transition to the darkside?

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I'm curious how you guys kept up with the online application for the FAA. I filled out a few and found them cumbersome to say the least. I haven't gone back in to update them because I found them so onerous. Any tips to be moved to the top of the pile?

 

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I'm curious how you guys kept up with the online application for the FAA. I filled out a few and found them cumbersome to say the least. I haven't gone back in to update them because I found them so onerous.

Agreed. Initially, completing the app is a real PITA! Once done though, it's not a big deal to update every 3-6 months.

Any tips to be moved to the top of the pile?

Not really, you're one fish in a sea of literally thousands.

If you have anyone you know at your FSDO, make sure they know you've applied. There are no Letters of Recomendation anymore...it's all online. The FSDO or whichever office is posting the position does have some input on who is selected to interview. If you're a veteran, your app gets bonus points. If you're a wounded warrior, bonus points again.

That's the best you can hope for.

You can expect it to take a minimum of 6 months for your app to make it through the system. I have heard of some going quicker but they're few and far between.

PM me if you like.