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09-29-2008, 06:44 AM
#11
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,107
Security
I think it's OK to talk about the application process, as long as no screening, training, or operational details are discussed...if that happens the thread will have to go away.
Thanks!
Thanks!
09-29-2008, 06:54 AM
#12
CA
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: I am the Captain now...
Posts: 1,006
It took me about 5 months to complete the entire thing. Best training I've ever gone through. You'll have a blast, trust me. And the food is good too! 
09-29-2008, 07:03 AM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: 737 CA
Posts: 2,576
4.5 months in the police academy and I lost weight (didn't have any to lose back then and I lost some).
1 week in FFDO training and I gained weight. Good food; all you can eat.
Training is good too.
1 week in FFDO training and I gained weight. Good food; all you can eat.
Training is good too.
09-29-2008, 08:02 AM
#14
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: Pro FO
Posts: 56
I went through about 3 yrs ago and it took about 4 months from initial application until I was eligible to go to Artesia. Great training, food, people and bar.
Just do it.
There are no strings attached. Some people go through the program and decide it is not really for them. This is OK too.
If you currently have any bad habits when shooting, they will be discovered and fixed. It was a really really good time.
...and you get to avoid the Smurf police... except on those pesky international flights
Just do it.
There are no strings attached. Some people go through the program and decide it is not really for them. This is OK too.
If you currently have any bad habits when shooting, they will be discovered and fixed. It was a really really good time.
...and you get to avoid the Smurf police... except on those pesky international flights
09-29-2008, 08:45 AM
#15
Works harder not smarter
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 142
Start to finish was 6 months (some/most in my class stated around 12 months). As soon as they ask you for something, you do it - this will help expedite. Very detailed, so cross your 't's and dot your 'i's. It's much more than being armed. It's about being apart of a great group - a fraternal group - to be a deputized federal officer is a great thing. Furloughed or 'to be' (notified) furloughed status will hamper/stop your application process. The program is highly recommended and as ImEbee stated, the more FFDO's the merrier. Keep plugging away at it and Good luck!!!
09-29-2008, 05:04 PM
#16
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Posts: 268
Just wondering, when you switch airlines with very little or no break in employment, do you have to give up the credentials and requalify, or is it easier than that?
09-30-2008, 04:19 AM
#17
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Posts: 58
I leave for Artesia this coming Sunday. I started my application back in March and the background check was done at the end of August. I'm really looking forward to going and I have never heard anything bad about the program. Whoever said it before is right though, once you get a status change, then do the next step, whatever it is as soon as possible. Nothing is too hard or time consuming. Can't wait for next week!
09-30-2008, 06:00 AM
#18
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: 88B - Loud Pipes Save Lives
Posts: 1,597
I head out in a few weeks. I started the application process back in February but did not get cleared until August. The hardest part for me was scheduling the written exam in ATL as most testing centers were booked for weeks. Once clear of that though, I was able to do the psych eval within a few weeks. It took nearly four months for the background check to go through. I was cleared back in August but had to find a week that would work and that's why its taken me an extra month to get finished.
Did anyone have any problems jumpseating out following the program on Saturday evening?
Did anyone have any problems jumpseating out following the program on Saturday evening?
09-30-2008, 06:05 AM
#19
Happy to be here
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A-320A
Posts: 18,563
DAL I have taken many people out of ABQ that were coming from or going too. None had stated there was an issue, and all loved it.
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