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  1. Ravengirl

    Altitude deviations

    Well, I'm not ATCT, but I thought I'd throw my $0.02 in here. I had my private pilot certificate long before I ever thought about becoming an air traffic controller, because originally I wanted to be a professional pilot. I just happened to switch sides, is all :) I work at Denver Center, and...
  2. Ravengirl

    Weird Fltplan Fixes

    I can't speak for every facility, but at Denver Center (and every center/TRACON I've visited), we have things like major NAVAIDS, jet/victor routes, and sector boundaries displayed. I have the ability to bring up things like departure transitions if I like, too. Also, we have the ability to slap...
  3. Ravengirl

    Confusion ATC clearance phraseology

    I've always been told that if the original clearance is changed, I need to re-state any applicable crossing restrictions. Just my $.02. SW
  4. Ravengirl

    Off the street hiring questions

    This is a link to the current pay scales: https://employees.faa.gov/employee_services/pay_perf/pay/media/ATSPPmasterJan2007.xls
  5. Ravengirl

    Off the street hiring questions

    The FAA imposed a new pay scale and set of working rules (I will not call it a contract because that would imply it was an agreement between two parties, which it was not) on September 3rd of last year. I would strongly recommend to EVERYONE to do your research before committing yourself to...
  7. Ravengirl

    Off the street hiring questions

    You will make $8.61/hr BEFORE taxes at the Academy. No per diem, and benefits are offered, but you're not going to be able to afford them. Save your pennies, in other words. You will make $32,200/yr., give or take, plus whatever locality is applicable, when you get to your facility. Depending...
  8. Ravengirl

    Off the street hiring questions

    Everything varies by facility, but to give you an example of how things are done at Denver Center: At ZDV, you bid on your crew according to what days you want off. A-G are the designators for the crews. A crew has Saturday-Sunday off, B crew has Sunday-Monday off, C crew Monday-Tuesday off...
  9. Ravengirl

    Off the street hiring questions

    You go exactly where the FAA wants you to go - trust me, they don't really care about what your wants and needs are. I applied for the old Western Pacific region and ended up at Denver Center, so there you go. Look for hiring announcements with PUB in the title (those are public hire...
  10. Ravengirl

    What is the Service Ceiling of a Bird?

    The highest bird I've ever seen while flying was only around 1500 feet. Then again, I'm a low-time pilot whose time till now has been limited to buzzing around SoCal. However, it should amuse you to know that the FAA academy believes birds fly in the vicinity of Jackson, MS at 13,000 feet...
  11. Ravengirl

    Pilots & Cali - Do They Mix?

    I've been in SoCal my entire life, but as usual, your mileage may vary... If you want to live anywhere near SNA, expect to pay upwards of $1100/month for not a lot of space. I live three miles west of SNA (in Costa Mesa) and pay $1265/month for a 680 square foot 1 bedroom shoebox. The parking...
  13. Ravengirl

    So when's the flightinfo reunion?

    Eh, you're not THAT bad :p
  14. Ravengirl

    John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana CA

    I live ten minutes away and do most of my flying from there. It's home!
  15. Ravengirl

    Music with aviation theme

    Jets to Brazil - Air Traffic Control System of a Down - Jet Pilot
  16. Ravengirl

    Firefox web browser

    Amen!
  17. Ravengirl

    FAA Medical Doctor

    True this. I used to work in a GI lab...better safe than sorry. Stephanie
  19. Ravengirl

    one of my seldom SERIOUS posts...Please Read...

    My best wishes...another stranger is pulling for her. Stephanie
  20. Ravengirl

    ASA 529 on National Geo. Channel

    I second this...it's a decent read.
  21. Ravengirl

    Faa Atc Hiring In 2006

    I wish I knew! All I know is that they want to start getting me processed now. I was told to expect a call in the upcoming weeks to discuss my preferences. *shrugs* You'll know when I do :rolleyes: Stephanie
  22. Ravengirl

    Faa Atc Hiring In 2006

    Yep. I got my call this morning :) Stephanie
  23. Ravengirl

    Departing VFR into IFR

    This accident killed a couple of guys I went to high school with. Be careful out there...
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