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AESOp ( MOC 081)

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So, I hate to be the one to ask the obvious question... ANYONE gotten an COTP offer for AES OP yet this year?

If I was a fruit I'd be getting very very ripe by now!!! More like a stewed tomatoe if nothing heard from D-MIL C by 1 May! I'm sure I'm not the only one playing the waiting game for this round of picks!
 
Habs said:
Ack... thank you. I am currently in the PRes so I'd need to do a CT + OT. The joys of that are immense, I know.

So I'm looking at a contract of at least 5 years. Now, stupid question, and this applies to all trades, but since I'm a PRes I'm not very aware of RegF contracts. Does the contract include the time spent in BMQ/BAEQ/MOQ for AESOP? Or does it start once all of your training is complete, you have your wings, and you're zooming around in the aircraft?


If you are already PRes then you will not have to do BMQ and BEAQ over, as you would have already have done that in the Reserves. As for when the five year term starts, I would say it is when you are 5's qualified, but I may be wrong. Someone correct me if I am wrong
 
Sig Joeschmo said:
So, I hate to be the one to ask the obvious question... ANYONE gotten an COTP offer for AES OP yet this year?

If I was a fruit I'd be getting very very ripe by now!!! More like a stewed tomatoe if nothing heard from D-MIL C by 1 May! I'm sure I'm not the only one playing the waiting game for this round of picks!


How long has it been since you put your OT in??
 
peterpan said:
If you are already PRes then you will not have to do BMQ and BEAQ BAEQ over

Unless they were Army or Navy Reserve etc and never did BAEQ.  ;)

As for when the five year term starts, I would say it is when you are 5's qualified

The VIE contract would start eff date of the CT.  For our trade the VIE is 5 years, which covers the time in training to get to OFP and for the CF to get some hours out of you.  After the VIE, the mbr should be offered either a choice of CE 5 or IE25.
 
Eye In The Sky said:
Unless they were Army or Navy Reserve etc and never did BAEQ.  ;)

True, but where he had mentioned it, I was only assuming he were in the army. ( But we all know what assuming does..LOL) ;D
And now it is time to get a nice Tims DD. :nana:
 
peterpan said:
How long has it been since you put your OT in??

June of 2012!

Which is a normal time frame for a Cotp application far as I can tell but I have a posting in to Kingston with my current trade... So as soon as I can find out if I have an offer in I'll know if I'm still moving there or not.
 
Sig Joeschmo said:
June of 2012!

Well I had applied in Feb of 2011 and was in one year later on feb 2012, but I was persisitant with phone calls and emails. Have you had any interviews, aircrew med. or anything done yet? And like I said in another post, some guys it takes a year, and other it takes longer, I gues what time of year you put you CT in also plays a factor.
 
He's doing a VOT under the COTP.  CT is something different.

At this point, COTP applicants are waiting for offers to come out of D Mil C (as well as the AVOTP folks).
 
Sorry, my bad, I was quicly scanning over the conversation and wasnt paying attention to COTP. Selective reading I guess. LOL
 
Hello All,

My number two choice on the application was AESOP and I see that it's available on the Forces.ca website. I was reading that it's a new practice to recruit civilians for this occupation.

Just wondering if anyone knows or was a fresh out of the population recruit and how well they fit in?

Thank you for your time.
 
Cbbmtt said:
Hello All,

My number two choice on the application was AESOP and I see that it's available on the Forces.ca website. I was reading that it's a new practice to recruit civilians for this occupation.

Just wondering if anyone knows or was a fresh out of the population recruit and how well they fit in?

Thank you for your time.

Start at page 1 of this thread.
 
Cbbmtt said:
My number two choice on the application was AESOP and I see that it's available on the Forces.ca website. I was reading that it's a new practice to recruit civilians for this occupation.

Relatively new, 4 years or so since the Direct Entry stuff began.  Most if not all of the first batches of Direct Entry folks are now Cpls with XXX hours logged and all that.

Just wondering if anyone knows or was a fresh out of the population recruit and how well they fit in?

I was a remuster into the trade vice Direct Entry/from-the-recruiting-center flavoured, but there is atleast one Direct Entry on here who might come by and gab some about the way life is for a Pte AES Op.[/quote]

Thank you for your time.

No need to thank me; the bill is in the mail.  8)
 
Hatchet Man said:
Start at page 1 of this thread.

Page 1 of the thread was quite some time ago in 2004, so I thought I would get some up to date answers and incites. However, thank you for your reply.

Eye in the Sky!!! I sent the payment though carrier pigeon, if you hear a knocking on the window it may be payment :)
 
Well it depends on how much pull you have for the process of hiring recruits with promise ;0)

Eye In The Sky said:
Let me guess; monopoly money OR Crappy Tire bills.  ;D
 
Good news is that I don't have to write the cfat because I wrote it 10 years ago right out of high school. Bad news is I'm not sure what I scored or what is needed to become an AESOP.

I believe I was good enough at the time to become a NavCom. Anyone know if I would of needed higher than 85-90%?

The more I re-watch the AESOP clip, the more NAVCOM seems to not be as hot a choice.

 
Hey,

That's what I'm waiting for, as I called to ask when I could do the CFAT and she said that they are awaiting to hear back regarding my scores as I wrote the CFAT a long time ago and if they were valid, then they would tell me if they were good enough for occupations selected.

I'll keep you updated! :)

 
From a different thread, but this post covers some of 'what AES Op life would be like as a Pte out of BMQ. 

For OTs, the trg etc would be pretty much the same with the exception of the posting to 17 Wing while awaiting the BAQC, IAW the direction in the BTAGs, you'd likely be posted to the nearest BTL and then Attach Posted out for courses.
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Ok.  So let's say you go to and make it thru BMQ.  What happens next?  You would almost for sure be sent to Winnipeg while awaiting the AES Op QL3 (ground/academic phase, called Basic AES Op Qualification Course - BAQC) and QL5 (flying phase, called Intermediate AES Op Qualification Course - IAQC).  At this time, if you are married, kids etc they wouldn't be going there at this time.

While you are waiting for your QL3 there are a few courses you might take.  Basic Air Environmental Qualification - BAEQ (1 week, likely Borden On or Winnipeg) is one.  The Army equivalent is the BMQ-Land course.  BAEQ is "classroom, shacks and the mess for meals".  ;)  You might also take the Aeromedical Training (AMT) course in Winnipeg at the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training (CFSSAT).  There is also a chance you might take a 10 day "Land Survival Course" also ran by CFSSAT in Springers Lake MB as well 2 day Sea Survival Course at the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue (CFSSAR) in Comox BC.  This all depends on availability of spots on the courses, when you are slated for your AES Op QL3 and QL5 courses, etc.  However, you must do the AMT course before you move on to the flying/QL5 course. 

While in 17 Wing as a PAT, most of the guys I know worked at places like 435 Sqn or at CFSSAT; none of the guys I know had any problems and got to see or do a few things they wouldn't have in a Army or Navy PAT unit such as flying on the Herc's, going to Springers Lake helping with a Land Survival Course, etc.  IMO it's a pretty decent go for a untrained Private.

Once your Basic AES Op Qualification Course starts at 1 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (1CFFTS) your trade training has really started. 

- The BAQC (QL3) is about 14 weeks long and is basically all academic/classroom training.  Lots of studying and exams but for the most part it is a Monday - Friday, 8-4 routine (with morning PT and some inspections as directed/needed).  The dress is CADPAT/combats during the ground phase.  For quarters it is (or was, haven't been to the Peg in a few years) 2 to a room during BAQC.  But consider that the rooms have a 2 beds, 2 computer desks, a full bathroom, TV w/cable, a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and phone and that this is a QL3 course...well that's pretty sweet compared to what most QL3 students get anywhere else.  Seriously.  Unless things have changed, the last day of the BAQC is your first day in a flight suit.

- So you've finished BAQC and are waiting for your flying phase/QL5/Intermediate AES Op Qualification course.  If there is a gap between them, you will likely go back to a job similar to when you are a PAT waiting for BAQC.  I've also known people who were on extended waits who were allowed to go do OJT at a unit close to their home and families, such as the Griffon Squadrons in Edmonton and Borden.  If you haven't done it already, you would have to do the AMT course at this point.  If you haven't done the BAEQ, Sea Survival or Land Survival courses you could find yourself on them at this point as well.

- the time winds down and now you are on the IAQC with around 7 others.  Same deal for quarters except now you have your own room.  The course is about 10 weeks but expect it to run longer as there are delays from weather, aircraft availability/serviceability, etc.  There isn't as much studying and exams but by no means is less effort required.  Now you have to the put the theory stuff to work and apply it.  There is some classroom and exams but the meat of the course is central to completing the trainers in the simulators and the flying missions during the 2 phases (Low Level RADAR Navigation/Fixing and the Homings Phase).  All the theory from the BAQC and the new stuff taught on the IAQC is put into practice and you have to perform in an airborne environment.  After you complete IAQC, you will be presented AES Op wings and posted to your first Sqn.

** if you have wife/husband/kids, etc this is when they will be posted with you and you'll get the full benefits of a move with the CF.  And they aren't bad either.  No packing or carrying your stuff, hotels while you are on the road, meals for the entire family, home sale/purchase benefits, etc.

After you get your Wings and posting, you will then have to complete either the course to become (1) a Maritime Helicopter AES Op - ran in Shearwater NS (2) a Long Range Patrol (LRP) Non Acoustic Sensor Op (aka NASO or "dry") or (3) a LRP Acoustic Sensor Op (aka ASO or "wet").  What's the difference between dry and wet?  Wet, think sonobuoys, ASW.  Dry guys do RADAR, EW stuff, ordanence, EO/IR camera, the MAD, etc.  Both of the LRP courses take place in Greenwood NS.

I'd say you can chaulk off 6 months for the Maritime (Sea King) or LRP (Aurora) courses after Wings.  Again there might be a delay in your course start so you might be employed around the Sqn on a crew doing OJT, at Sqn Ops, Wing Ops etc.

If you haven't completed the Sea Survival and Land Survival Courses you could expect to go on them at this point as well as there are certain timelines to have them complete.

All in all, the AES Op trade is a good go, good people, minimal BS but it IS a flying trade; you will be away, don't expect Mon-Fri 8-4.  There is specialist pay after you get your Wings and are promoted to Cpl (check the pay tables for the difference in Standard and Specialist pay groups).  If in a flying position, there is also Aircrew Allowance $(311/month starting off).  If you are of the fling-wing/egg beater variety  ;D and posted to a SeaKing Det on a ship, you also get Sea Duty Allowance ($311/month starting off).   

For the record I have personally never heard an AES Op who came in direct entry who did NOT like/love the trade and regretted it.  Like any job there are some downsides but, IMO, it doesn't get much better than this for a Pte in the CF.  I've seen lots to compare it too.

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