what does the TOL letter look like?

boston Senior Member San Diego

Ditto! Hopefully I get my GeoPrefs before I age out (I'm 27 now).

Cirrus12 Epic Member So. NH

TOL Circa 2009

RdRunnr12 Site Editor

That red x is what I feel mine is worth right now!

NiaX Site Editor Derby City

wow. i've seen those all over the place... red X's are common

snowco Newcomer Nashville, TN

Here is mine, I tried to delete everything all the contact information included throughout, if I missed anything feel free to remove the post.

July 23, 2009

Dear Mr. Snow,


Congratulations, I am pleased to inform you of your tentative selection for the position of:


Position: Air Traffic Control Specialist, AT-2152-IC

Salary: $41,451 per annum, which includes 23.00 % COLA

Option: Terminal

Type of Appointment: Excepted Appointment NTE 13 months; full-time, temporary


You will be required to attend training at the FAA Academy located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Classes will be in session for approximately 27 classroom days. Your initial appointment is a Temporary Excepted Appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 months, pending your successful completion of air traffic controller training. Upon successful completion of this initial training and all other requirements for continued employment, including all evaluations required by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), you may be converted to a permanent, full-time appointment as:


Position: Air Traffic Control Specialist, AT-2152-IC

Type of Appointment: Excepted-Conditional; full-time, permanent

Salary: $41,451 per annum, which includes 23.00% COLA

Location:

If you do not successfully complete the training and evaluations, your employment with the FAA will be terminated.


During this temporary appointment, you will earn annual and sick leave. You will also be eligible for other federal benefits to include; health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, as well as participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is similar to a 401K.


The effective date of your appointment will be determined upon successful completion of a series of pre-employment clearances. The pre-employment clearance process includes the following:


1. A medical evaluation that includes a physical exam, drug screen, and a psychological exam.

2. A background investigation used to determine suitability for employment and to grant a security clearance.


Since obtaining these pre-employment clearances can be a lengthy process, we strongly recommend that you take no actions at this time that would affect your current employment status if you are employed. Instructions on how to accept this tentative job offer and initiate these required clearances are enclosed.


After all of your pre-employment clearances are granted you will receive a firm offer of employment with an actual date to report to work.


When you report to your assigned facility, you will be in a developmental training status until you attain Certified Professional Controller status. As a condition of continuing employment, you will be required to successfully complete ATCS training and obtain facility ratings within uniformly applicable time limits. Failure to do so may result in separation from the FAA.


Please note that by indicating your interest for the facility and state referenced above you agree that you may only be placed within the state identified. No permanent change of station (moving) expenses will be paid.


To begin the hiring process paperwork, attached is a checklist that contains a list for forms that you will need to fill out and provide to our office. Please review all; complete, sign, and return all of the required forms within the established deadlines. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in the withdrawal of your tentative job offer. The forms can be accessed at FAA: Home, and enter the term ?onboarding? in the ?Search Box? and click ?go.? The documents can also be accessed at New Employee Onboarding


Again, congratulations on your tentative selection as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the FAA. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at (405)
If you are not interested in this position, please contact me immediately.


Sincerely,

Human Resource Specialist

Enclosures:

New Employee OnBoarding Checklist

Instructions for Completing Pre-employment Drug Screening

Instructions for Initiating Investigative Requirements

SF-87, Fingerprint Cards (2) (Sent via regular postal mail)

Employment Agreement

DD-2870-Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information (ONLY for applicants currently serving on Active Duty military)

Acceptance or Declination of Job Offer


Acceptance or Declination of Job Offer


Applicant name: Christopher Snow

Announcement Number: AAC-AMH-09-CTO-12644

Position: Air Traffic Control Specialist, AT-2152-IC

Option: Terminal

Type of Appointment: Excepted-Conditional; full-time, permanent

Effective: To be determined upon successful completion of interview, medical and security clearances.

Location:

______ I accept this position.


_____ I do not wish to be considered for this position.


I am declining for the following reason (s):


__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________



______ I am currently serving on active duty military service, and I am not available for employment at this time. I expect to be discharged from active duty service on ___________________________.



____________________________ ________________________________

PRINT NAME SIGNATURE


Please read, complete, sign, and return the enclosed forms annotated on the New Employee OnBoarding Checklist, Employment Agreement, DD-2870 (if applicable) and this document by mail or fax to my attention within 10 calendar days of receipt of this letter to:


Regular Mail Overnight Mail

All applicants must successfully complete pre-employment medical evaluations and be determined to be medically qualified before they can be appointed to air traffic control specialist positions. The medical clearance involves three steps: (1) Medical examination, (2) drug test, and (3) psychological screening evaluation based on a MMPI II. Detailed instructions for scheduling and completing the three steps are outlined in the table below.


Failure to complete all of the required steps of the medical clearance within the established time frames will delay completion of your pre-employment clearance processing and could result in the withdrawal of your tentative job offer.



ACTION CONTACT TIME FRAME DEADLINE NOTES
NOTES:


If you have any significant past medical condition or an ongoing medical condition, you are encouraged to obtain a sealed copy of your medical records to be provided to the regional flight surgeon?s office or be prepared to provide a copy of your medical records. Delays in providing your medical records will impact the final determination of whether or not you are medically qualified for an ATCS position.


If you have prior military service and have a sealed copy of your military medical records, as recommended in the vacancy announcement under which you applied, please advise the person you contact, so arrangements may be made to provide these records to the regional flight surgeon?s office.



Instructions for Initiating Investigative Requirements


To initiate your background investigation you must:


Complete and return the following enclosed forms to the Office of Hazardous Materials located below within 10 days of receipt of this letter:
SF-87, Fingerprint Card. You may complete this fingerprint card by taking it to any local law enforcement office or to a FAA regional office. You will receive two fingerprint cards via regular mail.
DOT Form 1631, Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
SF-180, Request for Military Records, if applicable


Complete an online background questionnaire within 10 days of receipt of this letter.
Please read the enclosed EQIP brochure.
Access the questionnaire at e-QIP.
Access to the on-line questionnaire has been authorized by Aviation Careers Division and is limited to 10 calendar days.


When you have completed the SF-85P or SF-86, you must print and sign the release forms (2) and the certification statement (1). (Total of 3 pages). Return these forms with the other forms requested.


When you have completed the on-line questionnaire and all of the required forms specified above (page 5 only), please return them to the following address within 10 calendar days of receipt of this letter. Failure to complete the questionnaire and return these forms within the established time frame will delay completion of your pre-employment clearance processing and could result in the withdrawal of your tentative job offer.


Regular Mail Overnight Mail


Regular Mail Overnight Mail

FAA Western Region Headquarters FAA Western Region Headquarters

snowco Newcomer Nashville, TN

Man is that a long post.

FALCON Senior Member Alaska

You have to wait 10 years for a TOL but only have 10 days to send back a lot of paperwork. Isn't that nice?

Roddy_Piper Resident Knucklehead Vegas baby

that's cuz they have us by the balls...(or ovaries i guess)

boston Senior Member San Diego

my keen intuition tells me the TOL looks like a folded piece of paper with some words on it... i could be wrong

proxlamus Newcomer

This is dumb... but when they state the pay and "includes" locality.. my assumption is they already figured and added in the locality pay correct?!