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  There is a time requirement as well, if memory serves it's something like 6 years in the trade, but I may well be mistaken.  As CDN Aviator mentioned there have been recruiting briefs to try to steer people into the trade.  A few AVN techs  had successful applications without the required time...

Check out the CFHA website.   http://www.cfha-alfc.forces.gc.ca/locations/petawawa_h_e.asp

  I work at 14 AMS in Greenwood, there is a feeling of detachment with the maintenance sqn.  When I'm called out for a ramp snag I usually have no idea who's on board until I get out there.  I've consistently heard from guys who belonged to flying squadrons that it's a much better work...

  I saw one at the Irving here in Greenwood the other day, but was in a rush and didn't get more than a quick look.

 Anybody interested in the topic of Quebec's separation would do well to pick up a copy of a book by Reed Scowen, "Time To Say Goodbye: Building A Better Canada Without Quebec" (ISBN 978-0-7710-7981-8).  He does a very good job of approaching the issue objectively, but with informed insight...

I know of one person who did a few years of an engineering program at RMC, he was going AERE; he decided it wasn't for him and was able to switch into an NCM air trade, ACS.  I have no idea how he went about it;  his time was credited towards Cpl, and he seemed very satisfied with his choice. ...

  We do seem to be working at cross purposes.  I have absolutely no idea where the grown-ups see this fleet in the next few years, let alone what our capability will be to meet their 'vision'.    Oh well, I'll keep the engines running, you guys worry about the flying, and they can worry about...

  I'm right there with you.

  Sending apprentices away isn't a great idea for us.  The people that get deployed are usually chosen to fill spots requiring certain skill sets.  An apprentice wlll not be able to sign for his or her own work, let alone an 'A' level signature to certify maintenance action.  Pound for pound we...

Are you thinking of the special commissioning plan?  I was under the impression that a CFR was a recommendation, not requiring a degree.  With the target officer trade being related to the NCM trade, like infanteer to infantry officer or AVN tech to AERE officer.   I've seen a few techs...

  My mistake, I apologize for misreading your post.    I'd love to head overseas, it just seems like there are too many obstacles for us to overcome.  Like I said, I guess the grown-ups will let us know when we need to.    We try our best, but we end up with a fair number of scrubbed...

  Are you always this passive aggressive?    I'm familiar with what AESOP's do.  I'm certain that you have an appreciation for the limitations that we are facing with this airframe.  The systems you operate aren't going to do much good from the ramp.

  I doubt we could swing it, even if direction came down the pipe to send a few Auroras to Afghanistan.... which I don't think is going to happen.  Wait and see I guess. 

  I recall reading a message of some sort to the same effect recently.  I believe it was a base wide e-mail here.

  Pretty much anything, except for the Twin Otter....  I'm guessing here, but I expect that is an impossibility for an apprentice.  There aren't many positions for techs on them, and there is no shortage of people who would like to get onto that type.

They seem to be fairly accomodating with regards to initial postings out of Borden.  If there is a particular type you'd like to work on, be certain to ask for more than one base that houses it.  Traditionally, it seems like Tac Hel is a difficult place to be posted as an apprentice.  We were...

I don't know which flying unit you've spent your time with GO, but if you think the whole air force runs that way then you have a lot of learning to do.  The flight crews here spend long days flying in some pretty shitty weather; 10 hour flights performing work that leaves little to no room for...

  I've known people who have occupationally transferred into MP without any police related training.  There was a requirement for them to take one or two credits in university level psych courses before applying, not sure if that is still the case.  Give the recruiting folks a call, my...

  IE is short for instrument electrical,  usually referred to as electricians.  It is one of the old trades that no longer exists due to the amalgation into AVN, AVS, and ACS.  I believe the old IE techs had the option of going AVS or AVN when the trades changed.   I don't think you'll see AVN...

I'm not sure if the new guys are still getting apprentice log books to fill out or not.  There used to be a blue book where you recorded tasks that you had performed, everybody spent 18-24 months on an apprentice rotation.  After completion of which you would be loaded on a type course.   The...