Hiring Bid FAA-ATO-20-ALLSRCE-65607

ashton_cali said:

2 Bedroom Suite at the Hilton coming up! Haha

JobTestPrep came in clutch for me.

Same. I didn’t use ATCPrep

Another day...

ogthebear said:

Another day...

Whenever I see any friends/family who know I'm going through this, they always ask how it's going. I know they're just being kind and making small talk, but it's exhausting to say "I'm still waiting" over and over and over and over...

MalIvo831 said:

Anyone ever thought about applying to be an RPO at the academy while they wait for a date?

I applied a few times, but it seems if they get the idea that you want to be a controller, they drop you.

robertvmarshall said:

Whenever I see any friends/family who know I'm going through this, they always ask how it's going. I know they're just being kind and making small talk, but it's exhausting to say "I'm still waiting" over and over and over and over...

I'm tired of telling them "I'm still waiting" as well lol

ogthebear said:

I'm tired of telling them "I'm still waiting" as well lol

Its been over 20 months, at this point they think I am lying, or I am crazy lol

ashton_cali said:

Its been over 20 months, at this point they think I am lying, or I am crazy lol

Letting the days go by

I personally can't wait until we all hit the 2 year mark from when the bid opened.

Mike121 said:

Letting the days go by

I personally can't wait until we all hit the 2 year mark from when the bid opened.

Same as it ever was, same as it ever was...

Well, y’all it was a nice ride. I’m unsuitable for the FAA because of the many part/seasonal jobs I left and got fired from. I’m not able to reapply until 2024 ?
There’s no way to appeal Either. Everything was good but that. Goodluck to you all!

GodHelpMe said:

Well, y’all it was a nice ride. I’m unsuitable for the FAA because of the many part/seasonal jobs I left and got fired from. I’m not able to reapply until 2024 ?
There’s no way to appeal Either. Everything was good but that. Goodluck to you all!

I thought you were Tier II?

skykid11 said:

I applied a few times, but it seems if they get the idea that you want to be a controller, they drop you.

They’re hiring right now. They always hire people that are inbound for the academy. Half the people there work and leave for the academy.

ogthebear said:

I thought you were Tier II?

I was, then they emailed me about my job history and questioned me to why I left and had many. I had to send a written response explaining that those jobs were there to support me through school. They said that leaving many jobs inflicts with trust and loyalty.

Did anyone else apply for AAL-ATO-21-ALLSRCE-73575 as well as FAA 2021 bid? Will it hurt me if I apply for both and once in the FAA can't I just transfer and continue ATC journey until I am certified in all sectors?

GodHelpMe said:

I was, then they emailed me about my job history and questioned me to why I left and had many. I had to send a written response explaining that those jobs were there to support me through school. They said that leaving many jobs inflicts with trust and loyalty.

I'm sorry to hear my friend. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.

MalIvo831 said:

They’re hiring right now. They always hire people that are inbound for the academy. Half the people there work and leave for the academy.

What is RPO? Can I DM you about it?

ashton_cali said:

What is RPO? Can I DM you about it?

Yeah go ahead

GodHelpMe said:

I was, then they emailed me about my job history and questioned me to why I left and had many. I had to send a written response explaining that those jobs were there to support me through school. They said that leaving many jobs inflicts with trust and loyalty.

That's odd, but wow I'm sorry. I definitely do not have a stellar job history either, but I was very open about it on the eqip. I was Tier 2 a few months before you but so far haven't had to provide additional info. Best of luck to you and your future endeavors. Stay strong!

yegorspencer said:

Did anyone else apply for AAL-ATO-21-ALLSRCE-73575 as well as FAA 2021 bid? Will it hurt me if I apply for both and once in the FAA can't I just transfer and continue ATC journey until I am certified in all sectors?

You cant transfer from flight service to atc

GodHelpMe said:

I was, then they emailed me about my job history and questioned me to why I left and had many. I had to send a written response explaining that those jobs were there to support me through school. They said that leaving many jobs inflicts with trust and loyalty.

That is such an odd reason... many college students have part time seasonal jobs just for some extra cash....many students leave jobs due to a variety of reasons....how many jobs did you have/leave? were you deemed unsuitable soley for "holding too many jobs"? or is it because many jobs fired you? (I thought they only cared about the last 7 years)

Alfa Mike said:

That is such an odd reason... many college students have part time seasonal jobs just for some extra cash....many students leave jobs due to a variety of reasons....how many jobs did you have/leave? were you deemed unsuitable soley for "holding too many jobs"? or is it because many jobs fired you? (I thought they only cared about the last 7 years)

It was about 6 jobs. 1 I had to resign due to covid and the others I had to jump around because of my school schedule. 3 I got fired from.

Alfa Mike said:

That is such an odd reason... many college students have part time seasonal jobs just for some extra cash....many students leave jobs due to a variety of reasons....how many jobs did you have/leave? were you deemed unsuitable soley for "holding too many jobs"? or is it because many jobs fired you? (I thought they only cared about the last 7 years)

I was deemed unsuitable because they saw it as irresponsible and I quote “your actions demonstrated a lack of sound judgement and responsibility” I guess part time and seasonal jobs are more important than college.