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I've never known us to conduct 3rd line work on airframes, but there are some instances where a CF shop will be the third line facility for certain components.  Who knows, maybe it's something they're looking at in Trenton..... that would be a nightmare to set up.

I don't see how joking about sweeping floors is a pun? I have been posted to Greenwood, Comox and Shearwater as an AVN Tech, it's in my profile I think.  I have seen just one person unsuccessful with an application to FE and it was due to medical issues.  I can only speak from experience just...

I've seen probably a dozen guys go the FE route and I've yet to see the chain of command 'BS' them to stump an application.  Most guys have found that they get more support once they decide to leave the trade than they ever had before expressing interest in a change.  I can't imagine any SAMS...

The five year figure is just a ball park number.  The time to level A will depend on what fleet you are on and where you're working.  Once you get to Trenton the folks there will have seen many people through the process, and will be able to give you a better frame of reference.

Certain components or portions of aircraft structure have been identified at higher risk for wear/corrosion.  NDT Techs provide a method to verify serviceability without damaging, and in many cases without removing the item from the airframe.  They make use of specialized training/equipment in...

We're not too keen on it either.

I do the workouts now and again.  I don't follow the program religiously and the workouts can get pretty long if you do the whole thing at once.  I know some people will break it up into blocks.  It's a good way to inject some variety into training, but most of the wod's are not for the faint of...

No, it really depends on the unit/airframe.  14 AMS had 3 first line servicing crews when I was there, just under 60 people per crew.  The breakdown can vary but we had about 10 or so working rank techs for each the 4 AVN/AVS specialties, and the remainder were Sgt and above as well a few ACS...

I've worked with a number of folks who entered semi skilled as AVN/AVS and it really does seem to be case by case.  Some folks get exempted from large portions of 3's training and others do the whole course, you'll have to wait it out and see what they come back with.  Good luck.

I know this is an old topic, but I just wanted to tag this in for people who bring it up on an AERE search.  AERE officers are rarely on the floor....  they are not supervising maintenance in any practical fashion and they don't sign for or inspect work.  In most cases as the operational level...

I can't speak for the actual status of the trade (red etc), but I can't recall any real influx of NET guys hitting AVS. Most of the AVS guys I've worked with are off the street or out of combat arms.  AVN gets lots of stokers, but I've only known one or two AVS out of the navy, and they were ex...

There are single quarters on base in the Warrior Block.  Single folks are in some of the Q's as well.

They may get plenty of snags.... but they're hardly labour intensive.  AVS techs are just not that busy in Greenwood in my experience.

Why wouldn't you want to complete your type course?  How can you know for a fact that the course is not required if you don't have a reference? I'm not sure about your unit, but in the past I have seen QL5 tied to completion of on type training... so you may not be able to collect spec pay when...

Even if everything is snag free you still run into corrosion checks, OSI's and supplementary inspections.... among other things that come due and push the frames into the red block for a few hours to a day or two. Way she goes.

You'd do well to start off your career by pushing yourself.... it really pays off.  Set good work habits from day one.

Most of the civvie qualified folks I've encountered who rolled into AVN had to complete tech admin or whatever they call it now (paperwork) and armament at CFSATE... until civilian aircraft start carrying weapons or the armament trade stands up there is no help for that, no matter how many...

They're few and far between... the only folks I know of who have spent time in the states as techs were WO and above.  What kind of posting did you have in mind?

In my post I also said I was not a fan of the coalition.  Morally correct is subjective, legal not so much.  As ridiculous as I may personally believe the concept to be, it is a legitimate option.  The danger in a minority government is very real for a PM who rankles the opposition as much as Mr...

You get one vote.  Parties forming agreements with each other have done nothing to affect the vote you just cast.  Like it or not, you don't get much say in what goes on day to day once your one vote has been cast. Members are free to cross the floor to join other parties, or sit as...