Old 01-01-2010, 02:20 PM
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PerfInit
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
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I am the sole bread winner in the family and took a pay cut to come to the dark side, mainly for QOL/stability reasons. Although I would love to, unfortunately I don't have disposable income for additional flying at the moment. Saving for retirement and my kids college education is more important to me right now.

For obvious conflict of interest reasons, there are restrictions on outside employment (side flying job). You can not work for any aviation entity within the district/jurisdiction of your office.

Typically new hires start at GS-12 (appx $72K/YR). Promotion to GS-13 (appx $84K/YR) around 18 months. GS-14's (appx $100K/yr) are hard to come by but do exist.

Overall, it's a job, but the fun factor is much less than line flying

Just remember these three things if you decide to come work for "Uncle Sam":

1. It may not be fair - Oh well, that's life
2. It may not make sense - but don't try to change it!
3. Every two weeks you get paid
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