I started the application process in April through direct hire with my preferred FSDO, got through the interview and experience checks and got my flight check signed off under the authorization to use a recent checkride, and then I got stuck in July due to what was basically the hiring freeze at that time from the fiscal year ending.

Earlier this month I received a tentative offer letter and was put through the rest of the steps in order to complete the process, so there's been some recent movement. I don't know how long a firm offer letter or class date will take, or if classes are even running right now, but I'll advise when I hear anything.