What to Expect at FLETC
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- This video is about what to expect at FLETC, your daily schedule and a few places to eat and visit off campus.
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0:00 Into
0:19 Topics to Cover
0:40 How TSA FLETC Began
1:10 How Long is FLETC
1:21 How Much to Pack/Laundry
1:51 Where is TSA FLETC
2:06 First Day of Class
2:29 FLETC Uniforms
3:08 Curfews?
3:30 Driving to FLETC
3:56 Daily Life
4:20 What to Study/When to study
4:45 Exams at FLETC and Scoring
5:25 Daily schedule/Class Schedule/Daily Procedures (Watch entire section)
6:25 FLETC app/Food Quality/Dining hall options
7:48 Bring Water Bottle
8:09 Attendance Policy
8:25 Wi-Fi in Dorms
8:51 Govt Travel Credit Card and Proper Use
9:44 My Experience
10:26 Things to do - Happy Hour
10:47 Food/Bars Off Campus/BBQ/Fried Chicken/Late Night Food
12:15 Weekend Day Trips
Food:
Gnats Landing - www.yelp.com/biz/gnats-landin...
Southern Soul BBQ - www.yelp.com/biz/southern-sou...
Waffle House - www.yelp.com/biz/waffle-house...
Publix - www.yelp.com/biz/publix-super...
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***A few things to add***
You get your own room but will share a bathroom
You get regular breaks during the day
This was a very helpful video Fazle! I liked how you spoke about your experiences and also gave recommendations. The little gif videos are also hilarious lol. Going to rewatch this when I go to FLETC!
No problem, happy to help. Watch the video in the description too, it’s by TSA and more about the training program.
Another great thoroughly made vlog! Thanks 🤟🏾👌🏾👍🏾🤩
I appreciate the info! I start orientation January 16 and figured that I should get as much info as I can get before beginning.
Thanks for the info! I’ve been with TSA since 1/1/23 and I’m going to FLETC very shortly. I ve been watching your channel since I started my journey into TSA (step 1 till now) and your videos have help me each step of the way! Just want to say thank!!
Happy to help!
How long did it take for you to get anywhere after you passed your medical evaluation?
@user-xd5bb6en3w right now the average total time it taking is 1 year from CBT to final hire date. How fast things get processed depends on how busy the medical facilities are and how fast your HR can process the paperwork.
@@theTSAguy okay guys I initially put in my application back in May of this year I think and I did all the process and stuff. I did have to resubmit my e86 so I’m thinking that’s what could be taking longer but idk
Thankfully, my local Airport had just started using TSA for its flights. So that made my process go pretty fast. It took less than 3 months from start to finish, and the steps didn't go in order.
Thanks for the info. This is the video I needed. Just got out of many years in the Army as a Cav Scout and ADA, and just got offered a job for an agency, so I of course have to go to FLETC. I went to OSUT in the summer at Ft. Benning, GA so I am hoping I have don't end up there again in the middle of the summer.
As long as you don’t going for TSA-FLETC, your experience will be a more like blue phase at AIT.
While stationed in Fort Stewart Georgia I always went to Sols Southern BBQ. I ordered the same thing Guy Fieri did. It’s amazing.
Lol I went every weekend for dinner and then to the beach for drinks
Thanks for the info.
Happy to help
I just went Jan 29th - Feb 11th. It was hot pretty much every day but there were a few chilly mornings. The uniform shirt is dark blue now not light blue. I believe another agency is light blue. Buy water from Walmart or the store on campus bc the water sucks. They provide a water bottle. Your badge is good to be scanned for 3 meals a day. Quiet time is at 10pm and curfew is at midnight meaning be in YOUR room. The bar SUCKS 😂 they only have beer or canned sangria type drinks. Those buses to Savannah or Tybee Island are non existent 😂.. they only do Walmart and Target runs either once or twice a week..head to the store at 6pm and the bus picks you back up at 8pm. They don't shuttle you around the campus and they DONT reimburse for food the first night even tho you'll get there after the chow hall is closed for the night. We struggled to get an uber the first night to take us ANYWHERE bc we were starved. So eat at the airport BEFORE you exit at Jacksonville. Or grab a snack. Once you exit, you don't have access to restaurants. Waffle house is nearby but they won't reimburse for that uber ride or the meal. Unfortunately Enterprise has raggedy and dirty cars. The ones at the Brunswick airport were clean but limited availability. Yes, I rented from both 😅. You will have to walk from your dorm to the front gate to get picked up by uber or receive food. No one is allowed on campus without a badge.
I see COVID eliminated the bus rides out of town. We had them when I was there. I had fun at the campus bar, I only stuck to beers, not into the fancy drinks.
Thanks for the updates!
@The TSA Guy Did the bus take ppl only on specific days or every day? Either way having that available sounds great. Our driver who took us to check in for our badges made it very clear to us. He said he and none of the other drivers are our chauffeur and they will NOT be giving any rides 😵💫😅
@nataliahenderson5312 Bus took people on holidays, sat/sun only.
I'm not surprised the bus drivers were that rude. They only get that blatant if people have tried to abuse the system in the past. I got yelled at by the bus driver bus one morning when we were being picked up at the hotel. I was always the last person running to the bus and wasn't wearing shoes.
In the bus driver's defense I woke up 10 mins before the bus left, and I only had enough time to put my shirt and pants on. So....yea, I wasn't really the best example 🤣
Now you know why I drove on my own. After the 3rd day I just started driving myself to campus. I don’t like being reliant. If I lived in Cali…I wouldn’t drive.
@nathalieanderson5312 thanks for updating on your stay. I’m still in the hiring process I just finish submitting my e/QIP and waiting to schedule medical. How long after this did your process took?
Great video. I just dropped an application today. I have been out of the Navy for two years. Hope something happens. I think ill watch some more of your videos.
Happy to help! what was your MOS?
@@theTSAguy In the Navy they call it Rate. I was a UT.
@jayholt2101 what’s a UT? Lol
@@theTSAguy Utilitiesman, I was a seabee
Just trying to add to your video Fazle. There's so much that no one told us! Mainly that shuttle. We thought we could get to Walmart any time on any day we wanted. Wrong!
All good, I appreciate the feedback because I got my TSA info from someone who went in 2021 and I combined it with my experience from USCIS and from talking to the TSA people there. It’s total night/day when you look at how each agency accommodates their people.
Getting around FLETC seemed miserable when I was there in 2019. I drove and had a hotel on St.Simmons, I got to skip a lot of those headaches 😂
Dude!!! I finally got my EOD date! March 27th!! Come visit me at LGA
Congrats! I’ll see if I have any flights that route me through there.
Nice video it’s very informative, in the dorms will you have to share it with someone?
You get your own room but might have to share a bathroom. Depends on which campus you are sent to
Hey, one thing I’m curious about I’m going to the same facility in Glencoe Georgia, but mine is for correctional officer training is it pretty much the same just as what you described in this video?
Life in general for you will be the same. The day-to-day details for you will be different. Every agency runs their day-to-day operations differently.
I don’t know if you’ll have to wear the FLETC daily work/training uniform but everyone has to wear the gym uniform.
Thank you sir for your videos.I finally get in .your videos and info really helped me lot in this journey .May Allah bless you sir .stay safe.
Hello Fazle,
Can you please answer my questions down below? I am interested in working as a federal air marshal. I have applied to be one last week on the 10th. I applied to be a TSO as well. I am scheduled to take the test on the 24th of this month.
My first question to you is, in your opinion, is it worth being a TSO worker? In terms of pay, work life balance, and working with people around you as well as the travelers? I know you talked about some of this, but I want to know a little more in-depth.
My second question to you is, the reason I asked you the first question is because mentioning earlier, I said I want to become a Federal Air Marshal. And I want to know if I have a better chance of becoming one starting off as a TSO worker rather than what I did and applied automatically?
Thanks
You’re better off just applying for air marshal fresh off the streets.
Hi
What about room mates at campus and do they have vending machines there also do u get a break between breakfast and lunch
Thanks for video
You don’t get roommates but you do share a bathroom with one other person. I think I saw vendor machines and yes you get breaks during the day
Thank you
I’m wanting to be an Air marshal one day is joining the TSA at an entry level position a good move?
I think the current air marshal posting is still open. Search “federal air marshal” in the usajobs search bar.
You don’t need to join the TSA to improve your chances, but it will make completing your paperwork a lot easier and you’ll get a lot insight to the federal hiring process by learning from others.
So if I’m in Washington will I be going there for training or is there a more local place?
You’re going to FLETC in Brunswick, GA for training.
Hey so i am currently in the progress and i don’t seems to find many answer to my questions is this like police Academy? Or basic training? What about this physical test? Oh lord I’m sorry with all my questions but is 20 weeks or 13 weeks
Nothing like basic training or police academy. This is going to be more like summer school. No physical tests. Training will be about 10 weeks, 2 weeks at FLETC.
Also what personal items are restricted to bring to your dorm or on campus in general? I’m assuming they check bags and things like that. I’m so excited to go
Your home airport will fill you in on what you can or can’t take. The usual travel items like clothes, meds, toiletries…
Leave the weapons at home. For anything else…a good rule of thumb is, if you have to ask then the answer is “no”
@@theTSAguy I’m driving there. I’m referring to on base at the training facility. The only thing I would have that’s questionable is my vape and I’m an adult I’m pretty sure I’m allowed to vape on my free time? I know several officers that do
In fact I believe my friend that went there for his training said he was able to have his vape in his dorm and didn’t have any issues but I don’t drink. I don’t smoke I don’t do anything besides just vaping nicotine and that’s better than cigarettes in my opinion. And on the FLETC website it says you can smoke outwide so i don’t see why they would care if it’s a vape or a cigarette so I would think I’ll be fine
Yea on federal property nicotine/tobacco products are fine. As far what you can or can’t do in your room will be in the FLETC packet If it’s legal then you’re good to go.
I was housed off campus so for me the rules were different.
@@theTSAguy yeah I figured it would be fine I mean it’s literally all I do is vape nicotine that’s it so if I couldn’t have it there at least in my room for when the day ends and step outside to have a few drags would be pretty devastating to me because it helps me alot Anyways thanks so much. I’m very excited/nervous to go but you helped a lot just knowing a general idea of what to expect
Are you off on the weekend at FLETC and what if there is a holiday on Monday the second week of your class? I go to class in several weeks.
You are off on the weekends and you will be given a full course schedule when you get there.
@@theTSAguy What about a Monday holiday in the second week? Also can you leave Saturday and come back Sunday? or do you have to be in the dorm every night? I have family in the area.
If you join the Facebook group you can ask the specifics there. I went to FLETC for USCIS and we didn’t have any restrictions. Any weekday that a holiday falls on will just extend the course, that’s how USCIS does it. TSA might be different.
My EOD was yesterday, I ORT’d today, tomorrow at the Terminal 😅
Congrats, let me know how you like it
Coastal town on west coast is much different than east coast lol. Im in California and our coast aint very humied ever
Yea you guys have Mediterranean weather most of the year
Hi, I love your videos, they’re so insightful. Are you by any chance Bangladeshi?
Yes I am, what gave it away?
@@theTSAguy Just a hunch 😉
Hey brother, how are you.. I got denied medical based on vision and diabetic even having documentation and doctor didn't bother to look at them and seeing me wearing glasses still been asked to take my glasses off to do the vision test, what's your input on this issue, thanks another for the videos
You should be getting an appeal packet in the mail soon. Have your private doctor check complete turn paperwork asap and send it back in using the mailing envelope provided.
Thank you so much . That's exactly what I am going to do. Please make more videos . I love watching all your videos so much info.
No problem, happy to help
Two questions: Do they pay for your motel room or rental apartment if you don’t want to stay in the dorms?
Do they have specific height and weight requirements? Do we see tall/big Alfa males? I’m short and tiny guy and I don’t have confidence to be around such men.
1. No, unless you can justify why you should get one over the other.
2. No
3. If you don’t have confidence to work with everyone, how do you expect to have confidence to tell the traveling public what to do during security screening? I worked with a lady who was 4’5” and barely spoke English, she did just fine.
Hello 👋🏾, idk if you’re still on here lol , I’m gonna be goin to fletc in March 2024 for cbpo, do u know the grooming standards? Complete shave or can we keep our beards ? And also wat about hairstyle?
Trying to get in currently.
Just passed my drug test & medical/fitness test.
Hopeful to get an answer by the end of July 2024.
@@brandonmedina784 How long did it take to receive your medical evaluation results? I applied for the Miami airport and my medical appointment was 2 days ago.
@@fernandopacheco2648 hey, so I received the notification for passing the drug test 3 days after the test.
I’ve yet to receive the The fitness and medical confirmation but all went well while I was taking it.
Wishing you well throughout the process brother.
Can you have packages delivered to fletc? Like if I order something from Amazon?
No…official government deliveries only. Your amazon package won’t even make it passed the front gate.
I just passed my medical on Monday the 29th after I started the process on Jan 6th. I'm hoping to hear soon. How often do they do trainings and how often do they pay?
Training is based on when there is a slot available for FLETC, and pay is every 2 weeks.
@@theTSAguy gotcha. My airport had a hiring event that streamlined everything into 2-4 hours so I’m just waiting for that after medical call. They doubled the lanes form 5 to 10 so they’re needing a ton of people and I’m hoping for full time
@trabrolaw94 just know that the security clearance will not be fast tracked. That will be about 120 days.
Did you see any Muslims at FLETC? If so how did they attend Friday Prayer service?
if you let the admin know then they will let you take time to pray. But it won’t be an entire Juma service. You’ll get maybe 10-20 mins then you go back to class.
Whats the rule on purple, Are girls red and guys blue... or are you treated like adults and they dont care what you do out of class hours...
I’m not sure what the purple, red, and blue thing is lol. You’re treated liked adults, but you’ll be required to follow the FLETC campus rules just like everyone else.
What can u use the CC for which will be reimbursed
If you get a credit card your office to fill you in on what you can use it for. The list is too long to talk about.
@@theTSAguy ok
@@theTSAguy going to FletC on Sunday
I guess I missed it if you said already, but is traveling to FLETC on your own dime? I'll be coming from Texas.
Agency pays all logistics costs
Do all TSA agents have to go?
lol yes. TSA employees in blue shirts are officers, none of them are agents. Only TSA employees that are agents are federal air marshals.
Are there basketball courts at FLETC?
Yes
Can you bring a laptop with you to FLETC?
Yes you can. They have wifi. Just be conscious about the websites you visit.
@@theTSAguy Cool. No worries there, just want something to watch anime on or play old games when there's free time.
I used to watch cowboy bebop back in the day
Do they let you keep your phone?
I haven’t heard of phones being locked up during class hours. But definitely turn it all the way off when in class or turn off the ringer
@@theTSAguy Thanks. You've been a big help during the whole process. I'm scheduled for an assessment soon.
@KennyGordon happy to help, good luck!
Are men allowed to have long neat locs or does TSA make them cut their hair
You can keep your locs, just tie it up in a bun. You can’t be forced to cut your hair but they can require you to keep it organized
Oh wow! I get my own room?? That’s 200 times better than the military. My bay stunk like the sewers with the 28 of us stacked on top of each other.
why are you holding a tripod?
lol it’s actually a remote for my camera. Since I stutter it helps when I hold something and speak.
Just got the 2 emails for the background
Get that done quickly
@@theTSAguyonce you accept the offer do they bump up your pay after training?
@fame2394 yes, you get a pay bump after. As far as how much, that will depend on your airport.
@@theTSAguy would u know the amount extra they give?
Also my offer was part time 30 hours a week how soon can I be full time?
Will you be able to get a rental car?
Out of your own pocket, yes. Govt will not pay for it unless you really need it.
@@theTSAguy sounds good! Just scheduled my medical and fingerprinting appointments yesterday. How many months do you think I have until I start orientation?
@sohailshoja3392 no set timeline, depends how how high the turnover is at your airport
@@theTSAguy Washington Dulles International
@@Shja_00 that will go quickly.
Great video but why you talking like that
It’s called stuttering. It’s when the nerves in the speech center do not function normally.
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Is there anyway i can book my own hotel or Can i bring my spouse there ?
First question - no
Second question - only if you are assigned a hotel room. Spouse can’t be on campus.