Joining the air force

[lynx08]

Hello and good day....I am writting from Toronto Ontario and was wondering something about joing the RCAF.....I am a 5th term electrician signed up with the misistry of trades and with the local 353...I have completed my 8week/10week/10week trade school at sheridan college and have recived my diploma papers and all I have to do is write my CofQ exam to get my full ticket (Red seal) as an electrician...With this being said does the RCAF recognise the schooling/trade/degree so that I can jump right in and start my evealuation on becoming a pilot? Or am I out of luck and have to take University calsses??

 

[PMedMoe]

Good luck joining the RCAF.  Hasn't existed for years.

At any rate, try the Search function on the site.  Works well.

Most questions regarding previous experience/schooling can be answered at a recruiting centre.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

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Second there is no RCAF anymore it is just the Canadian Air Force

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[aesop081]

If you do not have a dregree, you will have to apply to one of the programs the CF has that gets you a degree.

The key words being "university degree" , not "electrician ticket"

 

[Zoomie]

If you have spent all this time getting your Electrician's ticket - why not be an electrician?  You can join the AirForce as an electrician if that interests you.  You will need a University degree to be a pilot.

 

[lynx08]

A University degree to be a pilot? wow.....So id have to do a University degree  AND study to be a pilot all at the same time...Id rather pass I guess

 

[Adamant]

A University degree to be a pilot? wow.....So id have to do a University degree  AND study to be a pilot all at the same time...Id rather pass I guess

University degree to be an officer, officer to be a pilot...

But like zoomie said, why not be an electrician if you're already a qualified electrician?...

 

[lynx08]

University degree to be an officer, officer to be a pilot...

But like zoomie said, why not be an electrician if you're already a qualified electrician?...

Not qualified yet I still have to write the CofQ and then i will have my 309-a ticket.......What type of things would I be doing??? would it be like the stuff electricians do now but in harsh places?? what would the pay be???

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Entry Plans
Regular Officer Training Plan –The Regular Officer
Training Plan (ROTP) comprises a full undergraduate
education (to the Bachelor’s degree level) at the
Royal Military College of Canada or another accredited
Canadian university, followed by a period of obligatory
service in the Regular component of the Canadian
Forces. To qualify for ROTP, you must have completed
high school with the appropriate universityoriented
credits, or be in Grade 12 in an appropriate
program with full expectation of successful
completion, or be currently enrolled in an accredited
Canadian University.
Direct Entry Officer – To qualify for direct entry as
an officer, you must have a university degree.

Straight from the Pilot Monograph and the Recruiting Web Site.

Here’s the deal (Entry Plans)

The Canadian Forces is now hiring university students and graduates from all degree programs for Pilot Training. You don’t need any flying experience or training to apply:

  As a Direct Entry Officer (DEO) – including re-enrolees - if you have a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

  Under the subsidized Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) if you are attending or planning to attend a degree program at a recognized Canadian university, including the Royal Military College.

  In addition, there is a new Continuing Education Officer Training Program (CEOTP) for applicants with a high school diploma, with the understanding that they will complete a degree while a serving member. This program is open to skilled pilots and former CF Pilots. For more info, please contact the nearest CFRC or call 1-800-856-8488.

  As a serving officer in the Canadian Forces who is operationally qualified (occupational transfer) or not (reassignment), or as serving Non-Commissioned Member in the Canadian Forces (subject to the annual intake requirements of in-service training programs

EDITED TO ADD INFO FROM RECRUITING WEBSITE

 

[SupersonicMax]

lynx, you don't do both at the same time.  You do the degree then the pilot training. 

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Not qualified yet I still have to write the CofQ and then i will have my 309-a ticket.......What type of things would I be doing??? would it be like the stuff electricians do now but in harsh places?? what would the pay be???

You could to this Electrical Distribution Technician or this Electrical Generating Systems Technician

And for pay Directorate of Pay Policy Development

EDITED TO ADD LINK TO PAY RATES

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Me thinks you should read my first reply and start using the search function it really works.

 

[aesop081]

A University degree to be a pilot? wow.....So id have to do a University degree  AND study to be a pilot all at the same time...Id rather pass I guess

Yeah i know....the CF are soooooooooo demanding !!  Whats up with that.

lynx, you don't do both at the same time.  You do the degree then the pilot training. 

CEOTP dude....CEOTP.........

 

[lynx08]

IDK I mean I always wanted to be a fighter pilot....But doing MORE schooling before even getting into the books and learning to fly would cut me back some time!!!! UNLESS they have basket weaving 101


Im 27 as of now.....id be set back for about more than 1 year to get the uni degree?? then and only then would i be hitting the books to learn about planes and so forth...

 

[aesop081]

IDK I mean I always wanted to be a fighter pilot....

If you really, really wanted to do it then more school wouldnt be a big deal.

 

[SupersonicMax]

CDN aviator, I don't know anyone that actually worked on their degree while on course!!  But yes, it's is an option.  Very competitive option it is...

lynx:  From enrolment to wings (and I'm not qualified on the Hornet yet, far from there), it took me 8 years.  It is worth it though...

 

[aesop081]

CDN aviator, I don't know anyone that actually worked on their degree while on course!!  But yes, it's is an option.  Very competitive option it is...

It would be ideal but doing university while on tour in my old trade wasnt ideal but i managed it. Even had to carry my books in my rucksack on exercises and work in the CP at night to get done.

 

[blacktriangle]

It would be ideal but doing university while on tour in my old trade wasnt ideal but i managed it. Even had to carry my books in my rucksack on exercises and work in the CP at night to get done.

If you don't mind me asking how long did it take to get a degree that way and what were you roughly taking? feel free to pm if you'd like to reply, as to not throw off this topic. Cheers.

 

[dimsum]

Im 27 as of now.....id be set back for about more than 1 year to get the uni degree?? then and only then would i be hitting the books to learn about planes and so forth...

Since most places don't have 3-year degrees anymore, to get your schooling done then apply as a  Direct Entry Officer will take 4 years.  But, as some others have said, CEOTP may be open (you join first, do your training and squeeze in the univ when you can) or try for ROTP (they pay you to go to school). 

 

[volition]

RMC and the university of manitoba do have 3 year degrees offered through distance education.