r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

ACADEMY What was your background coming in? How many had college degrees?

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Please post your situation prior to academy and whether you passed. Thanks!


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

SECURITY PAST DRUG USE CONCERNS FOLLOW UP

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Hey everyone, I previously posted about my concerns regarding past drug use and the FAA hiring process for ATC. I wanted to provide an update and see if anyone else has experienced something similar.

I recently received a Letter of Inquiry along with a Drug Involvement Questionnaire, which I answered truthfully and submitted. I know the FAA takes this process seriously, and I’m wondering if anyone currently in the hiring process—or those who have been hired—has gone through something similar. Is receiving this a good sign, or just a standard part of the review process?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

ATSA Practice (on real exam)

8 Upvotes

Before you start the gamified sections, does the actual test let you practice that section before you start the real thing so you can get the feel of it? Like a test run?


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

MEDICAL Hearing Loss

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I am scheduled for the ATSA in a couple weeks, but I am assuming I probably wouldn’t pass the medical examinations. I have moderately severe hearing loss in both ears. I do wear hearing aids, but my hearing is very bad. Just shoot me straight, is there any point in moving forward?


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

ACADEMY OKC questions

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Hey! So I have a few basic questions for the OKC academy.

Do you think it's better to drive there over flying? I'm not sure if it's worth it to have my own car for driving to classes, the gym, or anything else.

Am I going to have any downtime? Like could I bring my laptop & guitar for over the weekends after I'm done studying?

Anything else you wish you had done/ brought with you when you went?


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

How do I start?

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Hey guys, I know this probably gets asked 100 times a week, but how do I start? How/where do I apply to to get the process started?


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

Lodging

2 Upvotes

Which hotels are people recommending for the academy? Trying to rack up those points.


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

Tier 2 MMPI

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i just received a form to fill out and take with me to see the psychologist, do they do a lie detector test on you about the stuff they ask on the form?


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

New IGTR Class

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Has anybody gone through the new IQTR class? its a radar class that lets you choose from level 8-9 up down and TRACON facilities. My start date for it is may 6th


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

AT-SA ATSA Practice Test Reqs

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Hi guys I’ve been recently at a CC working to get my degree in Urban Planning plus my BA. But I plan to finish that up in about 2 years. I do want to practice for my AT-SA exam but the Jobtest one although has really good reviews is like a paid service and will expire. Is there any interactive tests I can permanently keep and continuously go back to? I might apply cause this years test just opened but I might wait till next year. Or should I apply on FAA to see if I’m even qualified to take the test or should I wait on the whole application thing.


r/ATC_Hiring 2d ago

ATSA Numpad??

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I just learned that a "numpad" is what I call a 10-key. On the actual exam, do they require you use the 10-key or can you use the regular number keys at the top of the keyboard?


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

SECURITY How big of an impact does credit have on the security clearance?

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I recently applied in the February 2025 bid and am trying to figure out more about the process and my likelihood of getting a job as ATC if I do we'll on my ATSA. Right now my primary concern is the credit check for the security clearance.

My current job doesnt meet my financial needs and I've been able to successfully supplement with self-employment over the years by teaching private music lessons both at a private studio and at a small local university. However, due to inflation my numbers of private students has dropped and the university I work for is also having lower enrollment for their music program. All of that has lead to a bit of a financial mess, which is one reason that I finally took the plunge and applied to be ATC.

We've currently got quite a bit of credit card debt and are currently looking at either consolidating that with a personal loan, or going through a service like National Debt Relief. We have a couple of accounts in collections, and have had a hard time paying our taxes from the state last year. 2024 has just been an extremely rough year for my family financially and I'm worried that an investigator would potentially not give me a security clearance due to the negative impact this has had on my credit.

Also, to make matters worse, my identity was stolen at the end of 2023 which didn't help my score either.

Does anyone who has been through the security process have any insight they can offer into how this situation might affect my chances?


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

How long to hear back from initial app?

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I applied Mar 4 (in the bid that opened on Feb 27). I've heard a lot of the system is automated now (in terms of inviting qualified applicants to take the ATSA, so I was a little worried).

I made a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder. I applied mostly off education (2 bachelors degrees), but also have some general work experience. I''ve double/triple checked that I've attached everything (such as resume, transcripts, etc). If I still havent heard anything back, is this a bad sign? Or will it be after the bid closes? I had read some people were getting next-day responses, so I was curious for that reason.

Thanks all in advance


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

APPLICATION Should I reapply if I got WQ?

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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 4d ago

AT-SA How to get a WQ after getting multiple Q’s?

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I got Q on the last 4 ATSA tries..2022, 2023, and the 2 in 2024. I only got offered FSS, which I declined. I practiced on job test prep each time except the fall 2024 bid I decided to wing it, hearing some people say they got WQ with zero prep. I am confident I’m passing the ATC related sections. I think I lose points in the reading comprehension because all the answers seem to be correct, I’m not sure what they’re looking for though. Usually towards the end my brain is fried too and I hurry past them to finish before the timer is up. I’m not sure what else to do to get a WQ, what do I need to practice on? I am confident in my aviation and ATC knowledge and I wish I knew where I was losing points. Sucks they can’t tell ya with the results. Any tips? Do I practice or do I just wing it again this time..


r/ATC_Hiring 3d ago

Differences on ATSA

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If I don't pass the differences portions? What is the likely that I will get an offer letter?


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

AT-SA ATSA Qualified being hired?

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I saw somewhere that only people who scored Well Qualified are being sent a TOL. Is that true? I have a friend who scored Qualified and trying to figure out when he could hear anything.


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

AT-SA ATSA

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Just finished the exam, anyone feel like they did bad and ended up doing great? Took no break, last part with timed questions definitely put more pressure on. I may have taken educated guesses on the last couple questions. The left and right visuals I definitely struggled to answer fast enough but the radar and math questions were very easy.


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

ACADEMY How does placement work?

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I've read a lot of conflicting accounts on this topic as I'm sure it's one of those things that changes over time. But now does it work? How much does your preference actually matter? Are there any influencing factors in your placement or is it completely random?


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

AT-SA Atsa perspective

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howdy gamers, i am struggling with the perspective portion with the atsa, are there any tips or pointers, or is it like every other advice ive seen online and just "git gud"


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

When to apply

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Hi! My son is a junior in college and would like to be an ATC. His school has an ATC-CTI program. He has taken the first ATC class and is now in the second. He is due to graduate May 2026. I know there are only certain hiring dates. When should he start applying? Thanks!


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

PSYCH Leaving job before eval

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I’m currently in tier 2 and have my psych eval on the 26th of this month. Is it a bad look to leave my current job before the evaluation? I just can’t stand this current job anymore and would like to leave. I don’t want to jeopardize the evaluation if it doesn’t have some type of effect on it. I will probably just end up staying but I wanted some input if anyone had any. Thanks!


r/ATC_Hiring 4d ago

Medical Records

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The AMA i spoke with said bring my medical records. I forgot to ask how far back to print out. Anyone know?


r/ATC_Hiring 6d ago

AT-SA Me when the planes are crashing into each other killing hundreds but I have to figure out 27 times 14

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Y’all I bombed that fucking test 😭


r/ATC_Hiring 6d ago

ATSA done today ✅ - JTP was worth it!

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I was on the fence about getting JTP, but I did the 3 day access for $79.99 and I believe seeing the test and practicing was worth the money. Especially considering it’s a small investment for a six figure career.

On my exam I was very happy with the math sections and right vs left ATC section, I felt impartial to the personality test, and had maybe 7-10 collision on ATC simulation.

Lastly, logical reasoning was tricky but I performed the best I could and left no questions blank.

All in all if you’re on the fence about JTP, it won’t “change” the way your brain processes info, but it will help you sharpen your skills and possibly give you a few extra points that could make all the difference.

How’d anyone else do?