FAA Academy: Tips for Successful Studying, part I

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Almost 23 years ago exactly, I was headed to the Academy in Oklahoma City as a newly hired controller trainee. My, how time flies. Recently, the atoleadingedge.com team had the chance to visit with a group of new hires and check-in on what life as a student at today’s Academy is like. It was interesting to hear how much has changed over the years. However, a lot remains as it was in the winter of 1987. Good friends. Lots of studying. Surrounded by people trying to do their best. An amazing environment if you stop to think about it.

FAA Academy: Things to Do in OKC, part I

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While in OKC, we took the opportunity to ask our current generation of new employees what life is like. Those thoughts were captured in a new video series we call Academy Life Preview. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be rolling out small videos focused on things like study habits and what to do in OKC. We hope those nearing retirement like me can reflect back to our beginnings and if there is someone driving by considering a career with the FAA maybe they can have a glimpse of what Academy life is like.

FAA Academy: Tips for Finding Housing, part I

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The new hire employees, both technicians and controllers, are looking ahead to a career that is exciting, challenging, and very rewarding. As current employees, many of us nearing retirement, it is my hope that we leave them a legacy of service and performance. We should realize how important it is to connect our new employees with information and resources that will help ease their transition to the FAA and be successful in their careers from day one. In the near future we'll also be launching a Facility Life Preview series similar to the Academy Life one. We're especially looking for volunteers to help out with new videos. To find out how you can be a part of this new initiative and share previews of life at the Academy or your facility, email Marilee Nauman.

Happy Holidays to all and best wishes for the New Year.