Chicago PEPC - Page 11

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 06:54

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

Not here... evidently i cant see well enough out of my left eye... damn snags! well ... we'll see... 20/30'.. thats correctable right?

At Memphis I couldn't get the near vision with my right eye at 20/20. The contractor doing the test said they will probably have me retest. I went inside and an actual FAA nurse got to talk to me, gave me tips and all the time I needed but I couldn't get 3 of the 5 so she tested me with the card 16 inches away from my eye and I got 4 of 5. She said that sometimes people see better with the card. She put down 20/20 with card on my sheet and said that I'll want to get an eye exam done since we have to do that test every year. Did they let you re-test or use the card?

BoomerSooner77 · August 14th, 2008, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Trovan

Are they going to let you re-test once it is corrected?

They wanted additional test because of some things from old pilot medicals, so I'm not technically cleared yet. I have to get results from a blood test sent to them within 30 days.

It was kind of a bummer, but I'm pretty sure everything will still check-out okay.

Sorry for the double post.

I have an optometrist's appointment this afternoon and a form for her to fill out.

ETA: Freezer - I did the machine, then the card, then a different machine with a different nurse... all the same.

ksutim · August 14th, 2008, 10:23

So I can't believe how quickly I got rushed around. My HR guy told me I would have a lot of down time to fill out forms but the only downtime that I had was after I did the SF-86 on the computer and was waiting for it to print out and them look over it real quick. I was in at 9, out by 1:15 on the 12th. Had to have set a world record for quickest PEPC experience. I couldnt' believe it. I would have been done slightly before 1 if all the HR people weren't eating lunch. I was mad, wanted to make it downtown by 2 to hit up a Wrigley Field tour, didn't quite make it in time.

As far as the medical and MMPI I was surprised at how easy both were, although I'm sure I came off as a cynical a-hole and a sex freak. Pretty good combo if you ask me. I guess the worst thing that will happen is that I have to talk to a shrink and explain why I like sex and to joke about it and think the world is going to the crapper. Oh well.

rloucks81 · August 14th, 2008, 10:32

Join the club :P lol... As to fastest PEPC time... I say no! They told me their fastest was like 3 hours 15 minutes or some such, and most average around 4 to 4 and a half hours. Though how they guy did it in 3 hours and 15 minutes is beyond me. I would assume if you already had a security clearance, and if you already had a class 2 medical you really could probably be out in under 2 hours. Hit your interview and MMPI and be out the door. lol

ksutim · August 14th, 2008, 10:35

well crap, I was all proud of myself for getting out of there so quick. 3 hours is unbelievable. I didn't have any blips or holdups, except for rolling up my left sleeve instead of my right for my BP. I felt like a pretty big idiot after that. Maybe I'm not cut out for this ATC thing, hahahaha.

BoomerSooner77 · August 14th, 2008, 10:48

Dang, I must have been slowwwwwwwww... but I was waiting at every stop (except EKG/Physical, went right in after hearing). Started @ 1245 ended around 1830.

I was also really surprised that there were 5 no shows. How do you just not show up?

pm577 · August 14th, 2008, 12:03

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

Also really surprised that there were 5 no shows. How do you just not show up?

They say some people no-show at OKC. I'm wondering how that happens.

"ooops, missed the stopover ..."

indyserpico10 · August 14th, 2008, 13:53

I was at Chicago PEPC yesterday it was terminal people. What they told us before we went in to our interviews was that we were going to be the first class of the fiscal year 2009. Which means no one will be put into classes before October. (Hope that helps some of you others who are waiting for academy dates for terminal.) I did get a TOL however have some medical stuff to get paperwork on from 5 years ago and 8 years ago. Don't really understand all that but whatever. Will be waiting around til mid september for any word so..........

FS1 · August 14th, 2008, 14:12

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Originally Posted by pm577

They say some people no-show at OKC. I'm wondering how that happens.

It's fairly likely they weren't notified of their class dates. We send people to OKC fairly regularly, and more than once we have MMAC call to inquire where our people are.. only to find out the paperwork stopped somewhere in the notification train.

indyserpico10 · August 14th, 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by FS1

It's fairly likely they weren't notified of their class dates. We send people to OKC fairly regularly, and more than once we have MMAC call to inquire where our people are.. only to find out the paperwork stopped somewhere in the notification train.

As ridiculous as that sounds that doesn't suprise me at all. i don't know how people can't be on this forum and not be constantly informed. i would be highly irrate to say the least if i found out that my paperwork was lost

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by indyserpico10

I was at Chicago PEPC yesterday it was terminal people. What they told us before we went in to our interviews was that we were going to be the first class of the fiscal year 2009.

Thats what they told us at Memphis

Shyu · August 14th, 2008, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Freezer41

Thats what they told us at Memphis

Memphis PEPC here also.

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 16:50

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Originally Posted by rloucks81

Join the club :P lol... As to fastest PEPC time... I say no! They told me their fastest was like 3 hours 15 minutes or some such, and most average around 4 to 4 and a half hours. Though how they guy did it in 3 hours and 15 minutes is beyond me. I would assume if you already had a security clearance, and if you already had a class 2 medical you really could probably be out in under 2 hours. Hit your interview and MMPI and be out the door. lol

My friend finished in about 3 hours 15 minutes in Memphis. I was about to go to Graceland figuring he wouldn't be done yet and I got a call from him. He said that they didn't make him do the security stuff because he works for TSA with a clearance already and had no lapses in time worked there.

Also there is no way you can get out of the medical even if you already fly

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Shyu

Memphis PEPC here also.

Maybe they found room for all of us in September

Shyu · August 14th, 2008, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Freezer41

Maybe they found room for all of us in September

Maybe, but I am En Route looks like you are Terminal lol so we'll see!

GnW · August 14th, 2008, 18:02

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Originally Posted by rloucks81

Join the club :P lol... As to fastest PEPC time... I say no! They told me their fastest was like 3 hours 15 minutes or some such, and most average around 4 to 4 and a half hours. Though how they guy did it in 3 hours and 15 minutes is beyond me. I would assume if you already had a security clearance, and if you already had a class 2 medical you really could probably be out in under 2 hours. Hit your interview and MMPI and be out the door. lol

that was me!

tuesday, in at 9 out at 12:15

BoomerSooner77 · August 14th, 2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

I have an optometrist's appointment this afternoon and a form for her to fill out.

ETA: Freezer - I did the machine, then the card, then a different machine with a different nurse... all the same.

Just got back from the optometrist... I have the results...

Ladies, if you please.... open the case.

Distance R 20/15 L 20/20
Near R 20/20 L 20/20

WOOOOTTT!!!!!

:ba ndit:

:nana 2:

esw2005 · August 14th, 2008, 18:47

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

Just got back from the optometrist... I have the results...

Ladies, if you please.... open the case.

Distance R 20/15 L 20/20
Near R 20/20 L 20/20

WOOOOTTT!!!!!

:ba ndit:

:nana 2:

Good to hear that your past or should I say good to "see" that you past...

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 19:54

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

Just got back from the optometrist... I have the results...

Ladies, if you please.... open the case.

Distance R 20/15 L 20/20
Near R 20/20 L 20/20

Any explanation for what happened on PEPC day and how you can rectify this with the FAA? Any indication from the doc your left eye will deteriorate below 20/20?

BoomerSooner77 · August 14th, 2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Freezer41

Any explanation for what happened on PEPC day and how you can rectify this with the FAA? Any indication from the doc your left eye will deteriorate below 20/20?

She seemed perpelexed how they came up with the 20/30. No abnormalities on any tests, perfect perefrial (sp?), better than normal right eye, normal left eye.

She looked 'inside' my eye, whatever that means and saw nothing.

She asked what tests they used and I told her, and she just kinda chuckled because it was some of the ones she did and said "Well, you're fine, don't know why they said that."... although I think she wanted to add "Thanks for the extra revenue though!"

As far as rectifying... they sent me home from the PEPC with a form 8500 something or other for the Optometrist to fill out and I faxed it right when I got home.

So, I am thinking the past few days of pain and suffering should be worth something... LOL... I kid, I kid.

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by BoomerSooner77

As far as rectifying... they sent me home from the PEPC with a form 8500 something or other for the Optometrist to fill out and I faxed it right when I got home.

Well congrats!

Philip · August 14th, 2008, 21:41

I have a bitch of a time with the near field vision, my eye doc tested me 20/20 no problem, I got a script anyway but still it's a real problem, without glasses I'm 20/20 both eyes and 20/30 (?) one eye so it's right there, with the glasses it's just about the same.

I don't know what I can do to improve it, get a better doc I guess?

Crisally07 · August 14th, 2008, 21:59

Hey everyone...I'm new to the forums, though I've been reading posts since I applied back in February. I also attended the Chicago PEPC on Wednesday and had a great time. All the staff were so friendly, and the interview was a lot less scary than I expected. Everything went very smoothly and I was out by 1pm. Very happy bout that. I'll be headed to MDW....whenever this FOL finally gets to me.

Just waiting patiently like everyone else.

Freezer41 · August 14th, 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Crisally07

I'll be headed to MDW....whenever this FOL finally gets to me.

Nice score! congratulations

Crisally07 · August 14th, 2008, 23:27

Thanks. I was sooo happy about being placed there. I wanted Chicago, but I def didn't want any of the crazy high-level places like ORD or C90. MDW is nice and middle of the road, plus it's like 15 mins from my house...def plus.

August 14th, 2008, 10:23	#253
ksutim Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 20	Re: Chicago PEPC So I can't believe how quickly I got rushed around. My HR guy told me I would have a lot of down time to fill out forms but the only downtime that I had was after I did the SF-86 on the computer and was waiting for it to print out and them look over it real quick. I was in at 9, out by 1:15 on the 12th. Had to have set a world record for quickest PEPC experience. I couldnt' believe it. I would have been done slightly before 1 if all the HR people weren't eating lunch. I was mad, wanted to make it downtown by 2 to hit up a Wrigley Field tour, didn't quite make it in time. As far as the medical and MMPI I was surprised at how easy both were, although I'm sure I came off as a cynical a-hole and a sex freak. Pretty good combo if you ask me. I guess the worst thing that will happen is that I have to talk to a shrink and explain why I like sex and to joke about it and think the world is going to the crapper. Oh well.

August 14th, 2008, 10:32	#254
rloucks81 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 105	Re: Chicago PEPC Join the club :P lol... As to fastest PEPC time... I say no! They told me their fastest was like 3 hours 15 minutes or some such, and most average around 4 to 4 and a half hours. Though how they guy did it in 3 hours and 15 minutes is beyond me. I would assume if you already had a security clearance, and if you already had a class 2 medical you really could probably be out in under 2 hours. Hit your interview and MMPI and be out the door. lol

August 14th, 2008, 10:35	#255
ksutim Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 20	Re: Chicago PEPC well crap, I was all proud of myself for getting out of there so quick. 3 hours is unbelievable. I didn't have any blips or holdups, except for rolling up my left sleeve instead of my right for my BP. I felt like a pretty big idiot after that. Maybe I'm not cut out for this ATC thing, hahahaha.

August 14th, 2008, 10:48	#256
BoomerSooner77 Old Skool Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas (Plano, really) Posts: 1,733	Re: Chicago PEPC Dang, I must have been slowwwwwwwww... but I was waiting at every stop (except EKG/Physical, went right in after hearing). Started @ 1245 ended around 1830. I was also really surprised that there were 5 no shows. How do you just not show up? __________________ 2/08 Applied OTS 3/08 AT-SAT (90.8) 5/08 Geo Pref (ARTCC & Terminal - TX & GA) 6/08 Selected for ZFW (Fort Worth ARTCC) 8/08 Chicago PEPC - TOL in hand (Age is frozen! )

August 14th, 2008, 13:53	#258
indyserpico10 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: indianapolis Posts: 86	Re: Chicago PEPC I was at Chicago PEPC yesterday it was terminal people. What they told us before we went in to our interviews was that we were going to be the first class of the fiscal year 2009. Which means no one will be put into classes before October. (Hope that helps some of you others who are waiting for academy dates for terminal.) I did get a TOL however have some medical stuff to get paperwork on from 5 years ago and 8 years ago. Don't really understand all that but whatever. Will be waiting around til mid september for any word so.......... __________________ 2/15/08 OTS 4/08 ATSAT- 97% 5/08 OTS app/ geo pref 06/08 - referral 6/20/08- IN terminal PEPC invite 8/13/08 PEPC- Chicago 8/13/08- TOL IND ATCT

August 14th, 2008, 21:41	#272
Philip Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KAPA Posts: 1,580	Re: Chicago PEPC I have a bitch of a time with the near field vision, my eye doc tested me 20/20 no problem, I got a script anyway but still it's a real problem, without glasses I'm 20/20 both eyes and 20/30 (?) one eye so it's right there, with the glasses it's just about the same. I don't know what I can do to improve it, get a better doc I guess?

August 14th, 2008, 21:59	#273
Crisally07 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 13	Re: Chicago PEPC Hey everyone...I'm new to the forums, though I've been reading posts since I applied back in February. I also attended the Chicago PEPC on Wednesday and had a great time. All the staff were so friendly, and the interview was a lot less scary than I expected. Everything went very smoothly and I was out by 1pm. Very happy bout that. I'll be headed to MDW....whenever this FOL finally gets to me. Just waiting patiently like everyone else.

August 14th, 2008, 23:27	#275
Crisally07 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 13	Re: Chicago PEPC Thanks. I was sooo happy about being placed there. I wanted Chicago, but I def didn't want any of the crazy high-level places like ORD or C90. MDW is nice and middle of the road, plus it's like 15 mins from my house...def plus.

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