I applied online. The process took 12 months. I interviewed at FAA in Jan 2010
Interview
I applied online about seven years ago. It took a bit before I was contacted. I received a date to take the AT-SAT, which is an aptitude test for controllers. I scored well on the test, had an interview and took the MMPI-2. I was offered a location and accepted (If I had known declining was an option to receive another location, I would have). Shortly after, I was given a date to show up for training in Oklahoma City.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This job has a high suicide rate? Isn't that job really stressful?
I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at FAA (Binghamton, NY)
Interview
The interview process includes a psychiatric questionnaire, a drug test and a background check. All of this takes an inordinate amount of time. The interview itself is conducted by the local air traffic manager and isn't extremely important to the hiring process. It does help you get a feel for the job and the expectations if you are hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The actual interview isn't difficult nor is it really as important as passing the AT-SAT exam and making the hiring list. It's more of a formality.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at FAA (Oklahoma City, OK) in May 2010
Interview
Process is long, outdated and not precisely clear and is dynamic. Key is landing the interview and getting through the red tape and into an actual interview. Interview was a panel based interview with questions ranging from technical to objective in nature.
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