If I want terminal, what do I do?

hship · November 6th, 2009, 22:24

Is there a point at which i can specify terminal or enroute? I DO NOT want enroute at all. Is there something I can do or do I have to just take what they offer me? I really don't want enroute, but I hate to turn down an offer in hopes I'll get what I want. Any insight?

jenalee · November 6th, 2009, 22:25

when you fill out your GEO pref they will ask if you want to go enroute or terminal or both.

click terminal

hship · November 6th, 2009, 22:38

thanks so much! that's what i wanted to hear.

Rosstafari · November 7th, 2009, 05:14

You'll take it and you'll like it! And you'll ask for more! And you'll say please and thank you sir!

...I've been watching some movies with R. Lee Ermey lately.

Barty · November 7th, 2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by hship

thanks so much! that's what i wanted to hear.

Keep in mind that it is merely a preference, depending on what states you choose you could be selected for an en route facility regardless.

mbalunda · November 7th, 2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Barty

Keep in mind that it is merely a preference, depending on what states you choose you could be selected for an en route facility regardless.

Exactly. It's not uncommon for people to select Terminal ONLY and still get selected for a Center. If you don't want the center in most cases they'll say too bad and send you on your way with no job.

BaseballGuy · November 7th, 2009, 16:43

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Originally Posted by hship

Is there a point at which i can specify terminal or enroute? I DO NOT want enroute at all. Is there something I can do or do I have to just take what they offer me? I really don't want enroute, but I hate to turn down an offer in hopes I'll get what I want. Any insight?

im just curious...why dont you want enroute?

Wangro2 · November 7th, 2009, 16:54

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Originally Posted by mbalunda

Exactly. It's not uncommon for people to select Terminal ONLY and still get selected for a Center. If you don't want the center in most cases they'll say too bad and send you on your way with no job.

Also keep in mind that your geographical preference may go completely unnoticed when you get sent to Alaska and you put down Arizona and Nevada, or whatever.

I would have taken anything they offered without hesitation, so I chose the "Terminal or Enroute" option. Too bad they do not have a "Will go anywhere for job" option.

Rosstafari · November 7th, 2009, 17:29

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Originally Posted by BaseballGuy

im just curious...why dont you want enroute?

Probably would like to actually see the planes he's talking to. Or likes being up in them big shiny towers.

jenalee · November 7th, 2009, 20:57

we all have our preferences. I really really want to go to Center, but I will take anything they give me.

hship · November 7th, 2009, 22:31

baseballguy,

i guess what i should be saying is that i don't want to be in a center. i have previously held four ratings in a RAPCON (i think they are called tracons now). i just want to build on the experience i already have as opposed to starting over at square one in a tower or center. plus my friend at boston center went the center route after being a tracon controller and she hates it. she said it is a lot harder lol. but yes, i will definately take anything they give me, but i will also crosstrain the first opportunity i get if it's not in a TRACON!!!!! i love working approach, what can i say.

hship · November 7th, 2009, 22:49

what's up barty...i've got friends in olive branch. are you going for memphis by any chance?

ATC RET 2003 · November 8th, 2009, 12:01

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Originally Posted by BaseballGuy

im just curious...why dont you want enroute?

It gets tiresome constantly having to listen to jokes being explained.

jenalee · November 8th, 2009, 16:35

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Originally Posted by ATC RET 2003

It gets tiresome constantly having to listen to jokes being explained.

huh?! where was there a joke to be explained in this thread anywhere?

Barty · November 8th, 2009, 17:35

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Originally Posted by hship

what's up barty...i've got friends in olive branch. are you going for memphis by any chance?

I've been working at Memphis Center for about a month and a half now.

If you really don't want a center, my best suggestion would be to select states that do not have a center. Otherwise, you're just left to the whims of the selection panels.

twotwowoo · November 8th, 2009, 19:50

As Barty said, you can always select states that don't have centers, and would ensure you don't get sent to one. States like Michigan, North Dakota, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Missouri would be good picks.

WoH · November 8th, 2009, 21:09

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Originally Posted by flyingwriter

As Barty said, you can always select states that don't have centers, and would ensure you don't get sent to one. States like Michigan, North Dakota, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Missouri would be good picks.

Except that some people still get assigned to states they didn't select.

twotwowoo · November 8th, 2009, 21:57

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Originally Posted by WoH

Except that some people still get assigned to states they didn't select.

This is extremely, extremely rare.

Rosstafari · November 9th, 2009, 02:08

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Originally Posted by jenalee

huh?! where was there a joke to be explained in this thread anywhere?

...awesome.

WoH · November 9th, 2009, 02:37

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Originally Posted by flyingwriter

This is extremely, extremely rare.

indeed

hship · November 9th, 2009, 16:49

i know it won't be the worse thing in the world to work at a center, i just really loved what i did in an approach facility, that's all. if i get an offer, i will be happy regardless.

barty,

what do you think of memphis center?

Aviation_Nut · November 9th, 2009, 20:47

I noticed in "BaseballGuy's" timeline, that it shows him as receiving his GEOPREF and a referral list for PUBNAT8,....? Is this the case. I am also a PUBNAT8 guy but have not seen any referral lists posted on the ASAP site. Also have not received any referral list mentioned. Any ideas?

RdRunnr12 · November 9th, 2009, 20:49

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Originally Posted by jenalee

we all have our preferences. I really really want to go to Center, but I will take anything they give me.

Anyone else think that it's slightly ironic that this person wants a center but has a tower as their avatar. I do!

jermscentral · November 9th, 2009, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Aviation_Nut

I noticed in "BaseballGuy's" timeline, that it shows him as receiving his GEOPREF and a referral list for PUBNAT8,....? Is this the case. I am also a PUBNAT8 guy but have not seen any referral lists posted on the ASAP site. Also have not received any referral list mentioned. Any ideas?

12/16/08 - PUBNAT7
Score 97.7
7/09 - PUBNAT8 <-- unrelated
10/21/09 - Geo Pref (OH & CO)
10/21/09 - Referral List

Aviation_Nut · November 9th, 2009, 21:09

Gotcha,...thanks.

November 6th, 2009, 22:24	#1
hship Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 57	If I want terminal, what do I do? Is there a point at which i can specify terminal or enroute? I DO NOT want enroute at all. Is there something I can do or do I have to just take what they offer me? I really don't want enroute, but I hate to turn down an offer in hopes I'll get what I want. Any insight?

November 6th, 2009, 22:25	#2
jenalee Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 27	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? when you fill out your GEO pref they will ask if you want to go enroute or terminal or both. click terminal __________________ Applied OTS 11/1/2008 AT/SAT 6/1/2009: 95.4% Geo Pref 7/24/09: TX or MO...Terminal or Enroute

November 6th, 2009, 22:38	#3
hship Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 57	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? thanks so much! that's what i wanted to hear.

November 7th, 2009, 05:14	#4
Rosstafari Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Republic of Texas Posts: 699	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? You'll take it and you'll like it! And you'll ask for more! And you'll say please and thank you sir! ...I've been watching some movies with R. Lee Ermey lately. __________________ OTS, ZSE, blahblahblah

November 7th, 2009, 20:57	#10
jenalee Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 27	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? we all have our preferences. I really really want to go to Center, but I will take anything they give me. __________________ Applied OTS 11/1/2008 AT/SAT 6/1/2009: 95.4% Geo Pref 7/24/09: TX or MO...Terminal or Enroute

November 7th, 2009, 22:31	#11
hship Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 57	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? baseballguy, i guess what i should be saying is that i don't want to be in a center. i have previously held four ratings in a RAPCON (i think they are called tracons now). i just want to build on the experience i already have as opposed to starting over at square one in a tower or center. plus my friend at boston center went the center route after being a tracon controller and she hates it. she said it is a lot harder lol. but yes, i will definately take anything they give me, but i will also crosstrain the first opportunity i get if it's not in a TRACON!!!!! i love working approach, what can i say. Last edited by hship; November 7th, 2009 at 23:21.

November 7th, 2009, 22:49	#12
hship Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 57	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? what's up barty...i've got friends in olive branch. are you going for memphis by any chance?

November 8th, 2009, 19:50	#16
twotwowoo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 920	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? As Barty said, you can always select states that don't have centers, and would ensure you don't get sent to one. States like Michigan, North Dakota, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Missouri would be good picks. __________________ When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12

November 9th, 2009, 16:49	#21
hship Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 57	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? i know it won't be the worse thing in the world to work at a center, i just really loved what i did in an approach facility, that's all. if i get an offer, i will be happy regardless. barty, what do you think of memphis center?

November 9th, 2009, 20:47	#22
Aviation_Nut Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peachtree City Posts: 6	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? I noticed in "BaseballGuy's" timeline, that it shows him as receiving his GEOPREF and a referral list for PUBNAT8,....? Is this the case. I am also a PUBNAT8 guy but have not seen any referral lists posted on the ASAP site. Also have not received any referral list mentioned. Any ideas?

November 9th, 2009, 21:09	#25
Aviation_Nut Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peachtree City Posts: 6	Re: If I want terminal, what do I do? Gotcha,...thanks.

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