Contract Employment with no experience

meadelz Senior Member

How are people with a CTO getting contract tower jobs with NO experience??

Roddy_Piper Resident Knucklehead Vegas baby

not sure. didn't realize they were.

zoz02 Trusted Member KSGJ

I called allot of towers, and w/o a CTO I got about nowhere. When you discover this Magical way of getting into a contract tower, let me know. I think the only way this would be possible would be with a nice hookup, IE your uncle is the Tower Manager.

Later.

meadelz Senior Member

I've got a CTO and am getting nowhere. The problem is the experience.

meadelz Senior Member

The FAA sets the standard for "experience". Apparently one must have a minimum of 6 months of controlling experience before a contract outfit will pick you up. Just because FCT's are in need of controllers does not mean they can simply lower the standards set forth by the FAA. This has been a huge hurdle for me!!!!!!!!

I am quickly running out of options. Age 35, CTO, 2nd class medical, and no where to go!!!

Any suggestions??

Roddy_Piper Resident Knucklehead Vegas baby

i'm not saying ur gonna get hired with your limited experience, but you could apply for the DOD. their age limit is 36.

meadelz Senior Member

I've considered that, but I turn 36 in 35 days. Thank you!!

noid Curtis E. Carr Jawja

Out of all the FCT companies, there aren't any loopholes? I know RVA is hurting in TX. I was unaware the FAA set the 6mo minimum. That can make it tough.

I take it you got your CTO in the military? How long did you have in? Is re-enlisting an option?

meadelz Senior Member

Got CTO at Beaver County

meadelz Senior Member

My hunch is that there are loopholes somewhere, but I think my only choice is to try and get back to Beaver County and work there for 6 months to get necessary experience!!