Hiring Bid FAA-ATO-23-ATCEXP-82723 (Prior Experience)

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Summary​


This position is responsible for controlling live air traffic in support of public safety and our National Air Space.

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Overview​

  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates​

    02/09/2023 to 02/13/2023
  • Salary​

    $43,727 - $165,088 per year
    The salary range above does not include locality pay. Position and facility location offered will determine final pay band/grade and salary.

  • Pay scale & grade​

    AT AG
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    Location​

    Many vacancies in the following location:
    • FAA - Air Traffic Locations
  • Telework eligible​

    No
  • Travel Required​

    Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed​

    No
  • Appointment type​

    Permanent -
  • Work schedule​

    Full-time -
  • Service​

    Excepted
  • Promotion potential​

    NA
  • Job family (Series)​

    2152 Air Traffic Control
  • Supervisory status​

    No
  • Security clearance​

    Secret
  • Drug test​

    Yes

  • Announcement number​

    FAA-ATO-23-ATCEXP-82723
  • Control number​

    705630600
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Duties​


THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AT LEAST 52 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EXPERIENCE INVOLVING THE FULL-TIME ACTIVE SEPARATION OF AIR TRAFFIC AFTER RECEIPT OF AN ATC CERTIFICATION OR FACILITY RATING WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLICATION WHILE SERVING AT:
  • a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facility; OR
  • a civilian or military air traffic control facility of the Department of Defense, including National Guard facilities; OR
  • a tower operating under contract with the FAA under section 47124
APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE WILLING TO WORK AT ANY FAA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY.
The FAA has Air Traffic Control Facilities in every state as well as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. Air Traffic Control Specialists in the Terminal option control air traffic at airports and give pilots taxiing and takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice based on their own observations and information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), flight service stations, pilots, and other sources. They transfer control of aircraft to the ARTCC controller when the aircraft leaves assigned airspace, and they receive control of aircraft coming into assigned airspace.
Air Traffic Control Specialists in the En Route (Center) option give aircraft instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice regarding flight conditions while en route between airports. They provide separation between aircraft flying within the Federal airways or operating into or out of airports.
This is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Additional information regarding these positions is located at: Aviation Careers | Federal Aviation Administration
  • Applicant geographic area preferences may be used in determining facility placement offers for candidates selected. Ultimately, the type and location of positions offered to each selectee will be based upon the needs of the FAA. If you are selected for a position, you will be informed of the facility location you are being offered after you are fully cleared and the ATO completes the facility assignment process. Selectees will be offered a permanent appointment in the ATCS occupation at an FAA facility based on their qualifications and the needs of the agency. Appointees will have their salary set in accordance with the ATCS Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Positions offered may be:
    • AT-2152 AG - this is the position level for selectees who are NOT former FAA 2152 Certified Professional Controllers (CPC); salary $43,727, plus applicable locality pay based on facility assignment
    • AT-2152 - xD/xF/xG - these are position levels for former FAA developmental controllers rehired within 1 year of separation; salary $52,497 to $122,287 plus applicable locality pay based on facility assignment
    • AT-2152 - DH/EH/FH/GH/HH/IH/JH/KH/LH - these are position levels for former FAA CPCs; salary $52,497 to $165,088 plus applicable locality pay based on facility assignment
  • Appointees will enter the appropriate phase of field training as determined by the assigned facility to prepare for full certification to the CPC level. They must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility.
  • Failure to meet training requirements for or accept promotion to higher grade ATCS positions may constitute grounds for reassignment, demotion or separation from employment
  • You will receive on-the-job training and pay increases, as appropriate, upon successful completion of the progressive phases of controller training at your assigned facility. Part of the on-the-job training may require that you complete certain specific training courses at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK

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Requirements​

Conditions of Employment​

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Pre-employment Physical is required.
  • 52 WEEKS OF CONSECUTIVE, ATC POST CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • CONSECUTIVE, POST CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE MUST BE WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS
  • COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE.
  • Age requirements; see "Qualifications Required" & "Required Doc." sections.
  • Requirement for nonstandard duty hours or work week.
 
video vs GIF
 
Got picked up on last bid but pay cut and QOL changes weren't worth it for my family, so I declined. Since the last bid, my wife (entrepreneur) has started making a lot more and working less, and I'm now also making far more, working less, and have no nights or weekends, so I'm skipping this one. Always wanted to go the FAA route, but for now it has lost a lot of its appeal for my circumstances.

Good luck to those applying! Hope everyone gets picked up and finds a great fac. Someone go put an end to the DVT/SDL TMIs...
 
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Does anyone know if they will treat this as reinstatement or prior exp to those that left the agency?
It’s a prior experience bid. You tell them your experience, you get list of facilities based on your experience. Accept facility or decline - rinse and repeat.
 
It’s a prior experience bid. You tell them your experience, you get list of facilities based on your experience. Accept facility or decline - rinse and repeat.
Im asking since the last prior exp was treated as a reinstatement for those thats left the faa. Buddies got the facility they left even if they were past the 12mo.
 
Im asking since the last prior exp was treated as a reinstatement for those thats left the faa. Buddies got the facility they left even if they were past the 12mo.
The new reinstatement SOP spells things out clearly. 12 months must have passed since resignation. If you apply for reinstatement they give you a list that isn't just your previous FAA facility. I find it hard to believe applying to a prior bid that they would be even more restrictive if the 12 months has been met.
 
The new reinstatement SOP spells things out clearly. 12 months must have passed since resignation. If you apply for reinstatement they give you a list that isn't just your previous FAA facility. I find it hard to believe applying to a prior bid that they would be even more restrictive if the 12 months has been met.
Can confirm what onGuard said. I also know of someone who applied to the Prior Exp bid last round and was only given the option of returning to prior facility. No list to even rank, just a take it or leave it offer.
 
The new reinstatement SOP spells things out clearly. 12 months must have passed since resignation. If you apply for reinstatement they give you a list that isn't just your previous FAA facility. I find it hard to believe applying to a prior bid that they would be even more restrictive if the 12 months has been met.
Not true. The people I know that applied for the last prior exp bid were treated as reinstatements. They got offered their last facility and couldn’t reapply(very vague as to which bid) for another 12 months if they declined. They never mentioned anything about reinstatement and were treated as such
 
Not true. The people I know that applied for the last prior exp bid were treated as reinstatements. They got offered their last facility and couldn’t reapply(very vague as to which bid) for another 12 months if they declined. They never mentioned anything about reinstatement and were treated as such
How tf? Why wouldn't they just give them an actual reinstatement list?
 
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