As a previous CPC FAA controller (2152) (not DOD, not FSS etc etc) coming back to the FAA under the reinstatement vacancy at a level 6 facility, how much can I expect the pay to be A: At the academy B: As a trainee at my facility C: As a CPC at my facility. Not sure whether or not to come back....would like to, but have the sinking feeling that I'm looking at a HUGE pay cut. Also, what are the prospects for higher pay in future? I'm assuming a lot of it will depend on the upcoming election.....but are there current negotiations to get back some of the pay that was lost?