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ajcowing · March 31st, 2008, 10:28

Ultimately, they put you where they want you. You are able to select up to 3 geographical preferences, for the state that you have been referred to, but that's the extent of it. That really doesn't even make a difference, however, because they selected me for a location that I didn't even list as one of my top 3 preferences. I have heard of people calling OKC, and catching someone on a really good day, and being able to switch facilities, but the chance of getting to do that, isn't very good. I tried, and was basically told to either take the offer that was extended to me, or get back in line, and have to start all over. So, in short, the FAA will put you where they want you, check off where they want you, and then turn around and transfer to where you really want to go. Tower to center is an automatic promotion, so it should be in your cards for the future, if you wish for it to be. Good luck :-)

March 31st, 2008, 10:28	#2
ajcowing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 97	Re: Tower or Center? Ultimately, they put you where they want you. You are able to select up to 3 geographical preferences, for the state that you have been referred to, but that's the extent of it. That really doesn't even make a difference, however, because they selected me for a location that I didn't even list as one of my top 3 preferences. I have heard of people calling OKC, and catching someone on a really good day, and being able to switch facilities, but the chance of getting to do that, isn't very good. I tried, and was basically told to either take the offer that was extended to me, or get back in line, and have to start all over. So, in short, the FAA will put you where they want you, check off where they want you, and then turn around and transfer to where you really want to go. Tower to center is an automatic promotion, so it should be in your cards for the future, if you wish for it to be. Good luck :-)