Onboarding Checklist
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| New Hire Forms Complete your new hire forms in the Entrance on Duty System (EODS) and electronically submit all assigned forms. |
You will receive two emails from the EODS system that provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of new hire forms. |
| Benefits Forms Review your benefits forms in the Entrance on Duty System (EODS). You will not be able to submit your benefits forms until your start date. |
You will receive two emails from the EODS system that provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of benefits forms. |
| Your Federal ID Badge Upon arrival to your facility, each new hire will receive information on how and where to complete the steps necessary to obtain your federal ID. |
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| New Employee Orientation Orientation location and times will vary based on your duty location. Work with your Servicing HR Specialist to confirm the location and schedule for your orientation session. |
If you required accommodation to fully participate in your orientation, please contact a member of the Corporate Engagement Office: onboarding@faa.gov. |
| Your Rights as a Federal Employee It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the information that explains your rights and remedies. |
Please access the required reading materials here. |
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| Government Issued Identification Bring two forms of Government issued identification with you on your first day. |
List of Acceptable Documents – Form I9 |
| New Hire Paperwork If you will be reporting to a duty location outside of FAA Headquarters or a Regional Office, please bring printed copies of the following forms from the Entrance on Duty System (EODS).
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You will receive two emails from the EODS system which will provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of new hire forms. |
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| Attend Orientation Depending on your location you may attend an in-person orientation or a virtual orientation briefing. This briefing will include your official swearing in as a federal employee, an overview of our Agency including our mission, vision, strategic priorities, organizational structure, and an introduction to federal benefits programs available to you. |
Orientation location and times will vary based on your duty location. Work with your Servicing HR Specialist to confirm your schedule.
If you required accommodation to fully participate in your orientation, please contact a member of the Corporate Engagement Office: onboarding@faa.gov. |
| Benefits Forms Complete your benefits forms in the Entrance on Duty System (EODS) and electronically submit all assigned forms. Please note: you have 60 days to elect your benefits |
Benefits & Retirement information You will receive two emails from the EODS system that provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of benefits forms. |
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Deadline to enroll in a health plan
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You will receive two emails from the EODS system that provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of benefits forms. |
| Deadline to enroll in a dental and/or vision plan Enroll through BENEFEDS website |
Federal Dental & Vision Program Information BENEFEDS –plan enrollment |
| Deadline to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account Enroll through FSAFEDS website |
Spending Accounts Information FSAFEDS –plan enrollment |
Deadline to enroll in Life Insurance
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Life Insurance Program Information You will receive two emails from the EODS system that provide you with system access and login credentials. Work through your Servicing HR Specialist if you need assistance with submission of benefits forms. |
| Establish your Employee Express Account This is the system you will use to view or make changes to:
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You will automatically receive an EEX pin from the Office of Personnel Management via US mail within six weeks. Use this pin to access EEX and follow the instructions provided in the letter to establish your account. |
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| Beneficiary Forms If you are satisfied with the Order of Precedence you do not need to file any designations. If you do choose to submit a designation, it's important to ensure your designations are current. A designation will be valid even if your relationship or family situation has changed. These forms can be completed and submitted at any time. |
Submit beneficiary forms to the appropriate point of contact for each form. All forms require two witnesses to your signature. Anyone can sign as a witness as long as they are not named as a beneficiary.
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Last updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2024