FAA inspector thread
04-25-2016, 11:26 AM
#443
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
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One must think outside the box a bit if interested. Just like gettng hired by an airline with less than desirable domiciles, one can "Get their foot in the door", pay their dues and then transfer (internally) to a more desirable facility once off probation. The industry is light on supply but heavy on demand for the foreseeable future. This affects the Agency's pool of candidates. Now is a great time to get involved in aviation safety, and there will be significant opportunities for advancement forthcoming.
04-25-2016, 06:51 PM
#444
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 867
Originally Posted by PerfInit
One must think outside the box a bit if interested. .
04-26-2016, 05:03 AM
#445
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
Posts: 997
It all boils down to priorities. How urgently do you want a govt job versus immediate family needs. I have seen several people temporarily give up significant family sacrifices to get that "dream job". It all seems to work out for most if they are patient.
04-26-2016, 11:38 AM
#448
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
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As it has been said before, Your best intel could be obtained by calling the offices of interest directly. Also, the selecting official (usually the office manager) could pull your package off the list of candidates if he/she has an opening and is interested in hiring you. Otherwise, you could call HR (contact person listed on the job announcement).
04-26-2016, 03:55 PM
#449
Pathological Flyer
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 690
Originally Posted by skydrol500
It's taking a long time get through this freeze: OPM'd, Drug Tested, Sim Tested. In limbo. Any guesses on how much longer?
04-27-2016, 04:03 PM
#450
New Hire
Joined APC: May 2010
Posts: 1
GA operations checkride/check flight
I have a ride coming up for GA ASI position and am wondering if anyone has insight into the content/conduct of the ride. I've heard everything from "it's pass/fail, held to comm/instr PTS standards" to "it's mainly to verify you aren't an idiot and can still fly an airplane and they don't expect you to be proficient".
I've done a few practice flights recently in the Seminole to shake the rust off in that particular airplane but I have 8 years experience as a 135 PIC. On the other hand, I hadn't flown ME in a year and a half until this month. Maybe I'm just being paranoid/overly nervous. I've never failed a checkride but I really want this job so I'm pretty stressed out. Thoughts/input? Thanks very much!
I've done a few practice flights recently in the Seminole to shake the rust off in that particular airplane but I have 8 years experience as a 135 PIC. On the other hand, I hadn't flown ME in a year and a half until this month. Maybe I'm just being paranoid/overly nervous. I've never failed a checkride but I really want this job so I'm pretty stressed out. Thoughts/input? Thanks very much!
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