Announcement Ending 05/02 - Page 21

ATC Hopeful · July 17th, 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Diamnd15

Took my atsat yesterday morning, done at 11 am with no breaks...and a 90.5

so whats next...more waiting

bingo!!!!!

Diamnd15 · July 17th, 2008, 16:44

anyway to get the ball moving a little faster, maybe by calling or actually going to visit...?

ATC Hopeful · July 17th, 2008, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Diamnd15

anyway to get the ball moving a little faster, maybe by calling or actually going to visit...?

Our group will not even be done testing until the end of this week. There is nothing we can do to speed the process up, if anything a bunch of phone calls will slow the process. Just have patience and look for you geo pref. email to come out next week sometime.

Diamnd15 · July 17th, 2008, 16:55

sweet...cant wait for the waiting game to begin...

Diamnd15 · July 17th, 2008, 17:03

sorry if this is a stupid question but after looking at all the threads i cant find what is actually meant by all these acronyms...i found out what the pepc is, but TOL? and i'm interested in a local tower interview so is the pepc process something i will go trough or will it be an acutal tower facility thats understafffed.

chichi · July 17th, 2008, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Diamnd15

sorry if this is a stupid question but after looking at all the threads i cant find what is actually meant by all these acronyms...i found out what the pepc is, but TOL? and i'm interested in a local tower interview so is the pepc process something i will go trough or will it be an acutal tower facility thats understafffed.

PEPC - Pre-Employment Processing Center
TOL - Tentative Offer Letter
FOL - Final Offer Letter

If you're invited to a PEPC, most people would recommend you take that opportunity.

Diamnd15 · July 17th, 2008, 17:16

But say your invited to the LA PEPC what are the opportunities that could come from that. center and approach facilities from all over the country, or just in the LA region...if there's another thread that clearly explains all this point me in the right direction but otherwise thanks for all your help...its really relives a lot of stress when your getting furloughed to know you have a few options as a back up plan

chichi · July 17th, 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Diamnd15

But say your invited to the LA PEPC what are the opportunities that could come from that. center and approach facilities from all over the country, or just in the LA region...if there's another thread that clearly explains all this point me in the right direction but otherwise thanks for all your help...its really relives a lot of stress when your getting furloughed to know you have a few options as a back up plan

When we select geographic preferences, we'll pick 2 states and terminal, enroute, or both. Then when we get our emails, it'll say something like "You have been selected for a terminal position in the state of [state]"... the PEPC location makes no difference. You could be offered Boston tower and go to an LA PEPC.

ATC Hopeful · July 17th, 2008, 17:27

It was definetly evident that the OTS hires have not hit their facilities yet, because every trainee that i spoke with on my tour today asked me what CTI school i was from, and then looked at me like i was crazy when i told them i was an OTS applicant. It was like most of them had no clue they were putting announcements out for OTS hire.

Diamnd15 · July 17th, 2008, 17:27

thanks a lot guys

jayzee510 · July 17th, 2008, 17:58

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Originally Posted by ATC Hopeful

Well, i did my tour of ZTL this morning. It was the most amazing thing that i have ever seen. If anyone gets a chance to tour a facility take it. Everyone was very nice and helpful. one of the instructors was kind enough to give me a packet that was sent to him from an OKC Academy student, which included the map that we will need to know, and many of the tests. They also gave me the (correct me if i am wrong) 7110.65 book which i believe contains all of the phraseology that we will need to know. over all it was a very good experience, but makes me that more impatient to get to OKC.

you've probably been asked a hundred times but any suggestions on how to get a tour? i e-mailed and called my facility, only to get no answer. ....lost....

ATC Hopeful · July 17th, 2008, 18:38

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Originally Posted by jayzee510

you've probably been asked a hundred times but any suggestions on how to get a tour? i e-mailed and called my facility, only to get no answer. ....lost....

I knew the guy who is over the training for ZTL(contract employee) so it was easy for me to get it set up.

FM_Weasel · July 17th, 2008, 18:44

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Originally Posted by chichi

When we select geographic preferences, we'll pick 2 states and terminal, enroute, or both. Then when we get our emails, it'll say something like "You have been selected for a terminal position in the state of [state]"... the PEPC location makes no difference. You could be offered Boston tower and go to an LA PEPC.

Is there any way to influence who your offer may come from or do we pretty much need to take whatever comes our way?

I know I've said it before, but I'm sweating bullets over here thinking that I might get arbitrarily placed in a level 12 facility and have no recourse.

MrBucket · July 17th, 2008, 18:54

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Originally Posted by FM_Weasel

Is there any way to influence who your offer may come from or do we pretty much need to take whatever comes our way?

I know I've said it before, but I'm sweating bullets over here thinking that I might get arbitrarily placed in a level 12 facility and have no recourse.

As far as we all know, there's not a whole lot you can do to sway it one way or the other. I think the best thing you can do is put any specifics in the comments section of your geographic prefferences, and hope they take whatever you write into account. Thats what I plan on doing.

chichi · July 17th, 2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by MrBucket

As far as we all know, there's not a whole lot you can do to sway it one way or the other. I think the best thing you can do is put any specifics in the comments section of your geographic prefferences, and hope they take whatever you write into account. Thats what I plan on doing.

ATCproMatt · July 18th, 2008, 00:06

Meh, I'd like a harder facility...
They pay should be better and then it's either become exceptionally amazing or fail. (I prefer the first).

Glad I tested towards the end of this period...waiting since May would have killed me for some of you all. lol.

Manders79 · July 18th, 2008, 02:25

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Originally Posted by jayzee510

you've probably been asked a hundred times but any suggestions on how to get a tour? i e-mailed and called my facility, only to get no answer. ....lost....

I went to the NATCA website & emailed my local NATCA leader/director. He emailed me back that same day with his phone# and got me set up to tour with him tomorrow. Maybe your facility is busier and doesn't have as quick of a response time?

Chris Barnes · July 18th, 2008, 08:46

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Originally Posted by Manders79

I went to the NATCA website & emailed my local NATCA leader/director. He emailed me back that same day with his phone# and got me set up to tour with him tomorrow. Maybe your facility is busier and doesn't have as quick of a response time?

Wow, I did pretty much the same thing except it took almost a week for the guy to get back to me; he was on vacation. Real nice guy except he had no idea they were even hiring OTS. I've had to tell him the entire process; which I don't mind doing.

What facility did you contact if you don't mind me asking.

Chris

Wicked1981 · July 18th, 2008, 10:05

I just went to the NATCA website and I couldn't figure out how to find the list for contact info. Do you have to sign up for the site to access this? I tested last week and just got my score.

Chris Barnes · July 18th, 2008, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Wicked1981

I just went to the NATCA website and I couldn't figure out how to find the list for contact info. Do you have to sign up for the site to access this? I tested last week and just got my score.

Where are you wanting to go?

jayzee510 · July 18th, 2008, 10:09

go to ABOUT NATCA then click on regions, click your region and e-mail that person. i just did it this morning- i think that was right. hope i hear something back

Wicked1981 · July 18th, 2008, 10:10

I was hoping to tour at JFK. I just found the contact info for the eastern region personnel. Is this the correct people to email to try and set up a tour?

AuburnATCS · July 18th, 2008, 10:14

So what is the next line in business?

While we are waiting:
-go do a visit to a facility for sure
-study the 7110?

Anybody studying yet?

Chris Barnes · July 18th, 2008, 10:14

Try here... http://www.natca.org/natca/links_sites.msp

You may find the same information you've already got. Check out the local ATC pages. Very interesting.

C.

Wicked1981 · July 18th, 2008, 10:17

Thanks for the help Chris. This forum has answered many questions and also created quite a few as well.

July 17th, 2008, 16:44	#502
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 287	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 anyway to get the ball moving a little faster, maybe by calling or actually going to visit...?

July 17th, 2008, 16:55	#504
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 287	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 sweet...cant wait for the waiting game to begin...

July 17th, 2008, 17:03	#505
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 287	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 sorry if this is a stupid question but after looking at all the threads i cant find what is actually meant by all these acronyms...i found out what the pepc is, but TOL? and i'm interested in a local tower interview so is the pepc process something i will go trough or will it be an acutal tower facility thats understafffed.

July 17th, 2008, 17:16	#507
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 287	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 But say your invited to the LA PEPC what are the opportunities that could come from that. center and approach facilities from all over the country, or just in the LA region...if there's another thread that clearly explains all this point me in the right direction but otherwise thanks for all your help...its really relives a lot of stress when your getting furloughed to know you have a few options as a back up plan

July 17th, 2008, 17:27	#509
ATC Hopeful Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GA Posts: 316	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 It was definetly evident that the OTS hires have not hit their facilities yet, because every trainee that i spoke with on my tour today asked me what CTI school i was from, and then looked at me like i was crazy when i told them i was an OTS applicant. It was like most of them had no clue they were putting announcements out for OTS hire. __________________ 05/02- OTS App. #2 05/28- AT SAT approved 06/16- AT SAT email 06/30- OTS App. #4 07/09- At SAT test date 07/14- At SAT score 100 07/17- OTS App. #5 08/11- GEO PREF. (GA,TN) 08/18- OTS App. #6

July 17th, 2008, 17:27	#510
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 287	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 thanks a lot guys

July 18th, 2008, 00:06	#516
ATCproMatt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 46	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 Meh, I'd like a harder facility... They pay should be better and then it's either become exceptionally amazing or fail. (I prefer the first). Glad I tested towards the end of this period...waiting since May would have killed me for some of you all. lol. __________________

July 18th, 2008, 10:05	#519
Wicked1981 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 I just went to the NATCA website and I couldn't figure out how to find the list for contact info. Do you have to sign up for the site to access this? I tested last week and just got my score.

July 18th, 2008, 10:09	#521
jayzee510 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Abita Springs, LA Posts: 73	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 go to ABOUT NATCA then click on regions, click your region and e-mail that person. i just did it this morning- i think that was right. hope i hear something back __________________ 5/02- pubnat2 5/28- AT-SAT notified 5/30- pubnat3 6/24- AT-SAT (93.3) 7/30- pubnat5 8/04- geo pref (LA & NC) current- waiting...

July 18th, 2008, 10:10	#522
Wicked1981 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 I was hoping to tour at JFK. I just found the contact info for the eastern region personnel. Is this the correct people to email to try and set up a tour?

July 18th, 2008, 10:14	#523
AuburnATCS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 32	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 So what is the next line in business? While we are waiting: -go do a visit to a facility for sure -study the 7110? Anybody studying yet? __________________ 5/02 - PUBNAT2 6/16 - AT-SAT email 7/8 - AT-SAT 93% Well Qualified 8/13 - Geo Prefs War Eagle!

July 18th, 2008, 10:14	#524
Chris Barnes Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 67	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 Try here... http://www.natca.org/natca/links_sites.msp You may find the same information you've already got. Check out the local ATC pages. Very interesting. C. __________________ ____________________ 5/08 Applied OTS 6/01 AT-SAT Approval 6/11 AT-SAT Test 6/16 85.9 Score - Well Qualified www.landshort.blogspot.com

July 18th, 2008, 10:17	#525
Wicked1981 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4	Re: Announcement Ending 05/02 Thanks for the help Chris. This forum has answered many questions and also created quite a few as well.

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