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Old August 22nd, 2008, 21:54   #47
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Default Re: Now you know: Geo-pref's on application DO matter

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Originally Posted by scongdon View Post
Now, call me over-analytical, but could it be that the application process is a bit outdated, and the FAA finds it easier to send a simple "location filter e-mail," aka, geo-prefs, to get two simple, stern answers from each applicant as opposed to a list of ten?
Here's needless speculation:
-FAA looks at facilities by state
-panel says: "Let's look at the facilities in Texas..."
-panel says: "okay, mr.contractor that did the GeoPrefs, show me all applicants requesting Texas"
-Contractor hands over list of Texas GeoPref applicants
-panel starts to place people, while looking at their ASAP...
-Panel sees the additional ASAP pref, and perhaps modifies accordingly (or more likely: they're just lazy and throw people at random facilities in the state)
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