Staying Hopeful

thtsarumr · Posted: 10-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I was just wandering if the FAA will still need controllers in 2011? I will be getting back from the Stan early 2011 and will go on terminal in that June. I plan on applying VRA with 10 point veterans pref. Will I still have a good shot at being hired with the FAA? Tell me what you think.

Thanks, Blu

GeorgeM · Posted: 10-01-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thtsarumr

I was just wandering if the FAA will still need controllers in 2011? I will be getting back from the Stan early 2011 and will go on terminal in that June. I plan on applying VRA with 10 point veterans pref. Will I still have a good shot at being hired with the FAA? Tell me what you think.

Thanks, Blu

VRA is very good, 10 points pref is gold. Why 10, do you plan on having a disability, or do you have a Purple Heart?

DRod · Posted: 10-01-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thtsarumr

I was just wandering if the FAA will still need controllers in 2011? I will be getting back from the Stan early 2011 and will go on terminal in that June. I plan on applying VRA with 10 point veterans pref. Will I still have a good shot at being hired with the FAA? Tell me what you think.

Thanks, Blu

Well, don't wander too far, or you might continue to wonder.

It's probably a safe bet that the FAA will still be hiring controllers. Check out the FAA's hiring plans for new controllers. I don't think it will present a problem for you.

Sorry to hear that you will be getting a 10pt preference. But, that will prove to be a valuable asset, when the time comes.

Good luck with the pursuit of your ATC career! It certainly is an exciting field!

thtsarumr · Posted: 10-04-2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks for all the input and opinions. Hopefully, with any luck I'll get my shot.

Staying Hopeful

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