IntlJetcrew
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Ok. I have been here 3 days now and I wanted to start this thread to help out all the people after me. If you have any questions, please feel free to private me and I can try and answer them. I am currently in basics for enroute.
Day 1: Everyone has to meet at the main security building by 7am to get your security badge. Try to get there between 630 and 645. If you are driving, thats fine because they give you a parking pass right there. If you are taking the FAA bus, that's fine too. It will get you there in time. Just be sure to tell the driver that you have to go to the security building or they won't stop there. If you did take the bus, you'll have to catch a ride with someone who drove to go over to the training building. The rest of the day is typical 1st day on the job type of stuff. Lots of paperwork and briefings. You get a 10-15 minute break every 60-90 minutes and 30-40 minute break for lunch. There is a little snack place in the building that is a little pricey. The big dining hall is just across the road. You can get a full lunch and a drink for like 7 bucks.
Everything you have read here at jetcareers about cell phones, lateness etc is all very true. Don't have your cell on in the class. Don't ever, ever be late. You probably won't get fired the first time, but they will write you up and the letter will go to your facility. So far, the instructors are great. They know what they are talking about and are very professional. At the same time, they know how to crack a good (clean) joke and have tons of great ATC stories.
Day 2: Spent the morning finishing up orientation stuff. Finally started on actual ATC stuff in the afternoon. All the lessons are on powerpoint. You get a booklet for each lesson, which is basically the powerpoint on paper. At the end of each lesson, you take a test which is just for you to gauge how much you retained. At the end of every block (about every week), you have a block test that counts. You get to keep the lesson booklets and the test questions and answers so they make great study guides!
Day 3: Just more learning. This stuff is as basic as it gets. Even if you have zero knowledge about aviation, you'll do fine. As for your schedule, for basics at least, you'll be on days (7am-330pm) or nights (330-midnight) or a mix of both.
I'll update this post as more interesting stuff happens.
Day 1: Everyone has to meet at the main security building by 7am to get your security badge. Try to get there between 630 and 645. If you are driving, thats fine because they give you a parking pass right there. If you are taking the FAA bus, that's fine too. It will get you there in time. Just be sure to tell the driver that you have to go to the security building or they won't stop there. If you did take the bus, you'll have to catch a ride with someone who drove to go over to the training building. The rest of the day is typical 1st day on the job type of stuff. Lots of paperwork and briefings. You get a 10-15 minute break every 60-90 minutes and 30-40 minute break for lunch. There is a little snack place in the building that is a little pricey. The big dining hall is just across the road. You can get a full lunch and a drink for like 7 bucks.
Everything you have read here at jetcareers about cell phones, lateness etc is all very true. Don't have your cell on in the class. Don't ever, ever be late. You probably won't get fired the first time, but they will write you up and the letter will go to your facility. So far, the instructors are great. They know what they are talking about and are very professional. At the same time, they know how to crack a good (clean) joke and have tons of great ATC stories.
Day 2: Spent the morning finishing up orientation stuff. Finally started on actual ATC stuff in the afternoon. All the lessons are on powerpoint. You get a booklet for each lesson, which is basically the powerpoint on paper. At the end of each lesson, you take a test which is just for you to gauge how much you retained. At the end of every block (about every week), you have a block test that counts. You get to keep the lesson booklets and the test questions and answers so they make great study guides!
Day 3: Just more learning. This stuff is as basic as it gets. Even if you have zero knowledge about aviation, you'll do fine. As for your schedule, for basics at least, you'll be on days (7am-330pm) or nights (330-midnight) or a mix of both.
I'll update this post as more interesting stuff happens.
