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Enjoy the courses, I assume you're slated for the Jan 2017 BAQC followed by IAQC. Come with an open mind, study hard, and stay focus on the goal on becoming an AES Op. The IAQC has been completely revamped, students now learn the Procedure Crew Trainer (PCT) and also get an Image Analysis (IA)...

When I was there in 2014, someone asked that same question to the visiting 1 CAD general during the townhall. It got squashed immediately, but again, who knows what the future lies ahead for the fleet.

Haha funny! Yes there's a new sheriff in town.

That is IF you pass the course  >:D

I got some info from my Sqn CWO about Aircrew selection for AES Op. Basically the guys who will be going in a few days will be "Guinea Pigs" and there will be no pass/fail for them since their score will help set a benchmark for future candidates.

I know what you mean, but I think we will see this project been fully implemented. The aircraft they are looking at using would most likely be a King Air with a sensor suite package. My understanding of Futur Aircrew training is it was started by the pilot trade so they're the ones calling the...

It's all part of this move towards combined aircrew training for pilots, ACSOs, AES Ops and maybe a few other trades. DAS from Ottawa came for a visit in March and briefed us about this project.

To be honest with you none of us know what it's going to be like. This is all new to us as well. Sorry!

The next BAQC will start in January next year. I suppose you're VOT from an army trade in Valcartier? If so, you will be on BTL over there until your course start. I recommend you ask to go to 430 Sqn to gain experience with the aviation and aircrew world. Until then, you will be also course...

Actually it's about to start for AES Ops as well. So he may be the first batch of candidates going thru the trial.

Yes, depending on the circumstances.

Actually I used to say that also; until I started teaching ab initio courses. It really opened my eyes on many things, mostly the complete difference between simulation and flying. Big difference! For example, I've seen top students not so great during flights, and that's not counting air...

Very good report. I too I'm glad they highlighted the fact we do more with less. Sadly most aircrew trades are heading down the same path. We AES Op just cut 50% of our flying on our TP.

At the end of IAQC when you receive your posting.

Exactly! Also no Cpls A cat will be a lead. That's a MCpl rank. So again what to do with all these A cats who can't be lead? All these issues mentioned above are reasons to increase VOTs and reduce DEs.

The SAR trade killed DE about 4 years ago. Our biggest problem with DE is when Avr Blogging is MOAT qualified, he/she will be stuck in a line squadron or WOps until he/she get promoted to MCpl and is at the minimum PLQ qualified. On average, that could take up to 7/8 years to achieve that rank...

I agree 100% with your comment. By new blood I meant both DE and VOTs. Most of the VOTs that I see here at the school have 12 years or less in service.

50 graduates in Winnipeg right now is unrealistic. Unless the trade double my instructor billets; heck we have trouble keeping up with 2 courses of 12 in house at the same time.

I believe these numbers are about to increase as a result of having an IAQC output target of 24 graduates per year vs 12. In other words, the trade is really hurting and desperate for new blood.

They're finally awarding the roto 0 medals to individuals. Most of us are getting ours next week in Winnipeg. Better late than never...