How long were you Eligible for Offer?
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How long were you Eligible for Offer?
Good morning all.
Just wondering how long some of you have sat in the Eligible for Offer pool before receiving a seat. I’m aware not all folks will make it out of this pool, but am interested to see what others’ experiences have been.
For context, I applied November 2018 in the YVR FIR, tested in January on what I believe was the last run of the WSIM out here, interviewed in late June, and had my status updated to Eligible for Offer at the beginning of September. Indicated I was most interested in VFR, but am interested in pursuing any opportunity to get into the field.
Thank you all in advance!
Just wondering how long some of you have sat in the Eligible for Offer pool before receiving a seat. I’m aware not all folks will make it out of this pool, but am interested to see what others’ experiences have been.
For context, I applied November 2018 in the YVR FIR, tested in January on what I believe was the last run of the WSIM out here, interviewed in late June, and had my status updated to Eligible for Offer at the beginning of September. Indicated I was most interested in VFR, but am interested in pursuing any opportunity to get into the field.
Thank you all in advance!
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Been there since Novembre 2018, havent had interview yet.
reapplied after 1 year from my first Wsim Test in November 2017.
reapplied after 1 year from my first Wsim Test in November 2017.
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I had my 1st phone interview on June 9th 2018. I did the language test a few weeks after.
My 18 month is calculated from that 1st interview.
My 18 month is calculated from that 1st interview.
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Re: How long were you Eligible for Offer?
I applied in Summer of 2015. One of the last of us that did the W-SIM....scored high enough on everything and streamed IFR in late fall 2015 (missed that round of offers). Spring of 2016 was offered standby VFR which I accepted. Studied my butt off in hopes someone would back out, nothing happened but was told I had a high likelihood of an offer in the next round (fall 2016). Came and went and didn't get a single call, was crushed. I was a student in school at the time as a previous employer I absolutely loved called and created a position just for me which I accepted and started January 2017. At this point I should have withdrawn from ATC consideration but was advised not to. This was a big mistake. Nav called in March and offered VFR training that spring. Unfortunately out of respect for my current employer that poured a lot of resources into bringing me on board and creating a role for me, I had to decline (I also had a new baby boy and wife that felt it was all too busy).
I was in an unfortunate place being that due to everything else in my life, I put it all on hold especially since I streamed so high. It still eats me to this day that by now (assuming I passed) I would be in a tower doing my dream job. Now I have been with my employer 18 months and by the time I would get an offer (assuming I can make it through FEAST, and all moves quickly) I will have been there 2 years and can leave without burning a bridge, or screwing them over. At least this go round, I don't need to make any decisions and can wait a couple of years for my offer if that is what it takes, I won't be risking my families' well being, or screwing over an amazing company and a particular individual that invested in me.
So long winded, but to answer your question, I was eligible for about 16 months as IFR before getting a firm VFR training seat offered.
I was in an unfortunate place being that due to everything else in my life, I put it all on hold especially since I streamed so high. It still eats me to this day that by now (assuming I passed) I would be in a tower doing my dream job. Now I have been with my employer 18 months and by the time I would get an offer (assuming I can make it through FEAST, and all moves quickly) I will have been there 2 years and can leave without burning a bridge, or screwing them over. At least this go round, I don't need to make any decisions and can wait a couple of years for my offer if that is what it takes, I won't be risking my families' well being, or screwing over an amazing company and a particular individual that invested in me.
So long winded, but to answer your question, I was eligible for about 16 months as IFR before getting a firm VFR training seat offered.
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I feel for your unfortunate turn of events. Far from being any of the other folks who get neither a seat in training nor a good job they like outside of Nav, but definitely a long journey. I admire your perseverance and i hope you're successful in the coming application process once more.outflying8 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:00 am I applied in Summer of 2015. One of the last of us that did the W-SIM....scored high enough on everything and streamed IFR in late fall 2015 (missed that round of offers). Spring of 2016 was offered standby VFR which I accepted. Studied my butt off in hopes someone would back out, nothing happened but was told I had a high likelihood of an offer in the next round (fall 2016). Came and went and didn't get a single call, was crushed. I was a student in school at the time as a previous employer I absolutely loved called and created a position just for me which I accepted and started January 2017. At this point I should have withdrawn from ATC consideration but was advised not to. This was a big mistake. Nav called in March and offered VFR training that spring. Unfortunately out of respect for my current employer that poured a lot of resources into bringing me on board and creating a role for me, I had to decline (I also had a new baby boy and wife that felt it was all too busy).
I was in an unfortunate place being that due to everything else in my life, I put it all on hold especially since I streamed so high. It still eats me to this day that by now (assuming I passed) I would be in a tower doing my dream job. Now I have been with my employer 18 months and by the time I would get an offer (assuming I can make it through FEAST, and all moves quickly) I will have been there 2 years and can leave without burning a bridge, or screwing them over. At least this go round, I don't need to make any decisions and can wait a couple of years for my offer if that is what it takes, I won't be risking my families' well being, or screwing over an amazing company and a particular individual that invested in me.
So long winded, but to answer your question, I was eligible for about 16 months as IFR before getting a firm VFR training seat offered.
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Re: How long were you Eligible for Offer?
Thanks! me too!whatisttv wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:08 pm
I feel for your unfortunate turn of events. Far from being any of the other folks who get neither a seat in training nor a good job they like outside of Nav, but definitely a long journey. I admire your perseverance and i hope you're successful in the coming application process once more.
I love all respectful dialogue of multiple views and opinions. If you want to chat with me directly, please do send me a PM