Hiring Bid FAA-ATO-22-ATCEXP-80642

[DubDub69]

People still putting up downs as top choices in 2023. Hope you’re prepared to retire there (only slightly exaggerating)

Don’t have much of a choice when people with radar experience only aren’t allowed to go to tower only facilities anymore.

 

[boots]

Don’t have much of a choice when people with radar experience only aren’t allowed to go to tower only facilities anymore.

Yeah that sucks honestly

 

[RB]

Don’t have much of a choice when people with radar experience only aren’t allowed to go to tower only facilities anymore.

You just gotta play the long game.. not care where you get in the very beginning, but make your decision solely around manning/area (do other people want to go there)/checkout time and success rate.

 

[HammerHead]

People still putting up downs as top choices in 2023. Hope you’re prepared to retire there (only slightly exaggerating)

I still constantly see people on Reddit and Facebook recommending "pick whatever up down you won't mind staying at for a few years" lmao

 

[idiotinanairplane]

So how did everyone rank this last list?

 

[DubDub69]

So how did everyone rank this last list?

PVD, MDT, ALB as my top 3

 

[catewise]

So how did everyone rank this last list?

MDT, SBN and ROC as my top 3

 

[Fehize]

Haven't submitted yet - will do today after work. I'm debating SDF, BHM, CRP, CVG, MKE as my top 5, but not sure on order yet.

 

[Mike_Lima]

I got the same list. Anyone know any facilities to avoid on the list? I'm looking to get near Pensacola as soon as I can to be near family so any info on a "quick" turnaround choice would be very helpful as well.

A bit vague, since I don't think anyone saw this. There were 2 separate lists floating around. If I had to guess, I would pick you got the 5-7 level facilities? If your end goal is Pensacola and you have a CTO, pick a 90%+ staffed tower and play the game. That seems to be the best bet from what I have read if you are trying to leave. Tower check-out times are always quicker than up/downs.
From what I saw there were some 100% staffed/projected towers on that list, which seems pretty crazy. In the end, pick a spot you are somewhat okay with, but if you want to move, check current and projected staffing levels.

 

[SharDiNae]

Haven't submitted yet - will do today after work. I'm debating SDF, BHM, CRP, CVG, MKE as my top 5, but not sure on order yet.

MKE is a cool city, and SDF would be a cool place to settle down. I absolutely love Kentucky.

 

[bw]

So how did everyone rank this last list?

FXE, PDK, LOU as my top 3. Really hoping for FXE its an hour from my home town and I love the area but ill be happy with any of these 3

 

[idiotinanairplane]

PDK, FXE, LOU for me lol. I'm from the Feb. 2021 experience bid though, so I'm hoping that oldest security clearance gets first pick thing is true.

 

[D-Dub]

Haven't submitted yet - will do today after work. I'm debating SDF, BHM, CRP, CVG, MKE as my top 5, but not sure on order yet.

Cincinnati also has a lot to offer. I currently work at the FCT out here, and the city has a small feel but lots to do.

 

[Willyum]

A bit vague, since I don't think anyone saw this. There were 2 separate lists floating around. If I had to guess, I would pick you got the 5-7 level facilities? If your end goal is Pensacola and you have a CTO, pick a 90%+ staffed tower and play the game. That seems to be the best bet from what I have read if you are trying to leave. Tower check-out times are always quicker than up/downs.
From what I saw there were some 100% staffed/projected towers on that list, which seems pretty crazy. In the end, pick a spot you are somewhat okay with, but if you want to move, check current and projected staffing levels.

Yeah I got the 4-7 levels list and I've got a couple CTOs and was in the agency for a year and a half before resigning. I did pretty much what you suggested and made sure to list highly desirable locations too. Time to wait and see again. Hopefully ERR works out this time. Appreciate the info.

 

[Phanatical]

Cincinnati also has a lot to offer. I currently work at the FCT out here, and the city has a small feel but lots to do.

Do you all keep scuba equipment up there… just in case?

 

[D-Dub]

Do you all keep scuba equipment up there… just in case?

Because it's Sunken Lunken? We actually wear scuba masks that have our mics integrated into them.

 

[bw]

PDK, FXE, LOU for me lol. I'm from the Feb. 2021 experience bid though, so I'm hoping that oldest security clearance gets first pick thing is true.

hahah well hopefully we the only two with that top 3

 

[AlphaTango]

So how did everyone rank this last list?

I put n/a for all of them cuz I like to live life on the edge

 

[Mike_Lima]

Yeah I got the 4-7 levels list and I've got a couple CTOs and was in the agency for a year and a half before resigning. I did pretty much what you suggested and made sure to list highly desirable locations too. Time to wait and see again. Hopefully ERR works out this time. Appreciate the info.

Best of luck. Hopefully it all works out for you.

 

[rogueatc]

I put n/a for all of them cuz I like to live life on the edge