Working Overseas?

photostarr Junior Member

Are there US facilities overseas that FAA employed controllers are able to work for? Excluding Guam (the only one I can think of) what other options are outside of the continental US?

CAZ Junior Member Planet Earth

Not FAA, but there are numerous DOD facilities you can work at if you are prior military.

photostarr Junior Member

Bummer. Does anyone know how ATC works in the Reserves? I'm not prepared to get moved around for 4 years (which I assume is what would happen if I enlisted), but it would be nice to spend some time overseas and still serve the country as well.

lwalcott24 Newcomer

you could check the virgin islands. there is an FAA tower on St. Thomas, USVI, and Luis Munoz Marin International in Puerto Rico is also FAA controlled.

Luke84 Newcomer Kansas City, MO

The reserves does not offer ATC, but the guard does. You do the same training as enlisted than on your merry way to do what you would like.

mbalunda Epic Member

I believe there is some type of FAA facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Not sure if it is a center or tower though. They need people there too, but you have to give a 3 year commitment to them. After your three years there you have your choice of facility anywhere across the country. They are trying to lure people there with incentives

syanker Newcomer Denver

Where did you get your info for Puerto Rico. Do you have a contact? Any other info would help.

secthrty2 Newcomer

I work at the SJU tower. What would you like to know?

belu0501 Newcomer

How is it down there? Is there a specific announcement that you have to apply for?

lwalcott24 Newcomer

I am from the Virgin Islands, and I am interested in working in SJU Tower. How long have you been working there? What is it like?