Hiring Bid FAA-ATO-20-ALLSRCE-65607

Dingalings69 said:

Let's get a LAN going, loser has to plot charts or listen to the boomers ridicule the new gen

I’m down!!

Regarding TOL’s

“Unfortunately, we do not have that information, yet. We’re not sure if COVID-19 will cause any delays this process or not.”

Dingalings69 said:

Let's get a LAN going, loser has to plot charts or listen to the boomers ridicule the new gen

What’s plotting charts?

32andBelow said:

What’s plotting charts?

It was a joke, us applicants have no idea what the academy entails or what atcs actually do so I was making shit up like plotting charts or negotiating airspace or clearing the tarmac, because it's funny

ogthebear said:

Regarding TOL’s

“Unfortunately, we do not have that information, yet. We’re not sure if COVID-19 will cause any delays this process or not.”

Nani!!!?? Where are you getting this intel from?!

GodHelpMe said:

Nani!!!?? Where are you getting this intel from?!

I emailed them. That’s what they replied.

Dingalings69 said:

It was a joke, us applicants have no idea what the academy entails or what atcs actually do so I was making shit up like plotting charts or negotiating airspace or clearing the tarmac, because it's funny

In that case loser has to find the key to the approach gate.

GulfBravoPapa said:

In that case loser has to find the key to the approach gate.

I'm ready.

When I was in the navy I told one of my new guys to ask the chief engineer for the keys to the sea chest. Let's say I got a talking to about hazing lmao

Dang, I only just checked usajobs now as I've been busy. Apparently I'm BQ referred, last time I was BQ not referred. I did not retake AT-SA...

In other news, last month, I started a new job, during the pandemic, in the IT field that pays more than what a long term/veteran CPC would get in a high cost of living area in just monetary compensation. Plus, they have stock options and what have you, and I DON'T live in a high cost of living area.

FAA has also deferred my PPL medical certificate with Federal Air Surgeon's office in DC for nearly 2 years now due to medical history. There has been no formal denial or issuance at all yet. I'd likely have to tier 2 if I were to actually get a TOL and elect to start the process due to the medical history that is causing this endless deferral.

I don't know how I feel about anything anymore...I don't trust FAA as they can't simply figure me out and let me know if I can even fly a plane solo legally in a reasonable period of time, it's like the world is telling me to stay in tech. I mean, I'm ok here as is in tech, but would controlling/aviation be worth risking all I have? Lol.

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Jsybird2532 said:

Dang, I only just checked usajobs now as I've been busy. Apparently I'm BQ referred, last time I was BQ not referred. I did not retake AT-SA...

In other news, last month, I started a new job, during the pandemic, in the IT field that pays more than what a long term/veteran CPC would get in a high cost of living area in just monetary compensation. Plus, they have stock options and what have you, and I DON'T live in a high cost of living area.

FAA has also deferred my PPL medical certificate with Federal Air Surgeon's office in DC for nearly 2 years now due to medical history. There has been no formal denial or issuance at all yet. I'd likely have to tier 2 if I were to actually get a TOL and elect to start the process due to the medical history that is causing this endless deferral.

I don't know how I feel about anything anymore...I don't trust FAA as they can't simply figure me out and let me know if I can even fly a plane solo legally in a reasonable period of time, it's like the world is telling me to stay in tech. I mean, I'm ok here as is in tech, but would controlling/aviation be worth risking all I have? Lol.

I dont see why not go along with the process, accept the tol if you recieve one...and see where it goes. its a long ways away anyways, keep your job and pursue aviation.

Jsybird2532 said:

Dang, I only just checked usajobs now as I've been busy. Apparently I'm BQ referred, last time I was BQ not referred. I did not retake AT-SA...

In other news, last month, I started a new job, during the pandemic, in the IT field that pays more than what a long term/veteran CPC would get in a high cost of living area in just monetary compensation. Plus, they have stock options and what have you, and I DON'T live in a high cost of living area.

FAA has also deferred my PPL medical certificate with Federal Air Surgeon's office in DC for nearly 2 years now due to medical history. There has been no formal denial or issuance at all yet. I'd likely have to tier 2 if I were to actually get a TOL and elect to start the process due to the medical history that is causing this endless deferral.

I don't know how I feel about anything anymore...I don't trust FAA as they can't simply figure me out and let me know if I can even fly a plane solo legally in a reasonable period of time, it's like the world is telling me to stay in tech. I mean, I'm ok here as is in tech, but would controlling/aviation be worth risking all I have? Lol.

Dang :/ congrats on your new job!! I’m sorta in the same boat? I got referred BQ P2 and I’m afraid I won’t pass medical clearance because of high blood pressure (if I get a TOL) currently working on it tho.

I think you should keep your current job, but don’t let go of aviation. If you do get cleared and become a CPC and realize you don’t like it, you could easily go back as an IT.

Jsybird2532 said:

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FAA has also deferred my PPL medical certificate with Federal Air Surgeon's office in DC for nearly 2 years now due to medical history. There has been no formal denial or issuance at all yet. I'd likely have to tier 2 if I were to actually get a TOL and elect to start the process due to the medical history that is causing this endless deferral.

Tier 2 is not based on your medical clearance. You can only get tier 2 if you fail the MMPI-2 (either by scoring too perfectly or having too many odd answers)-it's basically a personality test. And the medical clearance process is somewhat simple if you don't have to do a bunch of running around for medication info from your Dr. If there are any medications that are questionable in your history or any that are not allowed then you could get your medical denied and therefore disqualify you from further consideration.

With how the job market is going, I would say you lucked out with your current job. BUT if ATC is also something that you're really interested (and you're given the opportunity to continue on with the process with a TOL) it doesn't hurt to try for it.

rlanger0828 said:

Tier 2 is not based on your medical clearance. You can only get tier 2 if you fail the MMPI-2 (either by scoring too perfectly or having too many odd answers)-it's basically a personality test. And the medical clearance process is somewhat simple if you don't have to do a bunch of running around for medication info from your Dr. If there are any medications that are questionable in your history or any that are not allowed then you could get your medical denied and therefore disqualify you from further consideration.

With how the job market is going, I would say you lucked out with your current job. BUT if ATC is also something that you're really interested (and you're given the opportunity to continue on with the process with a TOL) it doesn't hurt to try for it.

By any chance, do you know how they measure BP when it comes to medical clearance?

GodHelpMe said:

By any chance, do you know how they measure BP when it comes to medical clearance?

I did my medical back in January so I don't exactly remember, but I'm pretty sure they just used that armband/cuff thing they wrap around your arm and measure that way

rlanger0828 said:

I did my medical back in January so I don't exactly remember, but I'm pretty sure they just used that armband/cuff thing they wrap around your arm and measure that way

Sorry, I meant systolic and diastolic readings. Would you know the numbers for that?

GodHelpMe said:

Sorry, I meant systolic and diastolic readings. Would you know the numbers for that?

The FAQ is your friend

Air Traffic Control Series 2152
Welcome to opm.gov

Besides the arm cuff, they take an EKG as well

Mr. Miner said:

The FAQ is your friend

Air Traffic Control Series 2152
Welcome to opm.gov

Besides the arm cuff, they take an EKG as well

Thank you a ton!!

Dingalings69 said:

Screw the haters y'all, we gonna be in OKC next year jammin it together

With a username like that, room with me at Kim's place and we'll be doing more than jamming.

David Graham said:

With a username like that, room with me at Kim's place and we'll be doing more than jamming.

rlanger0828 said:

Tier 2 is not based on your medical clearance. You can only get tier 2 if you fail the MMPI-2 (either by scoring too perfectly or having too many odd answers)-it's basically a personality test. And the medical clearance process is somewhat simple if you don't have to do a bunch of running around for medication info from your Dr. If there are any medications that are questionable in your history or any that are not allowed then you could get your medical denied and therefore disqualify you from further consideration.

With how the job market is going, I would say you lucked out with your current job. BUT if ATC is also something that you're really interested (and you're given the opportunity to continue on with the process with a TOL) it doesn't hurt to try for it.

I know, I had to take MMPI-2 and the entire neuropsych battery for my pilot medical due to my own medical history...Considering the result and drawn out process I'm in now, I'm pretty sure something was mildly flagged, and I don't feel like saying more as I don't feel like sharing my private health info on a public forum like this.