Just thought I'd ping the crowd ---
Wondering if the FAA hires off the street for Airway Transportation System Specialist? And if so, approximately how often?
Background: I'm currently 33 y/o USAF ATC with a TOL as a Controller in the FAA. I'm thinking about reenlisting to pick up the automation cert from the USAF (covers STARS) and then going guard as a controller and trying to pick up a TOL with the FAA as a System Specialist. Obviously going this route will completely remove being a FAA controller as an option as I will be past the age cutoff. Trying to get as much information/advice as I can before making a decision.
Wondering if the FAA hires off the street for Airway Transportation System Specialist? And if so, approximately how often?
Background: I'm currently 33 y/o USAF ATC with a TOL as a Controller in the FAA. I'm thinking about reenlisting to pick up the automation cert from the USAF (covers STARS) and then going guard as a controller and trying to pick up a TOL with the FAA as a System Specialist. Obviously going this route will completely remove being a FAA controller as an option as I will be past the age cutoff. Trying to get as much information/advice as I can before making a decision.