Announcement Ending 05/02

[chichi]

Originally Posted by manilei

does anyone know if there is a deadline for all applicants to set their AT-SAT test date? or is it all separate for location..? Just wondering because I believe I am going to end up testing in California but never received anything yet. no email. no letter. no call. Just trying to find a way to freak out because im so anxious!!!!

Each location has their own deadline depending on when the testing dates are. It doesn't seem that the email went out for Oakland, CA, which is probably where you'll be testing. If you read pdorian's post, you'll see that they're still planning on contacting people towards the end of June, so you may still be waiting another week or two.

[Charlee]

Originally Posted by manilei

does anyone know if there is a deadline for all applicants to set their AT-SAT test date? or is it all separate for location..? Just wondering because I believe I am going to end up testing in California but never received anything yet. no email. no letter. no call. Just trying to find a way to freak out because im so anxious!!!!

Maybe you'll just end up taking your AT-SAT in Hawaii like I did instead of them sending you to California.

[Reischel]

So, now that we've made it to the AT-SAT, I'm starting to think about the rest of the process, and all the waiting ahead. As far as I understand it, the process goes like this:

1. Apply OTS and waited 1.5 months;
2. Notified of AT-SAT and waited a few weeks;
3. Schedule AT-SAT and wait 3-5 weeks;
4. Take AT-SAT, get score, and wait ? months;
5. Submit geographic preferences and wait ? months;
6. Inclusion (or not) on referral list, and wait ? months;
7. Notification of committee's decision (?) and wait ? months;
8. Pre-Employment Processing Center (interview, medical, psych, drug, paperwork) and schedule academy start, and wait ? months;
9. Begin at Academy and train for 12-15 weeks;
10. Start at permanent assignment.

Can anyone else improve this? Do we have an idea how long each of the waiting periods are. I know the 7/2007 cohort had grizzly waiting periods, but it seems like the 2/15 cohort and we are moving faster.

[mikeswise]

Hi,

I am just dropping in as a new arrival. Like many of you I also applied to the 05/02 OTS. I live in SC and I guess most likely will be heading to the ATL At-SAT. I also have not gotten an e-mail notice to schedule the test.
I was happy to run accross this forum as it gives a lot of info on what lies ahead. I am curious and worried whether or not I will make it anywhere before I cross the magical disqualifying age of 31 in 9 months.
Will see what happens. To the rest of you the best of luck and maybe I will meet a few of you guys during the test.

_________________________
05/02 OTS- Application
05/28 Authorization to take At-SAT

[chichi]

Originally Posted by mikeswise

Hi,

I am just dropping in as a new arrival. Like many of you I also applied to the 05/02 OTS. I live in SC and I guess most likely will be heading to the ATL At-SAT. I also have not gotten an e-mail notice to schedule the test.
I was happy to run accross this forum as it gives a lot of info on what lies ahead. I am curious and worried whether or not I will make it anywhere before I cross the magical disqualifying age of 31 in 9 months.
Will see what happens. To the rest of you the best of luck and maybe I will meet a few of you guys during the test.

Welcome mikeswise... good to see another 5/2er here. Look around, read up on things, basically make yourself at home since it seems like we'll be stuck living vicariously through others' stories for a bit longer.

Also, don't worry about hitting the magic age yet... there are a few people here who are closer to it than you are. I say keep applying to the announcements and hope for the best.

[brajit]

Nothing for FTW yet either....I've been off work for the last 1 1/2 weeks, sitting on my email and I agree, it's nervewracking!

[Johnny0814]

Hi, I'm a fellow 5/2'er from Florida still witing on my AT-SAT email.

[PhilipArnold]

I was able to get my application in a good 12 hours before the job closed and I'll be taking the AT-SAT next week...

[brajit]

Lucky! LOL J/K....I just wish being in FTW didn't keep me stuck at the testing up here. I'd rather just fly down to Houston and take it there....but, good things come to those who wait, right?

[chichi]

Hey Atlanta people, today seems to be the day for your emails

[ATC Hopeful]

Taking my test July 9, 2008, in Peachtree City! Looks like the test dates offered are b/w July 7 and the 18th. Woo Hoo.

[mikeswise]

Just received my e-mail as well and am scheduled to take the test In Peachtree City on the 15th of July.

____________________________
05/02 OTS Application
05/28 AT-SAT Authorization
06/16 Received E-mail for AT-SAT test in ATL
07/15 will be taking AT-SAT

[scongdon]

Hello, all. New guy to the site here, as well. I applied for the 5/2 closing around mid-April, and just received my e-mail on 6/10 (I'm testing in Oklahoma City 7/2).

If anyone has taken the AT-SAT - or understands what to expect - I would sure appreciate the big "heads up" links and/or directions. I've already downloaded the math prep (very useful), but I'd like to know the little details, such as any items I should bring, if I should dress comfortably or professionally, etc.

Any relevant information that can be crammed into my head over the next two weeks would be great, I just discovered these forums last weekend.

Again, nice "meeting" everyone!

[PhilipArnold]

Originally Posted by scongdon

If anyone has taken the AT-SAT - or understands what to expect - I would sure appreciate the big "heads up" links and/or directions. I've already downloaded the math prep (very useful), but I'd like to know the little details, such as any items I should bring, if I should dress comfortably or professionally, etc.

Any relevant information that can be crammed into my head over the next two weeks would be great, I just discovered these forums last weekend.

Again, nice "meeting" everyone!

I found this a couple of weeks ago by just doing a google search...http://www.atccti.com/atsat.html

[dofficalatc]

Originally Posted by scongdon

Hello, all. New guy to the site here, as well. I applied for the 5/2 closing around mid-April, and just received my e-mail on 6/10 (I'm testing in Oklahoma City 7/2).

If anyone has taken the AT-SAT - or understands what to expect - I would sure appreciate the big "heads up" links and/or directions. I've already downloaded the math prep (very useful), but I'd like to know the little details, such as any items I should bring, if I should dress comfortably or professionally, etc.

Any relevant information that can be crammed into my head over the next two weeks would be great, I just discovered these forums last weekend.

Again, nice "meeting" everyone!

There is a book out there called Air Traffic Control Career Prep: A Comprehensive guide to one of the best paying federal government careers, including test preparation for the initial ATC exams. (Air Traffic Control Prep).
This is the book that I got to help me study for the AT-SAT. The test CD helps but is not like the actuall tests. I have included a link to the forum here about the green book and CD there are some helpful hints in the forum. Good luck with your test.
http://forums.jetcareers.com/air-tra...n-book-cd.html

[reedo11]

anyone else taking the test in Houston on the 26th?

[scongdon]

Thanks for the info, guys. I'll check these out, and keep an eye on this thread.

[FS1]

AT-SAT 11 Jul @ Peachtree Wyndham

Woo.

[shaba169]

Well I've been away from here for a while but called about a week ago for test date will be July 8th Holtsville,NY. I am deff. staying overnight at the hotel but not sure if im going to take the port jeff ferry there or fly myself the night before from KBDR (the whole 19 NM flight).

[wynnpoe3]

I will be taking the AT-SAT on July 15th in Peachtree City as well. I'm going to get a flight in the day before so I can go tour the facilities at ATL just for the fun of it. I have no desire to work there, starting off at least, but I am pumped to see it all in person. I will probably be staying at the Wyndham the night before, so whoever is going, we should meet up or something. Lucky for me, that will be the start of a short vacation as I will catch a flight out of ATL as soon as I can after the test to Valdosta to meet up with a friend and head to the beach. Woo Hoo!!
Good luck all.

[joja0101]

For those of you who have already taken the AT-SAT, what is the general attire at the testing? Is it business casual or jeans and a t-shirt?

[bippoptl]

Originally Posted by joja0101

For those of you who have already taken the AT-SAT, what is the general attire at the testing? Is it business casual or jeans and a t-shirt?

Anything you want...Robinson Aviation doesnt give a crap

[dofficalatc]

Originally Posted by joja0101

For those of you who have already taken the AT-SAT, what is the general attire at the testing? Is it business casual or jeans and a t-shirt?

I saw different attire when I was there, but I wore nice khakis and a polo shirt. They do video tape the tests.

[brajit]

Got my e-mail this morning while I was sleeping in JFK and just talked to Vicki and scheduled my test for the 15th of July at The Courtyard by Marriot/Arlingon-Ballpark.

Tick-tock, tick-tock....hit the books everybody!

[chichi]

Hey guys, this was posted in the 5/30 thread, but since it pertains to us, I figured I'd link it here...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/898056-post73.html