Here is some information recently put out about clearances and how federal employees have background checks conducted:

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One group will be those employees who currently hold a security clearance of Secret or above. This is about 400 PASS bargaining unit employees. Prior to this change, an employee with a security clearance underwent a recurrent background check every 10 years. In the future, they will undergo a recurrent background check every 5 years. This is the only change for them. The criteria for keeping the clearance and the appeal process with OPM if there is a problem all remain the same.

The biggest change is that all FAA employees in a position designated as "Moderate-Risk" will now undergo a recurrent background check every 5 years. Previously, such an employee only had a background check when initially hired into the agency. You can determine if you are in a moderate risk position by looking on your SF-50. As reflected in the MOA, if OPM uncovers something in the background check, the results will be turned over to the FAA. The FAA will determine what, if any, action needs to be taken. Any action taken will be subject to the terms of the appropriate CBA provisions.

All employees subject to recurrent background checks will also be required to provide an updated set of fingerprints. This should be done only once, not every 5 years.

Thanks USMCFLYR.

FWIW, I used to work on C-12's at one time...a long time ago. Goes to show what a great aircraft they are.

As for other FAA positions, some in AVS that work in areas that transport executives and high level GOV officials, oversee secure ops, etc., require higher clearances.

Awesome. Thank you all for the information. Learning all this stuff prior to getting out has been a waterfall. I assume those positions are probably highly coveted. On the plus side, found out today my clearance will be good for an additional year after departing the army so that was a plus!

Thanks for all the good information.

Lastly, does having a high level clearance automatically make you choice for higher jobs? For instance say a position opens requiring a top secret in the office (not sure if that scenario would exist) would you by default get that slot or would you have to apply? Is there any incentive to take those positions? I guess what I'm saying is how does job assignment work on what you're in charge of? I would bet some people don't / can't get some of these clearances. For instance I work with a lot of civilian maintainers and there was a job that required a clearance he did not want to apply for. He declined and moved to a different area and they just grabbed a dude with a clearance already that said he would do it.

And yes the C12 is an awesome aircraft. Practically bullet proof. I have flown pretty much almost every variant of C12 and they are just work horses. They are not going anywhere in my line of work.

Really appreciate these answers. Hard to get information when you're not in the civilian world networking. Trying to set myself up. Hopefully I can return the favor in the near future for somebody.

Got to talk with ASI and got my questions answered. Thanks again for all the help!

My update for anyone still following is no news. Did the Skype in August but no calls. I limited myself on locations which I later found out were overstaffed or had just hired. Looks like I'll be waiting until the listing closes in April to reapply. I am REALLY not a fan of the single one year nationwide listing, but I'll be smarter about it next time. Good luck to all!


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Sorry to hear that you have not had any good news... Unfortunately with the new Administration coming in, a govt-wide hiring freeze may be in the works.

I'm off to strings class soon. Im looking for hotel/apartment recommendations. Thanks!

There's some nice newer stuff off of MacArthur on the West side just before highway 40 (heading North from the academy).

Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff that circulated around our office as "the place to go" was either dumpy or way far from where you want to be. Obviously you don't want to live in a hotel for two months. The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) guys have to stay down there for even longer periods. They know where to go probably a lot better than we do.

Go to the academy website and/or contact student services. I know many guys stay at the "Isolla Bella". Tell them you are an FAA new hire.

Isola Bella ? More than just a hotel

Congratulations and welcome aboard.