MidwestXLguy

One of my string mates is in GSO.. let me know if you want contact info

MidwestXLguy

I think by contract they have to give you 30 days (but that may be for long term). I think he got a month or so notice. There was someone on here that got a week, but he was given a choice. And, it moved him up a couple of class dates.

AirBear

Question on the FAA jobs. I'm in CLT and I've lost my medical, probably for good. 15K hours, military, major airline, regional airline, corporate (fractional) along with a MBA degree and a military background as Flight Safety Officer/Aircraft Accident Investigator. Only about 200 hours light single time and that was in the 1970's. All my other time is turbine.

Does the FAA have any jobs I'd be qualified for without the medical?

I've looked at a Sim Instructor job at the AA training center here but didn't get an interview probably because I have no CFI ratings. I'm also looking at Dispatcher, there are posted openings in the local area for that. Luckily with my Loss of Medical Insurance I don't have to work but I'd like to find something where I could use my experience.

I can always sell computers at the BestBuy down the street if I get bored enough. My wife is ready to bribe someone to get me out of the house

PerfInit

There are lots of FAA jobs that do not require a medical. The trick is to find a position that is available for US Citizens (most are for internal / current Feds). Most of the “entry level” G/A Ops ASI positions require a medical because of the fact that you will be doing flight checks in aircraft. I believe that entry level Air Carrier Ops positions require a medical to “get in the door” but there are tons of GS-13 & 14 A/C Ops positions (promotions) that do not require a medical, such as Aircrew Program Managers, ASAP Program Managers, Asst. POI, etc. So read the vacancy announcements very carefully. As a general rule, ASI Positions that do not involve aircraft flight checks (Most A/C Ops flight checks are done usually in Simulators) and thus no medical is required. I have seen in the past some “off the street” hiring directly into HQ positions and those generally don’t require a medical. Aside from ASI positions (Series 1825), there are a few AST positions (1801) and no medical is required. Downside to AST is they top out at GS-9. Last bit of advice is to look for “Management & Program Analyst” FAA positions. They pay pretty good and although not ASI work, it is closely related and at least aviation related.

LearDude

That would be great, shoot me a pm. Is he on the Ops side?

AirBear

Thanks, I went thru the USA Jobs site browsing FAA jobs. ASI's say they need a 2nd class medical. Not a lot else locally that I'm qualified for. Looks like Dispatcher might be my best bet if I want to stay in something aviation related. That ad also mentioned they had part time slots which appeals to me.

LearDude

Anyone here in the Charlotte FSDO or know someone who is? Pls shoot me a Pm!

iFlyHi

Anybody have any recent (or somewhat recent) GA flight check experiences they would be willing to share?? PM please. I have one scheduled for Monday.

I miss my dog

There’s a ton of info in this thread and nothing has changed. There are 90+ GA openings and very few applicants, so if you can fly and are personable, some location will grab you. Still no guarantee you’ll get the location you want but odds are getting better everyday.


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iFlyHi

Thanks ill look through here.

Ive actually already picked the FSDO a location I want and it was on my TOL. Only thing left for me is my flight check.