Hello all this thread seems pretty dead but I figured I'd post anyway, If this is the wrong type of post for this thread I'll delete it. I'm newly graduated from a CTI school and on the current bid im Pool 2, BQ, referred. I've done an internship at Skyharbor Tower and I'm a private pilot with about 100 hours of simulated instrument as well as a certified aircraft dispatcher (once I turn 23). I don't bring all of this up because I think it somehow makes me suited for the job, I mainly bring it up because the few people who I've tried to ask about getting into Anchorage Center have told me not to worry until I actually get accepted into academy because of all the things you have to do after you get your tol. The reason I bring all of this up is because even if it isn't this bid I am almost certain I will get accepted into the academy within my lifetime (hopefully sooner than later) I have acquired a 1st class medical before and technically still have my second (although it may lapse before I get my tol and I'll have it renewed which also Isn't a problem in the foreseeable future), I have gotten my federal security clearance through my internship at Skyharbor Tower, and I have lots of experience and certifications which as I understand it make me more likely to be accepted. All this to say that if and when I get accepted I really want to go to Alaska and I really want to do enroute. From what I have been told by past and current controllers getting into enroute should be easy as its the more common class to get, and even if I get terminal you're allowed to trade classes with someone. The thing that I'm more concerned about is whether or not I would be able to get into Anchorage Center. I've had some people tell me that if I do want to go to Anchorage all I have to do is let "them" know (not sure if they mean my HR rep or someone else) but I'd appreciate some advice that somewhat assumes I actually might be accepted. I figured since this sub forum is about ZAN you all could possibly shed some light on whether I could expect to land ZAN without having to spend 5 years in LA. Thanks all.
