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I've been in the shacks there on course; that sucks.  Greenwood isn't a bad area to live in though.  It depends what you're into I guess.

Greenwood is ok.... 7 years there, no complaints.

Comox is a nice spot.... but one year there was enough for me.   Spent some time skiing, spent some time on the Strait in the zodiac doing some diving..... but I didn't enjoy working at 407.

As WrenchBender said, your opportunities for specialty training will depend on the unit/section you work in.  As you become competant in your basic job function, you will find areas that appeal to you and will be able to request specialty training.  Subject to availability and your supervisor's...

The shift for servicing is 7 on 3 off 7 on 4 off.  There aren't any midnights, but they use an early shift to get the morning launches up... it depends on the flight schedule for the day as to when you're in.  Days 0700 ish to 1500 ish, evenings 1500  until 2300, unless you split down, these are...

Don't worry about your motivation for joining.... there are plenty of folks walking around in uniform who joined on a whim and picked their trade on the next whim.  I have no idea what motivated my peers to join, and I don't care.  Your performance at work will tell us all that we need to know...

The wife is going back to school... marine bio at Dal, and I'm still paying for a 4.5 acre lot on the ocean in Prospect that we'd like to retire on;  so I just grabbed a Q to keep monthly costs down and avoid any expensive repair bills for the next 4 years. I figure she'll just dump me for...

  I just left Greenwood last summer....  spent 7 years there.  My wife and I both love NS and we're looking forward to the move.  I'm especially excited about getting the opportunity to do some sea time.  It's a new fleet for me and I'm looking forward to the change in scenery. 

I'm enjoying a Guinness myself.... waiting for the movers to come pick up my truck for the long trip east...  cheers.  :cheers:

The military has a way of holding on to folks who get in with the intention of doing a few years and jumping back into civvie life. In any event, we can certainly use the help.... some of the young folks who get in with the intention of gaining skills and experience are among the most...

I don't think you'll find much satisfaction on here...  I guess all you can do is grin and bear it. Good luck, it'll be well worth the wait once you're in.

Keeping my dog mellowed out as the packers go through my house.

I can't speak for the pressures that battalions at home face when they have folks deployed... but for us it's expected that we will carry out business as usual for the most part.  We're getting pretty light on quals and experience in the Aurora fleet and it's only going to get worse.  Pulling...

It is my understanding that 400 Sqn in Borden is largely made up of reserve technicians.  Give them a shout and see if they need people. I don't think you'll see any Cyclones in Borden.

I have served with an Iranian born pilot, I can't say if he faced any major hurdles during his recruiting process.... but it's been done. Good luck.

Leaving the Aurora fleet....  time for a new name. 

Here's a link identifying the requirements for OT via COTP and NDT Tech in particular:   http://www.army.gc.ca/1asg_hq/BPSO1/COTP.htm   COTP Minimum Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to apply for COTP, the member: Must have completed 48 months of continuous service by 31 December of...

NDT is a separate trade unto itself, I believe the only trades that are eligible to apply are AVN/ACS/AVS. You'll need a minimum period of service in one of these trades before you can even apply for the transfer. I can't recall what the min time required is, but I've been told that 10 years...

http://news.aol.ca/article/nb-urinebottles/240754/   Hey folks... hopefully the link works, I've never started a thread here before.  I thought this would bring a smile to the face of any Trailer Park Boys fans on the site.  I couldn't find the subject here using a search, but I apologize if...

Hi TDMS,   Your work schedule will depend on where you're employed.  In a first line servicing/snags environment you will almost certainly work on a shift ie- 7 days on 3 off 7 on 4 off, alternating from day to evening or midnight shifts within this duty cycle.  If you end up working in a shop...