timeline to becoming atc?

[fxxxtrader]

hello all this is my first thread and i'm pretty sure others are wondering the same thing i am.

First i'm 30yrs of age(apr) i applied to take the at-sat(off the street) 1 month after my b-day. I just got my results this monday (sept 17) 92%. That's already 5months!!!! I only have 7months of time left before i'm 31.
My questions..
1. how long does this process take? will i be 31 by the time they're done and not be eligible because of age limitation?
2. how long does training take at okc?
3. is it true that where you took your atsat is where you will most likely be working?
4. will they let you know your location before or after you complete training in okc?

thanks in advance...

[Polarbear]

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

hello all this is my first thread and i'm pretty sure others are wondering the same thing i am.

First i'm 30yrs of age(apr) i applied to take the at-sat(off the street) 1 month after my b-day. I just got my results this monday (sept 17) 92%. That's already 5months!!!! I only have 7months of time left before i'm 31.
My questions..

From what I have read, as long as you receive your tentative offer by that time you will have no problem (that is given if your selected after the interview).

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

1. how long does this process take? will i be 31 by the time they're done and not be eligible because of age limitation?

No one knows for sure. Here is my time line:

Applied for ZID and Alaska.............. 4/16
Took the ATSAT........................... 7/3
Got score.................................... 7/20
Noticed I got referred to ZID........... 8/20
Interview email recieved................. 8/31
Interview phone call...................... 9/19
Interview..................................... Next week

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

2. how long does training take at okc?

The time varies whether you are enroute or terminal. OTS hires have an additional 5 weeks than other types of hires.

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

3. is it true that where you took your atsat is where you will most likely be working?

I was told at first that yes, that is the case. I am a prime example of no, that is not the case. I took the AT-SAT in Anchorage, AK. I have been referred to and selected for an interview for ZID (Indianapolis Center).

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

4. will they let you know your location before or after you complete training in okc?

They let you know your location for hire when you get your tentative offer(Unless you get referred for a enroute position, you know that just from stat it is in). You will know the state from the Announcement you are put on a referral list for.

A great resource for aspiring controllers is www.atccti.com. It is geared toward CTI students, but there is a lot of OTS stuff in the forums.

[Svirf]

My timeline is:

Received notification on June 15th that I would be contacted to schedule a test date in Houston, TX. Still waiting to be contacted....

[flyguy63]

My time line was a bit shorter.

Applied: 6/10 for a closing date of 6/15
At-Sat: 8/18
Email Notification of interview: 9/2
Interview Phone call: 9/20

[fxxxtrader]

Originally Posted by Svirf

My timeline is:

Received notification on June 15th that I would be contacted to schedule a test date in Houston, TX. Still waiting to be contacted....

wow and i thought mine was bad... did you call them to see what was taking so long...?

[Svirf]

Yeah, I got the number for the non-faa side that does the testing. The guy I talked to said it would probably be October or early November before I get scheduled. I don't know why it is taking so long to schedule me...maybe they only do the testing in Houston once a year or something...

Where did yall take your tests?

[ABP52380]

Well, I started the CTI program in August of 2005, graduated CTI in December of 05 - just a few months later. (I already had a bachelors and CSEL instrument etc so most of the program requirements we're waived). Here's my timeline:

August 05 - December 05' --- CTI School.
waiting, waiting, waiting...
May of 2006 -- AT-SAT
waiting, waiting, waiting...
January of 2007 -- enroute offer - Center
waiting, waiting...
March 2007 -- Medical, Background, Pysch test...
waiting...
March 30, 2007 -- Call from FAA telling me I needed to be in OKC in 3 days, yes, 3 days. "Uuuuugh, noooo, that's not gonna work" -- gave me a class date a few weeks later.
June 2007 -- Graduated Enroute OKC

August 2007 -- Finished drawing/memorizing my last map at my facility, then gave my resignation.


Yup, you heard me right. Here's the thing, for the longest time I was looking for the smallest excuse to get away from the ATC gig, finally just said 'screw it.' I'm happy - I honestly was not excited about that job at all --- for each his own.

[flyguy63]

Do well on your at-sat and tyour time line might be a bit speedier.

[fxxxtrader]

?hey guys i know i asked this question already but.

how long does training take for off the street hire at OKC?
i know it varies but can and i get a range.

[fxxxtrader]

Originally Posted by fxxxtrader

?hey guys i know i asked this question already but.

how long does training take for off the street hire at OKC?
i know it varies but can and i get a range.

nevermind guys, i found out its 6-8months.

[mpv broker]

6-8 months in OKC?
I had my interview Wednesday and the tower manager told me 3 months, and it might be less if you have a pilot's license.

[RABIRZA69]

its 12 wks in OKC