Just to clarify, we can get the low and high-altitude sectionals and start from there? Or is there a specific map just for ZTL airspace? I am only familiar with the sectional charts and I guess ZTL overlaps onto several of those.
I'm trying to follow this thread, all this applies to TERMINAL ?
No OT until you at least get checked out on two positions.
Being checked out of two positions means you are at D2 or something different?
When I went through ZBW in the mid '80's you had to learn the entire ATRCC's airspace first, then your specific area. We had something like 700+ intersections, 200+ VOR's, etc. Mind numbing. You deal with all altitudes. Sometimes you own to the surface. Then the controller above you owns 110-170 (11,000 to 17,000) and then they guy above you owns FL180 to FL310 then an ultra high sector above that.
Area E
Loving the new 7110 revision (I think it is S) with the "Shall issue specific taxi instructions to every plane" nonsense.
For those of your going to towers, try and learn the airport layout before you get there. It will really help you out during ground OJT...
Ok, so to recap and confirm some things I've seen in a few threads here:
Once you get to the facility you are entered into classroom training which consists of M-F 8 hour days.
After you get checked out you get put on position and then start shift work. Usually you're put on the same schedule as your trainer.
After you get checked out on position (terminology I'm used to is "rated") you then are open to overtime Yes. Does this sound about right?
How long is the classroom portion? It depends on how long it takes you to get through all the training and DYSIM lab problems. I know getting rated on position varies, but does the classroom portion vary as well? :yeahthat:TIA!
Any truth to this?Or, save your money/paper until you reach the Academy and you'll receive a .65 at no charge, on the U.S. government's dollar.
Any truth to this?