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[Horny4.65]

Basically what are the pros, cons, benefits and differences between the two?
Do I get to keep union seniority?
I am looking into RVA to move close to home and currently in the FAA. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Mr. Mack]

Pay will be less and you won’t have a pension. If the cost of living is cheap in the area you’re trying to locate to, the pay should be good for that area. If the facility is unionized, you should keep your seniority. I worked for a different contractor so I’m not sure of the specifics of RVA’s benefits. Hopefully someone else will chime in

 

[GulfCharlie]

Pay will be less and you won’t have a pension. If the cost of living is cheap in the area you’re trying to locate to, the pay should be good for that area. If the facility is unionized, you should keep your seniority. I worked for a different contractor so I’m not sure of the specifics of RVA’s benefits. Hopefully someone else will chime in

This exactly, I would encourage you to look at DOD facilities so that you can keep clocking that pension time at least and TSP contributions going. Having recently switched from the Agency after 6+ years to DOD (also not prior military, I'll do a write up soon), it is very different but a welcome change in terms of working conditions (for example my leave requests can never be denied and I have federal holidays off).

 

[BDUB]

This exactly, I would encourage you to look at DOD facilities so that you can keep clocking that pension time at least and TSP contributions going. Having recently switched from the Agency after 6+ years to DOD (also not prior military, I'll do a write up soon), it is very different but a welcome change in terms of working conditions (for example my leave requests can never be denied and I have federal holidays off).

Did you say never denied ? y’all hiring?

 

[GulfCharlie]

Did you say never denied ? y’all hiring?

Also Monday-Friday 0700-1500l, We are going to have a spot open up shortly but yeah

 

[Mike Kilo]

Also Monday-Friday 0700-1500l, We are going to have a spot open up shortly but yeah

But you can’t all get leave. Some of it has to be denied.

 

[GulfCharlie]

But you can’t all get leave. Some of it has to be denied.

Negative, they just use military to staff it

 

[Uglytaco]

Also Monday-Friday 0700-1500l, We are going to have a spot open up shortly but yeah

Where at

 

[atc12bsthrowaway]

Negative, they just use military to staff it

Damn bro, consider me there!

 

[GulfCharlie]

Where at

NAS Key West ?

 

[jdatc]

NAS Key West ?

Sounds awesome but cost of living, ouch! Or do you get some sweet Truman annex housing?

 

[GulfCharlie]

Sounds awesome but cost of living, ouch! Or do you get some sweet Truman annex housing?

Cost of Living is not terrible, actually got the email after 4 months for housing. Not sure if Sigsbee or Truman yet.

 

[boggy]

Cost of Living is not terrible, actually got the email after 4 months for housing. Not sure if Sigsbee or Truman yet.

The DoD positions are posted on USAjobs? Where can I find a list of these facilities?

 

[jdatc]

Cost of Living is not terrible, actually got the email after 4 months for housing. Not sure if Sigsbee or Truman yet.

My Dad ran a beer distributor many years ago down there. I enjoyed many visits. I wondered if you got housing, that would really sweeten up the deal for that facility.

 

[Uglytaco]

NAS Key West ?

At this point anywhere in FL would be awesome. I used to know people who worked there. TWR & Approach right?

 

[GulfCharlie]

At this point anywhere in FL would be awesome. I used to know people who worked there. TWR & Approach right?

Correct, coming from the FAA I certified on approach in under 4 weeks.