Lateral move between DOD and FAA?

AlphaKilo Junior Member Tucson, AZ

Quick question:

If you are hired as a DOD controller prior to age 31, could you laterally move into the FAA when you're older?

Thanks!

mtlatc Epic Member In a bus down by the river!

You can get a job, not sure lateral move is how I would put it.

atcbrownie Trusted Member Warrenton Va

yes. The requirement is not for you to be hired by the FAA prior to 31 but to be a GS 2152 employee by 31. DOD controller jobs are GS 2152. You could be 40 and be hired by the FAA if you were 2152 before 31.

AlphaKilo Junior Member Tucson, AZ

Awesome, thanks for the responses.

GolfJuliet F*** Terrorism

Never heard that before. What other jobs are GS 2152 jobs?

vm2152 Senior Member

2152 is the Air Traffic Control field. DOD or FAA 2152 = federal gov employment as a 2152.

gmanatc97 Rookie Asheville NC

So here is my situation. I am in the FAA but might take a DOD job in another state if offered. I know all my retirement and TSP carry over to DOD since its another federal position. How difficult is it to get back in the FAA, and is there any age requirements involved? I might want to try and get back in to the FAA in that state or region.

ATCer Newcomer

Yes... I know ppl that accept atc jobs in the faa..