PUBNAT 5- Announcement ending 7/31

[Bigey]

Good stuff. I figured that would be the thing to put in the comments section as I am just trying to get a job anywhere really. While yeah, I have ideal states, I'm not willing to turn down much of anything.

Exactly. So i'm kinda out of the loop in the PUBNAT5 with what's been going on since i've been so much into the 3&4 threads, has everyone finished testing and stuff? Any idea on the geo-pref emails coming?

 

[sixthman20]

Exactly. So i'm kinda out of the loop in the PUBNAT5 with what's been going on since i've been so much into the 3&4 threads, has everyone finished testing and stuff? Any idea on the geo-pref emails coming?

Testing ended in January. Most specualtion is Geo pref emails sometime in mid-late february or perhaps into march. But no one really knows for sure. I'm just hoping to know how the process will play out by sometime in summer. Hoping, not expecting.

 

[Bigey]

Testing ended in January. Most specualtion is Geo pref emails sometime in mid-late february or perhaps into march. But no one really knows for sure. I'm just hoping to know how the process will play out by sometime in summer. Hoping, not expecting.

Ahh so not that bad at all! Now i heard that they are combining 5&6 do you know about it? I think i read somewhere in one of the NAT4 threads or something? If so, that would be awesome!:rawk:

P.S. I'm going through some of my past posts and feel like a dumbass for the way i was talking....:banghead: Like i'm some tough guy....CMS really put it into perspective.

 

[sixthman20]

Ahh so not that bad at all! Now i heard that they are combining 5&6 do you know about it? I think i read somewhere in one of the NAT4 threads or something? If so, that would be awesome!:rawk:

P.S. I'm going through some of my past posts and feel like a dumbass for the way i was talking....:banghead: Like i'm some tough guy....CMS really put it into perspective.

Hahah. Everyone is entitiled to vent some frustration every now and then. If I don't get it, I'll probably take it out on my liver and then apply again. People have said they might be combining 5 and 6. I know they did for the tests. Maybe that'll speed things up a little. Never know.

 

[Rosstafari]

I'm not 100% sure, but I seem to recall someone saying that there is a through the U.S. option on the geopref sheet, just as there is on the pubnat app.

Nope. You -have- to pick a state, two if you'd like. It'd make sense if they offered that option, but it's not there.

 

[joeemti17]

Greetings PUBNAT5'ers. I am one of the unlucky PUBNAT3 people who didn't get the much awaited e-mail after being placed on the referral list, so I will shift to monitoring this forum ... anyone confirm the 5&6 combination, and if so is there any speculation that this would delay the next steps for us?

Look forward to talking to everyone

-Joe-

 

[FShelBrow3209]

Well, according to OKC, and an ATM, it's best to not list much in the comments field (specific locations) as they'll try to accommodate you there first, but it may lower your chances of being considered elsewhere.

They said it was better to just list the entire states where you prefer, but in the comment field leave it blank or if you're willing to locate nationwide say "willing to relocate nationwide."

Sounds good to me! Heres to the coming months!:rawk:

Thanks for sharing

 

[KernVet]

I called the FAA Careers Division this morning. They told me PUBNAT 5 should receive email notifications regarding GEOPREFS in about a month. Interviews to follow a month later.

 

[TrevMan22]

I called the FAA Careers Division this morning. They told me PUBNAT 5 should receive email notifications regarding GEOPREFS in about a month. Interviews to follow a month later.

Thanks for the update! When you say interviews a month later do you mean the panels or actual start to PEPC's?

 

[KernVet]

Thanks for the update! When you say interviews a month later do you mean the panels or actual start to PEPC's?

I recalled again because I couldn't for the life of me remember exactly. OK, the gentlemen told me NOW it could be anywhere from 1-4 weeks (expect early March) for GEOPREFS. We get about a week to make our GEOPREF selections so do your research quick on where you would want to live. 2-4 weeks later the panel will meet to make selections (expect early April). Another 2-3 weeks after that, you will be notified for PEPC. In total: Another 2-3 months of wait time, his words.

I wouldn't be discouraged. Sure, it is more waiting and it sucks but how long have we all been waiting already? Now we have a more concrete time line to follow.

 

[CMS3185]

I recalled again because I couldn't for the life of me remember exactly. OK, the gentlemen told me NOW it could be anywhere from 1-4 weeks (expect early March) for GEOPREFS. We get about a week to make our GEOPREF selections so do your research quick on where you would want to live. 2-4 weeks later the panel will meet to make selections (expect early April). Another 2-3 weeks after that, you will be notified for PEPC. In total: Another 2-3 months of wait time, his words.

I wouldn't be discouraged. Sure, it is more waiting and it sucks but how long have we all been waiting already? Now we have a more concrete time line to follow.

Thanks for the information! I heard the same time frame from my dad in regards to the panel. He said expect April with notifications going out end of April/early May.

 

[sixthman20]

I recalled again because I couldn't for the life of me remember exactly. OK, the gentlemen told me NOW it could be anywhere from 1-4 weeks (expect early March) for GEOPREFS. We get about a week to make our GEOPREF selections so do your research quick on where you would want to live. 2-4 weeks later the panel will meet to make selections (expect early April). Another 2-3 weeks after that, you will be notified for PEPC. In total: Another 2-3 months of wait time, his words.

I wouldn't be discouraged. Sure, it is more waiting and it sucks but how long have we all been waiting already? Now we have a more concrete time line to follow.

Even though this is more waiting, this timeline is perfect for me. I mean I'd be happy to get it all done now, but I'll graduate in May, so if they start doing interviews after that, it'll be perfect. But I sure as hell won't complain if the process gets sped up. I'm just trying to put a positive spin on things.

 

[KernVet]

Even though this is more waiting, this timeline is perfect for me. I mean I'd be happy to get it all done now, but I'll graduate in May, so if they start doing interviews after that, it'll be perfect. But I sure as hell won't complain if the process gets sped up. I'm just trying to put a positive spin on things.

Somehow, everything kind of works out in the end doesn't it? Now, the new question is if everything goes as planned and we get offered a job, how long would we have to wait for a class date?

 

[Brand09]

They should offer you a spot for scoring a certain score. I can't think of any conceivable reason that makes sense for why someone with a 97 should be flapping in the breeze because he didn't pick the right states. I mean, offer somewhere, and if the higher scores don;t want it, then go to the lower people. Makes sense to me

If this is happening then it would make sense that other factors are used when placing apps than just using your test scores. Such as education, experience and work history. Just a thought.

 

[CMS3185]

If this is happening then it would make sense that other factors are used when placing apps than just using your test scores. Such as education, experience and work history. Just a thought.

They look at the ENTIRE application at the panel.

Zack, how are you doing? Keeping busy?

 

[KernVet]

They look at the ENTIRE application at the panel.

Zack, how are you doing? Keeping busy?

Oh yea, trying to keep as busy as I can. Just working at a bookstore in the meantime till all of this FAA stuff falls into place. Life here in OKC is pretty bland at the moment. Just waiting for baseball to start and the tornado season to kick into gear in the next couple months.

How about you Chris?

 

[Brand09]

They look at the ENTIRE application at the panel.

Thanks. Once I read on further someone had mentioned that, too. I haven't been on the forum a few weeks so I'm still catching up on posts.
Does anyone know what kinds of work history listed on your app that could be beneficial during the review process? Does work or education experience weigh stronger one way or the other?

 

[KernVet]

They look at the ENTIRE application at the panel.

Thanks. Once I read on further someone had mentioned that, too. I haven't been on the forum a few weeks so I'm still catching up on posts.
Does anyone know what kinds of work history listed on your app that could be beneficial during the review process? Does work or education experience weigh stronger one way or the other?

I'm taking a stab here but I would say experience in the aviation industry is plus that they look for. Like Chris said, they look at the entire thing. So say you had a BA in aviation management and had working experience in the industry, I would think you would be a more qualified candidate. I would say commercial pilots are desirable, they already know about airspaces, the proper radio techniques, and anything else that they could take from their experience and apply it to the other side. Military controllers are a shoe in. Military in general gets preference, especially if you are "Disabled Veteran".

 

[CMS3185]

I'm taking a stab here but I would say experience in the aviation industry is plus that they look for. Like Chris said, they look at the entire thing. So say you had a BA in aviation management and had working experience in the industry, I would think you would be a more qualified candidate. I would say commercial pilots are desirable, they already know about airspaces, the proper radio techniques, and anything else that they could take from their experience and apply it to the other side. Military controllers are a shoe in. Military in general gets preference, especially if you are "Disabled Veteran".

For what it is worth, the facility I visited really likes applicants with solid aviation backgrounds and if you sell yourself to them, and they like you, they will probably request that you be selected for that particular facility. It sometimes is not that easy though since it is up to the selection panel and OKC hiring people as to where you fall on the list of people being reviewed. IF they get to your name and there is still room at the facility, you got it. If not, well, hopefully they can put you somewhere else.

They told me they love applicants that have a solid aviation background (degree somewhere in the aeronautics industry is great), especially commercial pilots, but in no way means you are a shoe in. They also like vets too considering the wide range of knowledge they bring. They liked commercial pilots due to the extensive knowledge they bring to the table.

Zack, I am just hanging out right now wishing this process was a bit quicker I'll PM you.

 

[dli1314]

I called the FAA Careers Division this morning. They told me PUBNAT 5 should receive email notifications regarding GEOPREFS in about a month. Interviews to follow a month later.

CSP is scheduled for april, so yeah, we should start seeing GEOPREFS in march.