My facility sent out a packet with a way to apply to volunteer. Might just be an eastern region thing.They don’t solicit for the Masters. Only for Oshkosh / Sun n’ Fun to my knowledge.
I think they do solicit help for Masters. It's a big deal. Not Oshkosh big, but it's big.They don’t solicit for the Masters. Only for Oshkosh / Sun n’ Fun to my knowledge.
It’s for mostly former Augusta controllers to go back and help. They have a quick classroom and check ride to get bodies to help during the week of the Masters.How do they use help for an event like this? Can you actually get certified in a tower this quickly? Or do they just have you reading clearances and stuff
What would you like to know? I used to work at AGS and I’ve been back every year to help since I’ve left. When I go back I just work radar… tower is pretty simpleAnybody here ever volunteer/work this event? If so any details you can provide? Thinking about putting in for it. Would be for tower, but any information would be helpful for others interested as well.
I got in contact with someone the other day, but if you wouldn’t mind just giving a basic rundown for anyone else interested that would be helpful and I’m sure appreciated. What to expect as a first timer in tower/tracon, is there per diem, does faa cover travel and lodging (I assume yes but never know), is it usually a lot of former AGS folks or a mix, etc.What would you like to know? I used to work at AGS and I’ve been back every year to help since I’ve left. When I go back I just work radar… tower is pretty simple
The tower is worked by all the augmenters and any AGS people who are not fully certified. The tower people used to be Sups that came but I believe last year was the first year they had this bid for controllers… I think tower just does a quick classroom when they arrive and they plug in and train the first day. Usually certify in a couple sessions…. For tracon you have to go to A80 the week before for class and sims… then when you arrive to AGS train the first day and get certs after a few sessions… last year they had the new people only work arrivals and departures… they didn’t train on the satellite sector… last year I was the only former AGS that returned. Their pool of former AGS has ran almost dry… there are still 3-4 that could possibly apply but it’s likely they won’t…I got in contact with someone the other day, but if you wouldn’t mind just giving a basic rundown for anyone else interested that would be helpful and I’m sure appreciated. What to expect as a first timer in tower/tracon, is there per diem, does faa cover travel and lodging (I assume yes but never know), is it usually a lot of former AGS folks or a mix, etc.
Appreciate it!The tower is worked by all the augmenters and any AGS people who are not fully certified. The tower people used to be Sups that came but I believe last year was the first year they had this bid for controllers… I think tower just does a quick classroom when they arrive and they plug in and train the first day. Usually certify in a couple sessions…. For tracon you have to go to A80 the week before for class and sims… then when you arrive to AGS train the first day and get certs after a few sessions… last year they had the new people only work arrivals and departures… they didn’t train on the satellite sector… last year I was the only former AGS that returned. Their pool of former AGS has ran almost dry… there are still 3-4 that could possibly apply but it’s likely they won’t…
Yes there is per diem and they cover travel. The city of Augusta pays for the hotel though… and I must say it’s not the nicest place, but they did remodel it in last year or two.
You need more OT, back to 6/1's for you.Appreciate it!
That doesn’t exist in my world ha.You need more OT, back to 6/1's for you.