Check out time.

Beehive · January 7th, 2008, 21:22

For ATCT/Tracon trainees and recently certified controllers...or whomever.
Is training at a lower volume facility a quicker way to get certified?
Is or would it be worth it?

Towerboss · January 7th, 2008, 22:49

Yes training at a lower level facility would be quicker. The pay however is directly linked to the level of facility so remember that.

sigmanu499 · January 8th, 2008, 10:39

At a level 7 tower your could expect to be in training somewhere around 6-7 months but if you go to a level 12 it could take that amount of time to just get ground control cert. The pay is reflected in the level tower you are at but if you check out sooner at a lower level tower your raises come faster and you can transfer faster to a larger facility with more pay.

Beehive · January 8th, 2008, 15:42

Thanks for the info. My objective is to certify quickly and come back to my home town. I'm considering an offer from Michigan and will probably accept if it's not Detroit.

January 7th, 2008, 21:22	#1
Beehive Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 259	Check out time. For ATCT/Tracon trainees and recently certified controllers...or whomever. Is training at a lower volume facility a quicker way to get certified? Is or would it be worth it?

January 7th, 2008, 22:49	#2
Towerboss Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 66	Re: Check out time. Yes training at a lower level facility would be quicker. The pay however is directly linked to the level of facility so remember that. __________________ TB Air Traffic Controllers tell pilots where to go.

January 8th, 2008, 10:39	#3
sigmanu499 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 232	Re: Check out time. At a level 7 tower your could expect to be in training somewhere around 6-7 months but if you go to a level 12 it could take that amount of time to just get ground control cert. The pay is reflected in the level tower you are at but if you check out sooner at a lower level tower your raises come faster and you can transfer faster to a larger facility with more pay.

January 8th, 2008, 15:42	#4
Beehive Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 259	Re: Check out time. Thanks for the info. My objective is to certify quickly and come back to my home town. I'm considering an offer from Michigan and will probably accept if it's not Detroit.

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