Hiring Bid Air Traffic Control Specialist - Trainee: FAA-ATO-18-ALLSRCE-57792

[OKbusyB]

Anyone know a ballpark timeframe to move up for each career-level? I'm sure it depends on passing training, certifications etc...

You can search by facility to give you a time frame estimate. It’ll vary greatly depending on terminal compared to enroute. Plus, you’ll have to take into account the wait to start training, staffing levels, etc.

 

[Tav]

April 15th - Enroute



Good luck and much thanks to everyone- it took me four bids but I finally got it.

This is my first time applying and this give me hope to keep trying, congrats!

 

[ChaChy47]

Anyone who has received their class date know how long it took for the RFS to clear your medical?

Mine took about 5 weeks from medical appointment to FOL.

 

[MJ]

I know the mandatory retirement age is 56, does this age apply to supervisors and managers?

All FLMs, yes. If they have more than one layer of management between themselves and controllers, then no.

 

[memosmi]

Do people normally get class dates this quickly?

I was anticipating a wait time of at least 2 months between completing the CIL and a getting a class date. I'd actually prefer having at least a couple months before my class starts. I'm not really in a rush right now...

 

[Etney]

Do people normally get class dates this quickly?

I was anticipating a wait time of at least 2 months between completing the CIL and a getting a class date. I'd actually prefer having at least a couple months before my class starts. I'm not really in a rush right now...

Seems like the trend has been leaning towards faster hires. Last year was pretty fast and besides the shutdown this year has been even faster.

 

[nbk14]

I only gave a list for ongoing issues. For me, I see a dermatologist and use some topical pimple meds. I didn't think they would care about the antibiotics I took for one ear infection when I was 4 years old.

you listed a skin cream and they still asked you for a list of prescriptions (from your pharmacist)?

 

[jballen004 Tubadude2]

5/13 terminal offered today! In the SW, POC is KH.
From TOL to class date took 5 weeks. Pretty impressed with that efficiency!

 

[twn]

From TOL to class date took 5 weeks. Pretty impressed with that efficiency!

Probably going to be the last time you say that working for the FAA

 

[tacoking]

April 15th - Enroute



Good luck and much thanks to everyone- it took me four bids but I finally got it.

Congrats and welcome to the class!
So far, I think I've seen about four people from here. There's a total of 7 staying at Kim's if you're looking at housing.

 

[ClearanceClarence]

5/13 terminal offered today! In the SW, POC is KH.
From TOL to class date took 5 weeks. Pretty impressed with that efficiency!

Congrats!! When did you finish the CIL? I received my TOL 4 weeks ago and just finished CIL requirements this week. Hope a call is coming soon!

 

[jballen004 Tubadude2]

Congrats!! When did you finish the CIL? I received my TOL 4 weeks ago and just finished CIL requirements this week. Hope a call is coming soon!

I was done with everything on 3/14(Medical, which was the last piece for me). However, the holdup was my MMPI, which I took on 3/6.

 

[Itsallgucci]

My boss told me today that he received the questionnaire in the mail today. He wished me luck and sent it back. I hope this means I'm getting somewhere with my security clearance.
I hope a USMC veteran who's never been arrested or filed for bankruptcy isn't a national security threat. /s

 

[Houston713]

My boss told me today that he received the questionnaire in the mail today. He wished me luck and sent it back. I hope this means I'm getting somewhere with my security clearance.
I hope a USMC veteran who's never been arrested or filed for bankruptcy is a national security threat. /s

Yeah my job received it last week, hopefully it means we're getting close to a FOL

 

[RDO]

Got my medical records back from the archives in the mail today. Less than a week after I sent request. Unbelievable!

 

[Sunshine]

you listed a skin cream and they still asked you for a list of prescriptions (from your pharmacist)?

They were prescriptions so I listed them. I then received a form that my doctor had to fill out telling of side effects of the meds. They did not ask for a list from my pharmacist. Other than that I had no health issues.

 

[Mongoose]

Got my medical records back from the archives in the mail today. Less than a week after I sent request. Unbelievable!

....'sumbitch

 

[Itsallgucci]

....'sumbitch

That's what I say when someone posts their FOL.

 

[Therealzeus]

Got a call to set up an in-person interview though none of my references have gotten anything. Should be pretty straightforward I am imagining because I do not have anything crazy in my background.

 

[DontSayRoger]

Has anyone received an FOL from the NE region?