Definitely planning on applying for the prior experience bid, I'm just thinking about an ATC job in the meantime because I know how long and drawn out the hiring process can be. And it seems having a CTO is so much more valuable than a RAPC.
Ya for sure. I took a cool 5 month break between jobs. Had a nice daily routine worked out and that included being poolside at 12:30 drinking winecoolers 7 days a wk.
For marketability and working at contract towers it is. Truth be told though, your better prior experience lists come from people who have lots of radar experience. The contract gig overseas is something I wish I would of done awhile back.
For reals?
Not sure if you are /s about the CTO part or unaware about the bid, but ya word on the st is prior exp bid coming out end of Feb.
About the bid.
Biggest reason is the family, any places overseas where you can bring the family along?
Just work overseas at Bagram or somewhere as a contractor. They have RADAR facilities for you.
Did you start a family after the military or did you have one while you were in? Reason I ask is cause what difference does it make? Being in the military with family deployments are to be expected where you are unable to bring them. Granted I will say with most contract jobs you will only see them around 1 month out of the year. So I get that is tough. In the end, sacrifices will be made 1 way or another.
Private messaged you with a RADAR experience alternative.
Totally understand that, I started my family well after joining. I have looked into that too but they require 2 years exp at an international airport.
Appreciate it.
Fort drum, NY is a DoD spot. We will be hiring soon and your experience will get you in the door. We train tower and approach.
That sounds so boring
