

I have this all firsthand from a friend who did it several years ago, someone correct me if I’m wrong.

This 100%

 

[meanjoe]

incase anyone cares a couple days after I posted this a bid opened on USAJOBS, I applied and just got a TOL. Good advice everyone!

Does anyone know who I should put my 2 weeks notice in to? I would assume HR for my exit SF50 and maybe the ATM or FLM for scheduling?

Congrats! Don't put in your notice. I wouldn't even say anything until you have the FOL. You aren't quitting federal service so DEFINITELY do not resign. You'll get a firm offer with a start date and the 2 HR's reps will talk.

 

[Atc_junkie]

So does any one know how the pay works? Going faa to dod is there any step 00 retained pay? How did it work for you all?

 

[MrNoodle]

So does any one know how the pay works? Going faa to dod is there any step 00 retained pay? How did it work for you all?

I was above band and the offer letter I just received put me at step 10, not step 00 above band

 

[meanjoe]

So does any one know how the pay works? Going faa to dod is there any step 00 retained pay? How did it work for you all?

rules for retained pay attached. Doesn't seem likely you'll get retained pay based on this, but I don't HR.

Normally, it would be a GS (level) step 10. I think this could still require management approval, and is often approved, or it could be considered a voluntary downgrade. Voluntary downgrade would be Step 1. I don't think I've seen it done, but I know it's an option, albeit a sh!tty one. Good luck to ya.