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Employment of Retired Military Air Traffic Controllers Program
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What is the purpose of the program? |
Military controllers were leaving military
service in order to be hired by FAA prior to their reaching age 31. The
purpose of this program is to reduce DOD’s losses of experienced active
duty military air traffic controllers by providing special opportunities
for those active duty military air traffic controllers who serve a full
career with the military.
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Who is eligible? |
Individuals must meet all of the
following criteria:
1. Be on terminal leave pending retirement
from active duty military service or have retired from active duty
military service on or after September 17, 1999.
2. Have received either air traffic control
specialist certification or a facility rating according to FAA standards.
In addition, individuals must be U.S.
citizens at the time of application and meet all application,
qualification and position requirements, including applicable medical and
security requirements. |
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What positions are covered? |
Civilian air traffic control
positions in the FAA whose primary duties require that the employees be
actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic. This
includes the positions of immediate supervisors of any employees actively
engaged in the separation and control of air traffic. Essentially, these
are terminal and en route positions covered by PL 92-297.
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How do I apply? |
You can apply by sending an application to the
Aviation Careers Division in Oklahoma City, OK.
Click to view the vacancy announcement
for this
program and to obtain the proper forms.
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Will I be a permanent employee? |
If you are hired under this program, you will be placed on a time-limited appointment,
meaning the appointment will have a specific termination date attached to it.
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How long is the initial appointment?
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No more than 10 years
Additionally, no appointment may exceed the last day of the
month in which you reach age 56. |
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Can appointments be extended? For how long?
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Yes. In successive appointments for up to 5
years at a time. An appointment may not exceed last day of the month in
which you turn age 56.
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I am a former military controller who was
hired as a civilian controller at DOD. I was already over 31 when DOD
hired me, so they gave me an age waiver. Previously, FAA would not hire
me. Can I apply now?
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Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria
above. |
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What will I be paid? |
You will initially be paid at the top of the ATC-3 pay band,
currently: $50,725 This is basic pay. FAA employees in some areas receive cost of
living allowances (COLA) or upward adjustments called locality pay.
Both vary by geographic location.
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If hired, can I move to other active
controller or related supervisory positions? |
Yes, but you must be in a time limited
appointment. |
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If hired, can I move into other FAA
positions? |
Yes. |
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Can I ever receive a permanent appointment
at FAA?
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Yes, but only in positions not covered by
the maximum entry age rules. |
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If I am hired, do I go to the FAA Academy
for initial training?
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No. You enter the appropriate phase of field
training as determined by the receiving facility. |
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What employee benefits will I receive? |
Most employees earn leave. If your initial appointment is for longer than 1 year,
you will be eligible to participate in the health insurance, life insurance,
and retirement programs.
Please note that, depending on your age at
hire and length of service, you may not be eligible to retire from the
Civil Service when you reach age 56. |
