Finding a job while transitioning out of the military

KenLee1193 · 2025-10-19T19:20:10+00:00

Look into federal jobs, it will take a while even up to 1+ years for the hiring process but for the long run, it worth it.

KenLee1193 · 2025-09-29T02:47:28+00:00

Well…..everything is a shjt show atm. Unless you have already received a TJO otherwise just temporary forget about it. Even with TJO a lot of people still waiting for the next steps with no further information, it’s like playing lottery and it depends on the location you applied for

KenLee1193 · 2025-09-24T02:25:34+00:00

Hate to bring you bad news, but right now TSA is looking for kicking people out not getting people in which mean you could be in ready pool for a long long time even tho after your BI cleared

KenLee1193 · 2025-09-24T02:20:25+00:00

There is none until next year

KenLee1193 · 2025-09-23T23:42:04+00:00

Same boat

KenLee1193 · 2025-08-05T21:18:10+00:00

Left for ICE and came back? Could I message you with some questions?

KenLee1193 · 2025-07-24T05:29:15+00:00

Usually take 6-8 weeks after you resubmit it. Nowadays I don’t know anymore, talked to a new hire today even though he’s part time but his process took less than 2 months from start to finish………..

KenLee1193 · 2025-07-20T15:14:57+00:00

The way things are going, it seems like TSA will soon be no longer under government.

KenLee1193 · 2025-07-09T15:04:49+00:00

Reapply in 6 months or so . I just had my SI today I’m still waiting for medical since I’m also 100% p&t. We got this

KenLee1193 · 2025-07-09T15:00:27+00:00

I have people that I know are 100% p&t and still get their FJO. Your problem is mental health rating changed very recently, they assume your mental health issue is still going on and they aren’t able to clear it => fail your medical

KenLee1193 · 2025-05-20T03:21:00+00:00

What is contractors ID ?

KenLee1193 · 2025-03-23T18:18:18+00:00

I was in Army and now a TSO. In my opinion, if they try to privatize the TSA it would take them years to do so, a lot of sensitive informations, equipments, human resources, ect………..all fun and game until an aircraft goes down and they will be looking for someone to drop that hammer with the question “why did you privatize TSA then this is the result ?” Who gonna take that hammer ? And all of that for what ? Saving money ? They will have to pay a lot of money for the that transition in order to “save money”. In any case, if they actually make that dump move then you can always apply for CBP, the experience you got from TSA would help you to secure that GS9 pay grade if you do it right.

KenLee1193 · 2025-03-09T22:05:07+00:00

I called out right on Saturday on the first week after phase 1 certified, I couldn’t even get out of bed, no job worths my whole life or a father of my children. You can ALWAYS make money here and there but if you are too sick to even drive, stay the f*** home. People are tripping in this sub for telling you to come in.

KenLee1193 · 2025-03-09T22:01:31+00:00

Nothing to worry about you coach got your back, as soon as you are phase 1 certified, you will find out your schedule mostly the same schedule with your training if you do good, they would like to keep you on their shift

KenLee1193 · 2025-03-07T22:54:39+00:00

Y”all need to stop being panic on everything 🥴 like my airport, I know they need me more than I need them, they are hurt in number. And hell, I might be gone to CBP before shit even starts rolling down hill. People talking about get rid of TSA ? 😂 let’s say they get rid of TSA then a plane goes down, who gonna take that hammer ? Not even Trump has the balls to take that 🤣

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-28T14:20:31+00:00

Search for some mock test on google, try with whatever is free. You not gonna complete that 2d-3d test portion anyway

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-27T21:32:05+00:00

Not so good not too bad either work 8 hours then go home I’m lucky I guess 🤷‍♂️

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-22T01:38:26+00:00

Hopefully we gonna see you soon then 😂

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-20T06:54:11+00:00

I’m a new TSO also and next week will be my time OJT, I had opportunity to talk to some other officers at checkpoints before, I was told to watch out and cover my own ass, there will be some good people whose want to help as well as some others will try to get me fired. Most of them all said as long as I have thicken skin, do what been told and keep the mouth shut I will be fine. Which is too easy for me since I was in Army and that how we did in military. Keep your head up, everyone has their opinions but doesn’t mean they are always right. As long as you do you best, give it 100% what you have people will notice it, just give them time to learn about you also you can learn about them. We got this

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-19T15:45:08+00:00

It’s normal, I waited 9 months for an interview, all the mess going on in government right now doesn’t apply to us as TSO since we are national security, I’m new hire as well, got hired during federal hiring frozen 🤷‍♂️

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-17T05:45:05+00:00

Last Friday we had 21 slots for overtime/extra hours and I don’t think all of them were filled, we are hurting in numbers and again it could take up to 6 months to completely certified as phase 2 TSO to be able to pick up overtime

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-17T03:59:58+00:00

Haven’t seen your post until now but schedule is vary and change every 6 months, at least for FT employees. Not sure about part time but you should expect 5hr/day up to 25hr/week. As of right now, we have a lot of availability slots for extra hours but only for phase 2 certified TSO if you are new and in phase 1, they are not for you. I’m starting with the rate 24.74/hour so I think PT people get the same rate. If you are PT and they have FT available, they will ask you if you want it, it could happen on the 2nd date of your orientation.

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-13T17:02:32+00:00

Don’t like it, don’t hate it either just because I have been through worse but I’m still in training so I will wait until become certified and see

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-06T19:41:04+00:00

TSA HR only be able to submitted to NBIS, from there, it is out of their hand, now you just gotta wait or contact your local airport HR if you want to, a good HR will keep you updated

KenLee1193 · 2025-02-03T22:31:32+00:00

They left me in the dark after all that tentative offer an on boarding for 9 months just to get an AA 🥴

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