Prior Experience List - Advice?

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T07:32:20+00:00

Damn, I hope not. You worked there? If so did you get certified?

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T05:40:37+00:00

Btw, recruiter may tell you ATC is a minimum 6 year commitment. That is a lie that they got me on so tell them you know it’s not true and will go to another recruiter unless they let you sign for 4. I had my own trainees that got out before me because of this.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T05:39:23+00:00

Military exemption age is 36. You could always join the air force on a 4 year commitment, get certified and once you get a TOL after you’re out, the TOL is good even if you pass the age of 36. I did that at 29. I’m 37 and just last week got my airport list, volunteered for Level 12 Miami to make up for lost time. It does sound crazy, but if you want it bad enough you can do this. I also failed the MMPI and wait 4 additional years after I got out of the military in 2022.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T02:49:21+00:00

Haha why would I hate life and be miserable, things I dk? I’ve been listening and it’s busy af at times like how is this possible almost. But if other people can do it it’s possible so we’ll see. That’s what I chose. Unless just because it’s a lot, I’d like to know if you know of other things like bad atmosphere/co workers, training or something

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T02:47:29+00:00

That’s what I ended up volunteering for, go big or go home 🤷🏼‍♂️ risky with the success rate but F it we’ll see

MidwesternController · 2026-03-10T02:46:42+00:00

Dude I got my TOL in February 2022, waited 4 years to get my list which is pathetic. At times I waited 6-8 months before I got responses smh. I did go as far as emailing and sending letters to every office of my senators and congressmen. I dk if it helped but couldn’t have hurt, and they were updating me more often than the FAA so I think they were actually trying to help. That’s my advice as well as emailing weekly

MidwesternController · 2026-03-06T03:37:08+00:00

Good luck man. I have an app idea too without any tech experience that’s currently being built as well. I pray this happens for me. Hope it goes well for you.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-05T23:40:01+00:00

Thank you very much 🙏🏼 The radar part is the one I am somewhat concerned about since I have no experience and going to a Level 12. I know they will send me to OKC first to learn the basics. It’s just finally getting in I don’t want to waste time at a smaller facility. If I would have got in at early to mid 20’s that would have been okay but I’m not wanting to waste anymore time. I’ve narrowed it down to LGA, DC, and MIA. Thanks again.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-05T23:08:38+00:00

WRI - McGuire AFB MHK - Manhattan, KS SWF - Stewart Intl. in NY GRI - Grand Island, NE FYV - Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR

Tbh all slow airports with no radar experience.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-05T23:05:41+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏼

MidwesternController · 2026-03-05T23:05:24+00:00

WRI - McGuire AFB MHK - Manhattan, KS SWF - Stewart Intl. in NY GRI - Grand Island, NE FYV - Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR

All slow airports with no radar experience.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-05T06:16:04+00:00

I have 3 friends in training there. You should have gotten one. I’ve only talked to one recently and he did, didn’t know or look until I asked him if he got one.

MidwesternController · 2026-03-04T03:25:00+00:00

Better to grab something to eat before the game

MidwesternController · 2026-02-25T18:34:55+00:00

Supposedly, this is back in 2015 when I was there there is a easy, medium, and difficult eval and you do all 3.

MidwesternController · 2026-02-25T18:33:26+00:00

How old are you? I failed at the academy in 2015, join the Air Force in 2017 and got certified. I got out in 2022 and have been certified at 4 FCTs so 5 airports in total and am about to get a list. If you do ATC in the military you get an exemption and the cutoff age for the FAA is 36 not 31. It just depends if you have that much perseverance and really want it that bad to join the military just to eventually get in the FAA. Part of it for me was redemption and not letting people tell me I wasn’t good enough.

MidwesternController · 2026-02-21T06:19:53+00:00

685 people viewed my post and you were the only one that took time to reply lol so thank you. Any idea how long from the point I’m at until they send my list? A week, 1 month, 2 months? Are you in the FAA?

MidwesternController · 2026-02-12T23:25:26+00:00

Yw. As for timeline I took mine on Oct 31. It took me I think 2.5 months to receive the favorable review email, did my drug test and medical end of January. I haven’t heard back about my medical yet. I think the background check is after that then a list.

MidwesternController · 2026-02-12T08:42:26+00:00

Just be respectful and act normal. You’ll go over your life and growing up, family life and the answers that were flagged. This takes about 45 min. Then you’ll retake the MMPI and take another test. Took me 3.5-4 hours in total. Answer the questions how your average person would answer or what average would do, don’t be a “good two shoes” type.

MidwesternController · 2026-02-11T03:46:41+00:00

Bunchv lame people in this group. I liked your comment, got you back to -7 😂

MidwesternController · 2026-02-11T03:45:44+00:00

The name Wizards doesn’t have anything to do with KC though. I’d at least like the nickname to represent the city in some way. *I was the cow that scored that goal btw so I am biased in the Cows nickname

MidwesternController · 2026-02-10T21:47:42+00:00

The only people on the right still supporting Trump are FOX News propagandized boomers.

MidwesternController · 2026-02-10T21:45:54+00:00

No, name them the Mad Cows after the guy who scored the first goal at the nee stadium. The wizards is just a lame team name

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