Firm Offer Letter

I received the following FOL on June 30th, 2011:
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Dear Mr. Harris:


I am pleased to extend the following firm employment offer to you:

      Position: Air Traffic Control Specialist, AT-2152-EC
     Option: Terminal
     Type of Appointment: Excepted Appointment NTE 13 months;
     full-time, temporary
     Salary: $42,319 per annum, which includes 14.16% locality pay
     Effective: August 8, 2011

You are required to attend initial air traffic training at the FAA Academy located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, beginning August 8, 2011. Classes will be in session for approximately 37 classroom days.

During this temporary appointment, you will earn annual and sick leave. You will also be eligible for other federal benefits to include; health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, as well as participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is similar to a 401K.

You can expect to receive information from the FAA Academy on travel arrangements and lodging available in the Oklahoma City area before you are scheduled to report to the FAA Academy. Please read this packet of information thoroughly. For information regarding housing, per diem, and other student information visit the website at http://www.academy.faa.gov/ama100. You are encouraged to make your lodging arrangements as soon as possible since space is limited in some locations.

We are required by law to verify proof of identity and employment eligibility. When you report to the FAA Academy, it is important that you bring a picture I.D. (state driver’s license, military I.D., passport), and your original Social Security Card, birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship. Photocopies of these documents do not meet the requirement of the law. In addition, if you have any other Federal civilian or military service, please bring proof of that service with you.

Upon successful completion of this initial training at the FAA Academy and all other requirements for continuing employment, including all evaluations required by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), you may be converted to a permanent position:

     Position: Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal), AT-2152-EC
     Salary: $52,427 per annum, which includes 14.16% locality pay
     Duty Location: FAA Binghamton ATCT/TRACON
     Binghamton Regional Airport 2534 Airport Rd Box 17
     Johnson City, NY 13790
     Type of Appointment: Excepted-Conditional; full-time,
     permanent.


Probationary Period: All permanent hires are required to complete a one-year probationary period from the effective date of their appointment unless the probationary period has been satisfied previously in accordance with FAA HRPM EMP-1.4, New Hire Probationary Period.

You will be granted one workday for travel to your assigned facility upon successful completion of FAA Academy training. You are not authorized payment of moving expenses.

When you report to your assigned facility, you will be in a developmental training status until you attain Certified Professional Controller status. You will receive salary increases as you complete each required developmental phase. As a condition of continuing employment, you will be required to successfully complete air traffic controller training and obtain facility ratings within uniformly applicable time limits. Failure to do so will result in separation from the FAA.

If you are not interested in this position, please contact me immediately. You may also contact me if you have any questions. Welcome to the FAA!