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Good day to all! I’m looking through recent and past threads not seeing anything like my current situation so if anyone has advice it is greatly appreciated. I have been in the hiring process since June 2023, I have my TOL, first class medical, updated pilots license, security clearance and the...

Hi everyone, The FAA ATC hiring process is no simple task - with some candidates waiting up to two years between application and academy start. Beyond the ATSA test, there are multiple stages, including the MMPI, drug screening, security clearance, and more. If you're here for help with the...

I’m at a fully staffed facility and my ATM recently informed us that RVA is going to “enforce” policies pertaining to leave requests. Basically if somebody requests off, and another controller isn’t willing to change their RDO to cover a shift or the manager change his shift to cover, then leave...

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So I’m filling out the EODS form and one question ask about past convictions. In my case I have one I made a dumb mistake of driving after having a few drinks while I was 21. I’m 26 now and haven’t drinked since was wondering if my mistake is a nail in the coffin or just a speed bump in terms of...

I’m in a rough place mentally knowing that the FAA came to an ultimatum after 3 years fighting to pass the ATSA and finally doing so and moving on just to find out that I’m not suitable for employment. I’ve been debarred from applying for ANY FAA careers until 07/2024. “You did not provide any...

Overview Open & closing dates 07/30/2021 to 08/02/2021 Service Excepted Pay scale & grade FG 3 Salary $31,597 to $32,650 per year This salary includes locality pay, which will be applicable while attending the FAA ATC Academy. Appointment type Temporary - Temporary NTE - 13 months Work...

Hey y'all! So I'm a 16 year old in High School, and I've been researching some and it seems the best way to enter into Air Traffic Controlling without having to wait on the FAA, or wasting thousands of dollars on a CTI degree, is to get my Controller Tower Operator status in the military. What...

Had a kind of weird situation come up last night. Civilian aircraft calls the tower looking for a vfr transition through tower airspace. I started to give him the information and approve his transition when I realized he was 100 feet above my airspace. I told him to contact the approach facility...

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This is a bit embarrassing and personal but here goes nothing. Currently AD Air Force, early 30s, dual-rated, and will have AOC experience shortly. I got arrested last year on base for drunk and disorderly conduct. Long story short, went to in-patient treatment and was diagnosed with an AUD. I...

I'm curious what others have experienced. I've always tried to do the maximum 2 per year. This last time I flew United prior to 8am... full breakfast in the cockpit, had no idea that even existed. Anyone else have any good FAM stories or tips/tricks for the rest of us? Basic Info Can go on two...