ATTN: RPO Wannabe's

[ColtsATC]

Given the recent influx of posts about RPO jobs...

Here is the website to apply for RPO jobs.

https://jobs.chenega.com/

Just type in Remote Pilot

Currently Fort Worth Center is the only one hiring. Good luck!

Oh...and you're welcome.

 

[TrafficDirector]

I applied over 6 weeks ago - haven't heard anything! I'm a CTI grad too.... I heard that there was a hiring freeze from another RPO contractor that I called.

 

[ColtsATC]

Probably is. My wife wasn't contacted for almost 3 months and I knew they were about to start hiring people, that's why i had her apply for the job.

 

[luna75]

supposedly ZNY & N90 are looking for RPO's in June...dont know how true that is....

 

[Rosstafari]

Yeah, just like the "hiring freeze" for controllers that everyone was spouting off about a couple months ago...

...but there is a slow down, no doubt. The more flexible you are on where you're willing to go, the better. Of course, most of us have somewhere specific in mind. Call up the Center you're interested in working at and ask to speak to the coordinator for Raytheon (or just a training manager). He or she will let you know if they're taking on people at the moment or not. The place I applied to months ago has me lined up for it, but they just haven't had enough demand yet.

 

[ColtsATC]

What is even better is my wife makes more money than I do unless I get my first pay raise. How awesome is that?

 

[TrafficDirector]

Here's the latest info for those interested in getting a job thru Chenega for Ft. Worth RPO:

I called Ft. Worth ARTCC today and asked to speak with someone about getting a job as an RPO. The guy I talked to told me that it isn't really a hiring freeze, so much as the contractor's realized that they are spending more money than they would like and are re-evaluating the situation. The guy then said that they really aren't hurting for people, BUT, he does have some applicants that he has already chosen to be hired once they do start hiring again. He doesn't know when the hiring will start up again...

That's the most recent 411; just thought I'd pass along.

 

[Rosstafari]

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The guy I talked to told me that it isn't really a hiring freeze, so much as the contractor's realized that they are spending more money than they would like and are re-evaluating the situation.
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Thanks for passing that along.

Spend more time here (or JC), and you'll notice that anytime that the wait gets too long, people will start deciding that there must be a hiring freeze keeping them from getting a job. Then it gets passed around, and about half of the people get all worked up, scream that the sky is falling... and then the next step in the process rolls around.

 

[DvL]

There is a "freeze". Raytheon wants more money than was originaly bid in the contract. (About 61mill) Just one of the many reasons for it is to hire more RPO's for the ERAM transition. The FAA has said no, so while they negotiate/work it out they are not allowed to hire anyone new/make changes to payroll operations. (May be site specific)

I'm not makin' it up so don't go there. I used to work for W.C.G. and Lockheed as an RPO '03-'07 and am now F.A.A. That info I provided has come straight from the Raytheon site supervisor here at the facility.

Have patience if you're waiting. They will hire more people if the individual facilities are not already at capacity. (Which a lot arent)
Just keep calling. You will get placed on a list and called in the order in which you were placed/completed their checks. I've seen the list here. Its not a piece of paper so youre not gonna get lost in the shuffle. It's in an electronic excel file. KEEP CALLING. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

 

[atcguruaf]

and sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced. te he te he

 

[The Heatles]

My wife works for Raytheon... they have been in a hiring freeze for quite a while.