[Conor Ryan]

Every event is different! Talk to the FTAs at your local events and they will work with you. You really need to earn the role above everything else, although in regions with new events it's not always the case.

FTA candidates can be are recommended by current FTAs/VCs/RCs. District FTAs are a little different with local requirements. Communication skills, technical know how and being a known resource in the volunteer community are key. Working for AndyMark seems to be a popular way to become an FTA too. If you live in an area where there are many new events would help build your case out, part of your responsibility is working with off season events.

Age and track record are not mandatory, there are many FTAs over the years that have run events under the age of 20. But you need to have a known track record, posting from an anonymous CD account won't get you there. Local and veteran FTAs get the events that are local to them. Knowledge of the field assembly process is key, so are network troubleshooting skills.

Source: 4 year FTA, now retired.