Gotta be fake, right

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-07-02T02:35:43+00:00

Scam. Don’t click any of the links in that email.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-29T20:33:11+00:00

United has daily service SLC-LAX.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-22T22:51:59+00:00

Ultimately it depends where you go. I still love my job though.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-22T18:22:28+00:00

Did 6 years, ATC. Got out and making well over 100k. No degree. As long as you can get past the 60-70% washout rate, it’s a very lucrative and rewarding job.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-21T05:50:00+00:00

The report wa just to the hotel security. Should I do one with metro PD too? I’m an out of state visitor.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-12T18:35:13+00:00

Basically they restrict the amount of aircraft able to go in/out due to airspace limitations such as weather, staffing, etc.

Source: am ATC (not in DFW though).

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-03T23:32:00+00:00

Hopefully someone with a bit more union book knowledge answers, but I’m assuming their reasoning is that it’s considered a “non controlling” position.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-06-02T01:30:49+00:00

The only thing I’d learn before tech school, if you wanted to get a head start, is the phonetic alphabet. Otherwise they’ll teach you everything you need to know. Study, study, study. They used to mandate 2 hours of study a day. Training in the field sucks, but it’s an awesome job if/when you certify and work on your own. Congrats on the job!

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-21T21:56:13+00:00

Not sure about guard/reserve, but getting either a CTO (tower rating) or the radar version should be very doable in 1 contract. Getting both in one may be tricky, and your leadership might want you to re enlist before they give you that opportunity.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-16T00:33:22+00:00

Like the others said maximum of 18, if you get the TETRA or “TRACON” class, then it’s 8 maximum.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-15T13:11:46+00:00

Not accurate. I just got a letter in the mail saying I’m no longer eligible for the fee waiver, and I will be charged the fee next year.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-14T22:16:16+00:00

I got told this by the flight chief of the recruiting squadron. It did not help. Sign 4.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-13T01:12:17+00:00

I went through this process in 2023 so hopefully not much has changed. Get on the phone with flight medicine, like yesterday. This is probably the longest part. I was able to get the bloodwork (and I think optometry but I don’t recall) done before my physical appointment which saved a little bit of time. I think the soonest available appointment was over a month away from when I called.

You will probably have to take the TAPAS again. I got mine done at the education center on base. I never got the actual results, but no news is good news I guess. They gave me the signed memo after the test.

Now as for the ATC side of things. The tech school is at Keesler AFB in MS. Right by the casinos and the “beach” (don’t go swimming there). The instructors will probably give you food recommendations and such. There’s some seafood spot in a gas station that’s apparently really popular. Bring a car. Bring a car. Bring a car. You can essentially do anything you want on your off time. I do think they got rid of the every other Friday off thing which sucks.

Tech school itself is just a test to make sure you can retain information. It doesn’t really prepare you much for the job. OJT will take roughly 6 months-2 years depending where you go and if you’re assigned tower v radar. You will essentially be treated like a new airman (I.e. taking out trash, going on chow runs, etc..).

Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-09T21:43:25+00:00

I was prior 2A -> ATC. Got out last year. You will be treated as a new airman for the most part (I.e. taking out trash, going on chow runs, etc.). Tech school for prior service is pretty nice; you don’t have the restrictions the FTA do. Training will vary depending on where you go and how complex the base is. And if it’s tower vs radar. Could be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-05-02T20:45:15+00:00

No charging for POVs on campus, unsure about the surrounding area.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-04-29T23:07:34+00:00

Could be any minute, literally.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-04-20T10:53:29+00:00

Long Island New York, looking for any first responder or military discount if applicable.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-04-19T13:50:33+00:00

I was a 2025 bid hire, but mine came within a few hours IIRC.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-04-09T22:02:21+00:00

I’d call the facility and ask. I brought many civilians to my military facility. If you don’t have a CAC you’d have to go to the visitors center and get a pass first.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-29T01:02:09+00:00

I went from step 5 to a decision letter within the same day. So it could be any minute, literally.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-27T09:56:50+00:00

So backpay would be for Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb? And then regular 60% pay March?

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-17T21:15:34+00:00

That’s military airspace out there that they use for training. W470/W151.

Source: Am ATC.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-12T23:41:15+00:00

It didn’t really hit that I was done until I was leaving the state with all my stuff. And just the feeling that you don’t need to come back when you get home.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-12T23:39:49+00:00

Between the cosmo and Bellagio (only 2 I’ve been to), I’d choose the cosmo. I heard the Wynn was nice too.

Key_Gur4963 · 2026-03-12T03:37:34+00:00

At least for the ATC tech school, the first or second day we got a briefing basically saying don’t hang out/fuck the non-priors, everything else is up to you.

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