I’ve been told by an FAA ATM at a facility I want to go to that the flight surgeon that deals with prior experience applicants took a long vacation and of course no one filled that role so they are backed up. I have a 10% VA disability with all simple stuff that shouldn’t effect a decision. But I’m growing increasingly displeased with everyone’s lack of responding and computer typed responses basically telling me to shut up and be patient. I have a class 2 currently as well obviously that I think should be regarded when it comes to medical. But it seems it isn’t.
Hiring Bid FAA-ATO-22-ATCEXP-76330
- Thread starter GulfCharlie
- Start date
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
Was your class 2 directly from a military provider?
No. From an FAA AME for the DoD
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
Oh, wow,that doesn't make sense!
Mid June, bro I been waiting since mid April lol shits crazy. I’ve just accepted it, I glance at my email mid day just in case. I’m assuming I might have my list by this time 2025 lmao
Cmsgthokage
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 686
When I got out a few years ago they got rid of the bonus, I doubt they brought it back. Even at the height of the re-enlistment bonus it was at best maybe 95k bonus paid out over 6 years. So half or so up front then the rest over the rest of your contract. Not even worth it back then.
From what they said about the bonus back when I was in is they got rid of it because it was just paying people who were going to stay in anyways and never go FAA. So that was their effed up reasoning for getting rid of it. Lol
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
Last I saw was a 2.5 multiplier in 18 or 19 I think. After taxes it amounted to like 22k. It was laughable ?
Cmsgthokage
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 686
I was going thru ALS and our instructor was like what are your plans? Re-enlisting? Maybe they’ll bring the bonus back? And I was like none of that is worth it I can get a job in the FAA or contracting and make more in a year than I did in 6 with the AF and she was like but what if that fails?? And I was like then I’ll use my GI bill and figure it out from there. Been in the FAA for 2.5 years and omw to a facility I wouldn’t mind retiring at. Lol Look at me now SSgt. Johnson. ?
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
I was dumb and did 10. Got asked what I would do if they could pull the next stripe for me. I said, "Probably laugh and still say goodbye."
You're done with the BS when you're done.
Is the DoD less strict on medical clearance/requirements in comparison to the FAA?
I don’t believe so. Should be the same exact process minus the involvement of the big mythical flight surgeon. With the DoD the AME just signs you off and you’re good.
I had to do a chest x-ray and EKG as part of the initial up chit. The annual had EKG, no X-rays. Other than that, it’s been the same as FAA flight physicals.
Same! Everything has been done with me since May. I think it’s okay to be impatient now lol
The AME I saw for the FAA process had no issues with the items I reported, but the Flight Surgeon keeps requesting more and more info.
But if for the DoD they just take the AME’s word then I should have an easier time on that side.
Yep same. I was deployed to a burn pit so I had something on file with the VA for it but all my breathing tests came back totally fine and the AME was like “welp…okay cool you’re fine” and the flight surgeon wants all the details possible.
Alnando215
Member
- Messages
- 14
Too quiet, I check everyday for any information lol
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
Same. Been pretty silent on the email front too!
mikebrah75
Member
- Messages
- 4
As of today, still nothing. Sucks sitting and waiting cause life feels like it's on hold. But am glad I am working at the moment.
D-Dub
Trusted Contributor
- Messages
- 400
Same here. I am aware it's slow, so I haven't really expected anything back. Been a month since I've turned everything additional they asked for in.
I also reached out to ask if it's possible to add experience when considered for placement, since I've obtained another CTO since receiving a TOL. No response there either. ?
