FAA inspector thread
#801
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 181
Thanks. That was my plan but then I heard do it the first year because the office can't stop it, but after that they can hold you based on need. About 60% of my class took a location they didn't want in hopes of ERR later. Stupid nationwide listing. I took a location I knew I could tolerate if need be, just in case, so it's all good.
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I submitted the ERR paperwork to my management and it was approved. I transferred two months later to my new FSDO. However, I'd error on the safe side and get my probation done with before requesting an ERR.
#802
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 82
I did an ERR about 8 months into my employment at the FAA. I was called by another FSDO's management and they explained the process to me. I was still pretty fresh and new to FAA life. They also told me not to tell the management at my current FSDO that they had contacted me.
I submitted the ERR paperwork to my management and it was approved. I transferred two months later to my new FSDO. However, I'd error on the safe side and get my probation done with before requesting an ERR.
I submitted the ERR paperwork to my management and it was approved. I transferred two months later to my new FSDO. However, I'd error on the safe side and get my probation done with before requesting an ERR.
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#803
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: JAFO- First Observer
Posts: 997
VERY risky move, ERR while on probation. Glad it worked out for you.
Anyone else contemplating this please be warned, you can be terminated during probation for NO REASON AT ALL. Set yourself up for failure. Stay low and fly well under the radar your first year.
Anyone else contemplating this please be warned, you can be terminated during probation for NO REASON AT ALL. Set yourself up for failure. Stay low and fly well under the radar your first year.
#804
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 181
It worked out great, three years at the FAA and back to a major. I left five years ago. It's nice to have lifetime reinstatement rights if necessary in the future.
#805
You do have reinstatement (as noted on the SF-50) but the hiring office has to agree to take you back. It's not guaranteed.
#806
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 181
A side note on the reinstatement rights: If an Inspector does leave and plans on returning someday, don't burn any bridges on the way out. I know of one Inspector who left and five years later has tried to come back only to be turned down after applying to several offices.
You do have reinstatement (as noted on the SF-50) but the hiring office has to agree to take you back. It's not guaranteed.
You do have reinstatement (as noted on the SF-50) but the hiring office has to agree to take you back. It's not guaranteed.
#807
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Joined APC: May 2016
Position: F/O Lear 35 & 60
Posts: 81
Can anyone shed some light on the actual flight Indoc portion that is done right after string training is completed? Is it pass/fail like the preemployemnt flight test? Or more laid back since we already got hired and went through all of the training? I know most, if not all, ppl in my class haven’t flown since the preemployment flight test so it’ll basically be a full year that most of us have been out of the cockpit so to say that we are all probably rusty is an understatement.
ALSO Obviously there’s a huge difference between being proficient and being current. Considering we are in the business of safety doesn’t it seem a bit odd that we are only required to do EBC flights to remain current (not proficient) so we can do flight checks (709s, cfi initials, etc.) I’m interested on everyone’s thoughts on this.
ALSO Obviously there’s a huge difference between being proficient and being current. Considering we are in the business of safety doesn’t it seem a bit odd that we are only required to do EBC flights to remain current (not proficient) so we can do flight checks (709s, cfi initials, etc.) I’m interested on everyone’s thoughts on this.
#808
Can anyone shed some light on the actual flight Indoc portion that is done right after string training is completed? Is it pass/fail like the preemployemnt flight test? Or more laid back since we already got hired and went through all of the training? I know most, if not all, ppl in my class haven’t flown since the preemployment flight test so it’ll basically be a full year that most of us have been out of the cockpit so to say that we are all probably rusty is an understatement.
ALSO Obviously there’s a huge difference between being proficient and being current. Considering we are in the business of safety doesn’t it bit odd that we are only required to do EBC flights to remain current (not proficient) so we can do flight checks (709s, cfi initials, etc.) I’m interested on everyone’s thoughts on this.
ALSO Obviously there’s a huge difference between being proficient and being current. Considering we are in the business of safety doesn’t it bit odd that we are only required to do EBC flights to remain current (not proficient) so we can do flight checks (709s, cfi initials, etc.) I’m interested on everyone’s thoughts on this.
And a lot of the flying you do us the right seat/observation/evaluation type of flying correct? Do I think it is a little weird? Yep. Does it seem to be a long by held part of the job. Yep. Seems you have to recognize safety
If you’re looking for more flying - keep your eyes open for an ASIP position on USAJOBS.gov.
#809
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Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: Cubicle dweller
Posts: 106
Yes, you must forget that you were once a pilot, and you’re now a Cube dweller. It will take you two years to understand the stupidity and three to stop beating your head against the wall. I’m hoping to retire before I see it make sense.
Yes, you’ll be current but you won’t be proficient. The part my line is you never have to do anything you don’t feel safe doing (in fact they’ve just instituted a FRAC, for almost all flying).
Don’t sweat the training/ride. You’re an employee, they’ll get you through it.
Yes, you’ll be current but you won’t be proficient. The part my line is you never have to do anything you don’t feel safe doing (in fact they’ve just instituted a FRAC, for almost all flying).
Don’t sweat the training/ride. You’re an employee, they’ll get you through it.
#810
Yes, you must forget that you were once a pilot, and you’re now a Cube dweller. It will take you two years to understand the stupidity and three to stop beating your head against the wall. I’m hoping to retire before I see it make sense.
Yes, you’ll be current but you won’t be proficient. The part my line is you never have to do anything you don’t feel safe doing (in fact they’ve just instituted a FRAC, for almost all flying).
Don’t sweat the training/ride. You’re an employee, they’ll get you through it.
Yes, you’ll be current but you won’t be proficient. The part my line is you never have to do anything you don’t feel safe doing (in fact they’ve just instituted a FRAC, for almost all flying).
Don’t sweat the training/ride. You’re an employee, they’ll get you through it.
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