You're at N90?Skipped over again for SCT... Not sure if qualifications and experience factor much with the select process. I have 2 level 12 TRACON tickets, a level 8 up/down ticket, and military experience. Was still passed up in favor of controllers from level 6 and 7 facilities. And definitely congrats to you guys who were selected, i’m simply jealous. Anyone have any insight on the thought process from the ATM’s as they’re selecting controllers? Seems kind of unbalanced, no?
100% agree with Ajmezz- It’s not just the metrics but also your networking ability. I just got off the phone with my soon to be FACREP for where I’m heading and he said he spoke with my current FACREP last week before the panel. after the convo he had with him, he and the ATM put me to the top of their list because not only did I reach out- but my Current rep praised me.
Not only is it networking- but it’s also the type of controller/person/coworker you are. facreps & ATMs want to make sure they’re picking up guys that they want. They want to make sure you’re a good fit for the environment.
That being said- best of luck in the next panel to all who didn’t get picked.
Skipped over again for SCT... Not sure if qualifications and experience factor much with the select process. I have 2 level 12 TRACON tickets, a level 8 up/down ticket, and military experience. Was still passed up in favor of controllers from level 6 and 7 facilities. And definitely congrats to you guys who were selected, i’m simply jealous. Anyone have any insight on the thought process from the ATM’s as they’re selecting controllers? Seems kind of unbalanced, no?
Being eligible is what gets you picked up.
You're at N90?
I was at N90 for 5 years but I’m currently at D01. I’ve been here about a yr and a half.
More importantly, did you check to make sure your paperwork was on file? If it was, and the numbers for both facs (I didn’t look) look like you were eligible, I’d contact your RVP and have it looked at.
That situation looks very strange to me. D01 could lose 6 people, but no one was selected for anywhere?
Did you call the ATM at SCT and say you were interested in going there?
Paperwork was all good. Got the receipt notification from HR via email. I called the head of NCEPT as well just to get a little insight to see if I could do anything more to help my case. Same answer... Its pretty much at the discretion of the manager. I would have thought that the only hoops were facility staffing and after that the best candidate for the job would get picked up. Sadly no.
They probably put you last on their pref list because they saw you don't like to stay in one place very long. If I were an ATM I would do my hardest to avoid you getting picked up for my facility and think something was wrong with you that caused you to transfer that much.I was at N90 for 5 years but I’m currently at D01. I’ve been here about a yr and a half.
Are you serious?They probably put you last on their pref list because they saw you don't like to stay in one place very long. If I were an ATM I would do my hardest to avoid you getting picked up for my facility and think something was wrong with you that caused you to transfer that much.