OTS Washout Help

mjh55404 · Posted: 03-01-2011, 08:49 PM

I wonder what is wrong with ACK

Rosstafari · Posted: 03-01-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by keithkeys

ACK, everyone is offered Nantucket.

There's a guy here in OKC getting ready to ship out to ACK. Every time I see him I want to lock him into a closet so I can take his spot. Forget the cost of living issue; I'll live in a lifeboat on the ferry.

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Originally Posted by mjh55404

This is why I think we need a Developmental area. There is another Wash Out thread under VRA where a lot of other people have chimed in on about their wash out stories.

Heh, it's the same guy.

I'll pass the suggestion along, it's a good idea.

jacksmannequin · Posted: 03-01-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by STL2CVG

Two threads?

Sorry, I wasnt sure where to post and im kind of in desperate mode now.

keithkeys · Posted: 03-02-2011, 06:24 AM

The major problem with ACK is the cost of living, that people have already stated. Its also on an island obviously, and traffic is only present in the summer. It definitely would not be my first choice, but it "beats the hell out of working at Sears". Can anyone name that movie reference?

keithkeys · Posted: 03-02-2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kdothammond

PNE is short staffed, lvl 5 VCR twr

Last I heard they were WAY OVERSTAFFED, but that was last year. Things change, they had like 3 new hires and 4 washouts sent there.

Battani22 · Posted: 03-02-2011, 06:36 AM

Why does Bull Durham ring a bell? I can't remember.

keithkeys · Posted: 03-02-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Battani22

Why does Bull Durham ring a bell? I can't remember.

Nice............

jacksmannequin · Posted: 03-02-2011, 12:27 PM

Can anyone direct me to the ERR form?

Roddy_Piper · Posted: 03-02-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksmannequin

Can anyone direct me to the ERR form?

it's more a package than a form. here's some info from Doug Church that should shed some light.

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Employees desiring consideration for placement to a specific bargaining unit position at a specific facility may make voluntary application for transfers to facilities of the same, lower, or higher level by submitting the appropriate forms as outlined in Agency directives, to the Human Resource Management Division having jurisdiction over the position(s). The type of position applied for and specific location must be stated.
The employee shall not normally be eligible to receive any permanent change of station (PCS) benefits unless the selection was made in conjunction with a vacancy announcement where PCS benefits were authorized. In that case the individual requesting voluntary transfer shall be entitled to the same benefits as advertised on the vacancy announcement.
Employees shall submit the following forms to the appropriate Human Resource Management Division:
a. Cover letter stating: "Filed in accordance with Employee Requested Reassignment for ______ position at (name of facility);"
b. FAA Form 3330-42, Request for Consideration and Acknowledgment;
c. FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Transfer Program;
d. OF-612 or a resume; and
e. Most recent performance appraisal.
Upon receipt of the package the receiving office will advise the employee that they have received his/her request. The application shall remain on file for fifteen (15) months from receipt, unless it has been updated in writing by the employee.

liondave · Posted: 03-02-2011, 03:11 PM

So I have read about a lot of washouts, but I'm not really clear on how people wash out. Does it happen at checkout sessions when moving up to D1, or D2? Can it happen on an average day when the trainee has not been keeping up lately? Do they get a second chance to checkout if they fail?