Questions

[Lsptdm0917]

Anybody that went to the academy, can you tell me which locations were available at that time? I know its obviously different every year, im just trying to see how wide the variety actually is and are there a lot of options or just a few? Just another curious applicant but would love the help. Thanks!-

 

[Stinger]

Anybody that went to the academy, can you tell me which locations were available at that time? I know its obviously different every year, im just trying to see how wide the variety actually is and are there a lot of options or just a few? Just another curious applicant but would love the help. Thanks!-

ATSA test locations or academy grad facility locations?

 

[OKbusyB]

Anybody that went to the academy, can you tell me which locations were available at that time? I know its obviously different every year, im just trying to see how wide the variety actually is and are there a lot of options or just a few? Just another curious applicant but would love the help. Thanks!-

A lot of variables for this one. Depends on if you’re terminal or Enroute, how many people pass in your class, and the facility needs at that time. That’s pretty far off at this point, I’d be prepared to go literally anywhere, part of this job.

 

[Lsptdm0917]

ATSA test locations or academy grad facility locations?

Facility locations. Im just really curious because thats not something anybody really talks aboit on these forums.

 

[Maintainvfr]

Facility locations. Im just really curious because thats not something anybody really talks aboit on these forums.

Look at the pass rate threads to see what people ahead of you have been offered.

From the FAQ:
How do I select my facility?
After passing evaluations, each class is given a list of facilities to choose from. The facilities are drawn from the priority placement lists, and number of slots offered will be match the number of graduating students. The selection order is based on your class ranking (highest score first).

OCONUS locations will not be on selection lists, but may be available to volunteer for near the start of the class. They will only be available if they are in the top 250 slots on the placement list.

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

Facility locations. Im just really curious because thats not something anybody really talks aboit on these forums.

Are you kidding me? Enroute there are 21 options. Terminal there are hundreds. Every FAA facility in the country level 7 and below could technically be available, occasionally a level 8 facility. There is no regional preference nor do they care where you want to go. It is at the needs of the agency. Could be anything from St. Thomas to Buffalo to Grand Canyon to Fairbanks to Guam to Fargo

 

[Lsptdm0917]

Interesting! I was somehow under the impression that they were only hiring for a few facilities while that obviously sounds silly now. Whats the difference between terminal and en route? How do you know what level the facilities are? I guess i sound like an idiot but id love to learn everything i can.

 

[MJ]

I guess i sound like an idiot but id love to learn everything i can.

Start with the FAQs

 

[Stinger]

Enroute there are 21 options

24.

 

[GulfBravoPapa]

24.

Dang, then I provided incorrect information in my homework response yesterday lol

 

[Shikaka]

I guess i sound like an idiot but id love to learn everything i can.

Go visit your closest Tower/Tracon/Center and ask for a tour. Just google your closest airport with ATCT in the search, give them a call, and ask for a tour.

 

[Grollo]

Dang, then I provided incorrect information in my homework response yesterday lol

Don’t feel bad. Guam, PR, and Hawaii are Ceraps but are classified Enroute. Probably how you got 21.

 

[Lsptdm0917]

Does the academy tell you what the starting pay rate would be at each facility before you have to choose from the list? Or are we going blindly?

 

[J8ke]

Does the academy tell you what the starting pay rate would be at each facility before you have to choose from the list? Or are we going blindly?

Facilities
You can go through every FAA facility here, click on one you're curious about, and look at the "AG" line under pay chart which will tell your starting pay upon graduating the academy.

 

[Move78]

Does the academy tell you what the starting pay rate would be at each facility before you have to choose from the list? Or are we going blindly?

You could blindly search the internets.
That information is on this site and the paybands are on faa.gov -> jobs -> working here -> pay and benefits
https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/media/atspp_pay_tables.xlsx

 

[Lsptdm0917]

Facilities
You can go through every FAA facility here, click on one you're curious about, and look at the "AG" line under pay chart which will tell your starting pay upon graduating the academy.

Where can i find that?

 

[sizziano]

Where can i find that?

He linked it.