FAA inspector thread
08-16-2021, 03:29 PM
#1231
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Originally Posted by CaptYoda
Is the OTS hiring still in play or is everything through USAjobs? If OTS is in play what is the expected timeline to get hired?
I think OTS is still going. Seems to take a couple months including the checkride.
08-18-2021, 08:11 AM
#1234
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Pre-employment flight or sim (for Air Carrier OPS) checks are currently required. They are working a permanent policy change to allow certain military or industry checks in lieu of a pre-employment check but that hasn't happened yet.
08-20-2021, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by widespreadflyer
The Alternative Means is approved. Certain industry/military flight checks are now accepted instead of the FAA flight or Sim check. These are usually 121/135 checks or some Part 61 certification rides.
08-23-2021, 07:30 AM
#1239
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Correct. 61.58 to include instrument proficiency. Also a full ATP check ride.
How long it takes depends on many factors. If you applied to the vacancy announcement on USA Jobs it depends on where you are available to work. For offices who have vacancies it might not take long. The agency tries to hold to the 80 day hiring model, from vacancy to entry on duty. But sometimes security, drug test, etc... take longer.
You won't get a letter saying you weren't hired.
How long it takes depends on many factors. If you applied to the vacancy announcement on USA Jobs it depends on where you are available to work. For offices who have vacancies it might not take long. The agency tries to hold to the 80 day hiring model, from vacancy to entry on duty. But sometimes security, drug test, etc... take longer.
You won't get a letter saying you weren't hired.
08-23-2021, 06:11 PM
#1240
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Originally Posted by widespreadflyer
Correct. 61.58 to include instrument proficiency. Also a full ATP check ride.
How long it takes depends on many factors. If you applied to the vacancy announcement on USA Jobs it depends on where you are available to work. For offices who have vacancies it might not take long. The agency tries to hold to the 80 day hiring model, from vacancy to entry on duty. But sometimes security, drug test, etc... take longer.
You won't get a letter saying you weren't hired.
How long it takes depends on many factors. If you applied to the vacancy announcement on USA Jobs it depends on where you are available to work. For offices who have vacancies it might not take long. The agency tries to hold to the 80 day hiring model, from vacancy to entry on duty. But sometimes security, drug test, etc... take longer.
You won't get a letter saying you weren't hired.
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