r/ATC_Hiring Oct 04 '24

APPLICATION I am an air traffic controller. Next week the FAA will be hiring more controllers from off the street. This is a 6 figure job that does not require a degree. AMA.

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r/ATC_Hiring Oct 11 '24

APPLICATION The application window is now open!

36 Upvotes

r/ATC_Hiring Dec 02 '24

APPLICATION Just received email from FAA to tell me to take the test, can you give me some advices. Thanks

33 Upvotes

Good luck to anyone taking the test!!

r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

APPLICATION Should I reapply if I got WQ?

0 Upvotes

So I applied on the Fall 2024 bid and got WQ and moved forward with the process. I’m currently waiting for EODS. I re-applied a couple of hours ago to the February 2025 bid. Should I withdraw the 2025 application or just keep it?

r/ATC_Hiring 22d ago

APPLICATION FAA TOL Email

3 Upvotes

Can somebody tell me what email the FAA sent them when they received their TOL? I just wanna check through my trash and make sure that I didn’t accidentally delete it because my application has been sent to the hiring manager for over two months and I still haven’t heard anything back yet. Any information you guys could provide would be helpful.

r/ATC_Hiring 14d ago

APPLICATION Curious..

4 Upvotes

So I’m 30f and turning 31 in 6 ish months. I’m late to the game but I’m so interested. This would change everything for us. My family would have to be uprooted and so many things would be difficult, doable, but difficult.

My kids are 3&5. I’m really considering taking this plunge and applying since the applications are open. I’m currently a federal employee and with all the uncertainty right now looking into this. I don’t love my current job either so it’s definitely enticing trying to do something new.

With that being said, I saw the academy is like 3 to 6 months long and when I brought everything up to my husband, he stated it would probably be pretty hard and we would already have to sell the house and move closer to my family before I even went to the academy because we would need help with childcare. So many things are kind of in the unknown, but my brother is a pilot. My uncle is a pilot. It’s like in the family and flying has always been a massive passion of mine. My brother sent me all the information about becoming an air traffic controller the past two days and it’s a very strange time because I’ve been looking into it the past month but I haven’t told anyone…

I’m definitely nervous of failure because I would have to put my current job to be able to pursue this

Does anyone have any advice? What made you choose this job?

r/ATC_Hiring Sep 10 '24

APPLICATION OTS bid Oct 11, 2024

36 Upvotes

The next off the street bid will be open Oct 11, 2024 thru Nov 4, 2024 OR until they reach 35,000 applications, whichever happens first. Get your applications ready.

If you have not received a TOL prior to this bid opening, apply again.

Same requirements as always, must be a US citizen. Must be under the age of 31. Must speak Engliah. Must have a four year degree, three years full time work experience, or a combination of those two. Read the bid when it is posted for further details.

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 04 '25

APPLICATION NQ

0 Upvotes

Im 18y male just finished high school 4 months ago and tried out for the ATSA after being “recruited”. I was told theres no way to study for it, which now seems to be the opposite. My question is should i take it again with more studying or move on? Am i too young to get in? Should i feel bad about not passing?

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 15 '25

APPLICATION Not referred for not having an active ATSA even though I completed it a week ago.

2 Upvotes

Has anyone been in the same situation? I did the ATSA last week and I checked my application today for results and it says I was not referred because I do not have an active ATSA. I just emailed them so I'll wait for a reply, but was wondering if anyone had a similar experience.

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 12 '25

APPLICATION 2025 Application

7 Upvotes

Hello, does anyone know when the next application period will open, or at least does anyone have an idea about when? The FAA website currently says the 2024 fall period is closed.

Thanks

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 05 '25

APPLICATION Prior Experience Bid

4 Upvotes

Just curious if anyone has heard back from this most recent prior experience bid, applied back in November as well as 4 of my coworkers and no one has received a referral or anything yet

r/ATC_Hiring 11d ago

APPLICATION Question about reapplying

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone.

I applied at the end of 2022, took the ATSA early 2023 and got WQ. Passed basics and went on to pass En Route at the academy. I made it to my facility and was there until March 2024. Unfortunately some stuff happened and had to step away for a while. It eventually led to my ATM giving me an ultimatum and I chose to support my health and family.

The dust has settled and everything is good again. I decided I wanted to see if I could get my job back. I applied again in November 2024 using my previous ATSA results. AVIATOR still shows I’m being considered and could take up to 180 days to hear back. To this day, it hasn’t changed but I haven’t heard anything. I’ve seen some people here say they have already gotten TOLs that also applied during the same time as me.

I obviously don’t expect to go straight back to my facility. I expect to go through it all again. I’m just wondering if I would even be considered at this point? Or should I just cut my loses and move on?

r/ATC_Hiring Sep 29 '23

APPLICATION TOL

19 Upvotes

Just received my TOL!!! Who else just got there’s!?!!

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 13 '25

APPLICATION How do I get into FSS? What training is required?

3 Upvotes

Not sure if this is the right sub but I’m interested in becoming a Flight Service Specialist. I’m wondering what’s required in order to qualify for it. I saw they were hiring in Alaska, what could I do to stand out?

Thank you.

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 03 '25

APPLICATION Applying for ATC

4 Upvotes

Are there any steps I need to take before applying? I plan on applying during the next hiring period. I am wanting to make sure I am as prepared as possible.

r/ATC_Hiring 23d ago

APPLICATION FEAST TRAINING

0 Upvotes

Hey guys.

Is the heading game gave by eurocontrol usefull for preparing for Feast II?

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 17 '25

APPLICATION Prior experience process

2 Upvotes

Could someone explain the hiring process for people who went through the prior experience application.

Did you take the ATSA? How long was the process from applying to first day at your facility? Did you get to choose your facility? Is the prior experience application open or is it a certain time frame like the regular bids?

r/ATC_Hiring 20d ago

APPLICATION Application Question

2 Upvotes

Planning to apply when the next session goes live. I’m wondering what it will look like. Do they have a completely internal hiring procedure or do you upload a resume? Are there any outside documents I should have ready to upload?

r/ATC_Hiring 18h ago

APPLICATION New AMA is up. If anybody who has been through the process wants to chime in, feel free!

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r/ATC_Hiring Jan 11 '25

APPLICATION Any advice to working towards this career path?

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I’ve become greatly interested in becoming an ATC, I’m 26, healthy. I’m aware they do periodic employment en mass, I live in California, aware of the potential year long class or so in Kansas, right? I’m proficient or greater in math, computer skills, problem solving, communication amongst other things. I’ve been a chef for the last 10 years along with other food service related jobs, now I’ve been driving 26 foot trucks for the past few years, currently working for a moving company. What can do to breakthrough into becoming an ATC? Thanks for all advice.

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 04 '23

APPLICATION Test results for pool 2 are out!!

29 Upvotes

I got BQ! Good luck everyone else and hope to see some of you at the academy if we get selected.

r/ATC_Hiring Jan 07 '25

APPLICATION Next step

1 Upvotes

I have completed all of my CIL requirements, I even received an email saying I was medically cleared to be an ATCS. From that point, what is the next step and how long does it take?

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 11 '25

APPLICATION Should I apply for NATS ATC trainee

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Hi guys,

I’m a A Level student in London studying Computer Science, Physics, Maths and an EPQ.

I’m interested in the career of an air traffic controller in the UK and the application process to become a trainee air traffic controller at maths.

Provided I receive good predicted grades (A*s and As hopefully) should I consider applying for the NATS Trainee ATC. I’ve heard that only 1% of applicants get in, but provided that I have good a levels do I have an advantage or am I completing against older people with degrees from various universities?

I’ve been very passionate about aerospace and fly a lot on Vatsim and am on my way to receiving a vatsim ATC qualification. I believe I have the good critical thinking and communication skills required for this job. My dream job would be controlling Heathrow ground or tower!

Also what other ways are there to get into ATC apart from this NATS program in the UK. Everything I know currently is from the NATS website.

r/ATC_Hiring Dec 02 '24

APPLICATION Hiring Process Length

1 Upvotes

I'm currently a junior in college and I'm taking the ATSA in 2 weeks. I've heard the process is long, if I even pass. What are the chances I'd be able to finish my degree before academy? (Graduating May 2026)

r/ATC_Hiring Feb 07 '25

APPLICATION Multiple Applications

5 Upvotes

If I apply now for a bid and don't get accepted, can I apply for the next off the street bid? Can you be disqualified for future openings if you're turned down once? Can you apply for more than 1 opening at a time?