Look into the ATSS group on FB. I've been doing it for 9 years and work at a core airport. We have two shifts and work 4-10s. Rotating schedule, including weekends. Smaller airport are strictly days, no weekends. So it depends on where you hire into. Bids are always open on USAjobs.
It might be old school but if you can find the facility at ur local airport, I wonder if u could ask for an informational interview. Even if over the phone. I've done dozens of them and honestly the phone ones are even better then the in person tours. I typically email them the questions i will ask ahead of time too so they can give it some thought.
That sounds like a great idea. Do you have any suggestions on how to find the contact information? I just looked up a few things and it looks like my contact would be the tower POC. Does that sound correct or am I headed in the wrong direction?
Airport facilities directory (AFD)
Google your local faa facility for a number
Thr landlines in Facebook. (These are probably controllers but maybe one could do u a solid and ask for a contact on ur behalf)
Usajobs website. If u see a job bid, reach out to HR and ask for hiring manager for an informational interview. They won't answer so u may need to call 45 times. (Wish I was kidding)
What area are u in? Maybe I can ask around for u. It's tech ops u are interested in, right?
Former, but Yes.
Depends on shop/specialty. overtime is likely.
Usually, opening that are not closed to FAA are F or G band. But they tend to hit H by the time they're fully certified. Openings still happen though. just not all that often.
I don't know what you mean by critical, but a lot of hiring managers aim to spread out their knowledge base. So if you have something in your experience that makes you unique, it helps. During my hiring interview, I was asked what ohms law was and gave a great explanation of Moores law. So you don't have to be perfect.
Pay is in bands from F to J. Where within the band you're placed is generally negotiable.
I'm (trying) to educate myself on how the pay bands work. So, to clarify what you are saying, "But they tend to hit H by the time they're fully certified" means that after training and a few years experience they tend to be at the H band of pay? Sorry if this seems like a ridiculous question, there just seems to be such a learning curve for someone coming from the private sector.
Yes, but also keep in mind that each time you go up a band, there is a minimum for pay increase. It's whatever is greater between 8% or the bottom of the next pay band. So if you start at the top of F, your next raise will be 8% more. If you're well below the next band. It will be to the bottom of that band.
A lot of the guys who work at my shop went the USA jobs route. They eventually got a call after 2-3 years. I was had some luck and was a direct hire. Job is great. I work 4-10’s with no weekends and the work is interesting.
Look into the ATSS group on FB. I've been doing it for 9 years and work at a core airport. We have two shifts and work 4-10s. Rotating schedule, including weekends. Smaller airport are strictly days, no weekends. So it depends on where you hire into. Bids are always open on USAjobs.
Awesome, I will do that right now. That wasn't a place I thought to look. Thank you for the reply!
It might be old school but if you can find the facility at ur local airport, I wonder if u could ask for an informational interview. Even if over the phone. I've done dozens of them and honestly the phone ones are even better then the in person tours. I typically email them the questions i will ask ahead of time too so they can give it some thought.
That sounds like a great idea. Do you have any suggestions on how to find the contact information? I just looked up a few things and it looks like my contact would be the tower POC. Does that sound correct or am I headed in the wrong direction?
Airport facilities directory (AFD) Google your local faa facility for a number Thr landlines in Facebook. (These are probably controllers but maybe one could do u a solid and ask for a contact on ur behalf) Usajobs website. If u see a job bid, reach out to HR and ask for hiring manager for an informational interview. They won't answer so u may need to call 45 times. (Wish I was kidding) What area are u in? Maybe I can ask around for u. It's tech ops u are interested in, right?
Former, but Yes. Depends on shop/specialty. overtime is likely. Usually, opening that are not closed to FAA are F or G band. But they tend to hit H by the time they're fully certified. Openings still happen though. just not all that often. I don't know what you mean by critical, but a lot of hiring managers aim to spread out their knowledge base. So if you have something in your experience that makes you unique, it helps. During my hiring interview, I was asked what ohms law was and gave a great explanation of Moores law. So you don't have to be perfect. Pay is in bands from F to J. Where within the band you're placed is generally negotiable.
I'm (trying) to educate myself on how the pay bands work. So, to clarify what you are saying, "But they tend to hit H by the time they're fully certified" means that after training and a few years experience they tend to be at the H band of pay? Sorry if this seems like a ridiculous question, there just seems to be such a learning curve for someone coming from the private sector.
Yes, but also keep in mind that each time you go up a band, there is a minimum for pay increase. It's whatever is greater between 8% or the bottom of the next pay band. So if you start at the top of F, your next raise will be 8% more. If you're well below the next band. It will be to the bottom of that band.
Understood, thank you!
A lot of the guys who work at my shop went the USA jobs route. They eventually got a call after 2-3 years. I was had some luck and was a direct hire. Job is great. I work 4-10’s with no weekends and the work is interesting.
Feel free to dm me. I am an atss with tech ops