Fact for the one FSDO I have first hand experience with. CMO folks have always been more professional by comparison (first hand experience with four CMOs).

Obviously there are a lot of FSDOs out there.


This really depends. It depends upon the district, and the operators assigned, and the job function of the Ops ASI. Too many variables to say one size fits all.



Again, depends upon job function. Not all AC Ops are flight qualified. Some positions are office bound.



Again, it depends upon the job. Some GA operators have bases in several states, and use training centers in other states, or even countries.



I would say "more professional". They just have a lower workload due to one certificate and more people to cover more jobs.



Yes and no. Straight military to AC Ops will be difficult. Straight military to GA Ops maybe, but there again many wash out.




NTSB is a very small agency. A new NTSB Investigator is not going to be put on a Go Team right out of training. Most of the new hire positions are chained to a computer working GA accidents in conjunction with the FAA. They're workload is quite high.[/QUOTE]