Potomac TRACON - PCT

atcbrownie · Posted: 07-10-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by racoogle

I'm heading to PCT, class date of 8/18. Know the area as well as anyone, since I grew up 5 miles from PCT. feel free to ask me any questions, meet up in OKC or whatever.

Don't live in Bealeton, sure its cheaper but if you want to have a social life you aren't going to find it there. Warrenton or Gainesville is the best, check Somerset Apartments in Gainesville or Highland Commons in Warrenton, or Alls and Company in warrenton if you don't want to live in a big complex. wardnt at hotmail dot com if you want to email me. I know most of the developmentals that are already here (i work for raytheon at the facility) and i know some of them are looking for roommates.

As far as the travel time, Steve Smith will definately work with you for whatever you need.

Nick Ward

I have a family and have lived in Grand Forks North Dakota for six years. I can assure you that bealeton can be no worse than North Dakota. There is no way that I will be able to afford Gainesville on AT/AG pay nor do I want to deal with the traffic.

AW

racoogle · Posted: 07-10-2009, 07:14 PM

2 miles against traffic vs 20 with traffic. Lots of devs have stayed in both somerset pointe (gainesville) and highland commons (warrenton), i know one that lives in bealeton and he says that his place is nice (waverly maybe?) but wishes he was closer to people. But if you have a family bealeton might be the better option since you can get a larger place.

atcbrownie · Posted: 07-10-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by racoogle

2 miles against traffic vs 20 with traffic. Lots of devs have stayed in both somerset pointe (gainesville) and highland commons (warrenton), i know one that lives in bealeton and he says that his place is nice (waverly maybe?) but wishes he was closer to people. But if you have a family bealeton might be the better option since you can get a larger place.

I have driven the route from bealeton to warrenton at least 50 times and never encountered traffic (I live in newport news va and have family near Pit). I have a wife a 3 year old and one on the way so we are looking to rent a house rather than an apartment and it is much more affordable in bealeton. i will rarely hang out with people from work.

mmactuba · Posted: 07-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Racoogle (or anybody who knows)

For those working at PCT who own/will be buying soon, what areas do they live in? Although I still have a long time to wait, I'm already researching different areas near Potomac. Centreville seems to have a lot of potential (10 miles down 66, much closer to DC suburbs etc).

As far as Bealeton goes, it looks like it could have a lot of potential to be nice and very affordable with a good commute...but being young and single, I think I'll take a location with a better chance at a social life

Thanks,
-Matt

atcbrownie · Posted: 07-12-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mmactuba

Racoogle (or anybody who knows)

For those working at PCT who own/will be buying soon, what areas do they live in? Although I still have a long time to wait, I'm already researching different areas near Potomac. Centreville seems to have a lot of potential (10 miles down 66, much closer to DC suburbs etc).

As far as Bealeton goes, it looks like it could have a lot of potential to be nice and very affordable with a good commute...but being young and single, I think I'll take a location with a better chance at a social life

Thanks,
-Matt

Also look at gainesville and bristow. You can get a house in Bristow that is less than 3 miles from pct and is in a great area. Although Centerville is only 10 miles away you may encounter a ton of traffic.

AW

racoogle · Posted: 07-14-2009, 07:59 AM

Centerville is closer to the city, plenty of places to go out and meet people, and more single people, and therefor more expensive. Gainesville has some good places to go out and is a little cheaper than centreville, while still on 66. you'll have plenty of time to figure it though with the prices around here haha.

mills3ff · Posted: 07-14-2009, 04:24 PM

I'm slated for PCT, no class date yet. I am looking at places to live. I'm also interested in the schools out there. My Fiance is an elementary teacher. I want to live somewhere affordable and easy commute for the both of us. That really depends on where she gets hired too. Would it be worth my while to fly up there to meet and greet the PCT staff?

rogersjf · Posted: 07-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Any info on PCT that is not pertaining to class dates? I heard they have a really good training program there and they retain about 80%? Is it easy to move to different sectors if you get bored after a couple of years? Also when the command center is built how many people will be going there from PCT. any info would be appreciated.

mmactuba · Posted: 07-16-2009, 08:36 AM

I (obviously) am not working at PCT yet, but when I toured there a few months ago, the gentleman giving me the tour was boasting about the fact that almost all their trainees get certified. Many of the people (including controllers) that I spoke with commented on how solid the training program is for new controllers etc.
They also have a very badass simulation room for training.... I think I should go tour there again, just to make me feel like I'm closer to starting

KASeNIK · Posted: 07-31-2009, 06:49 PM

Does anybody know the average time it takes to get checked out there?

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