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Well, Please bear with me, this is a lengthy message but I need your input.  For those of you who don't know - I've been active on this site for about 8 months.  There are some great folks on here.  Anyway I've 'always' wanted to be a CF pilot but couldn't because of glasses + lack of degree. ...

I wrote the early 90's version of the CFAT - passed with flying colours.  I qualified for nearly all trades.  The essential part of the CFAT which, I forgot during the test was "speed" along with accuracy.  I wasn't able to complete the last 5 or 6 questions on one of the parts just because I...

Gotcha, Issue beaten to death. J

Wow!, My father was born in India.  Does this make me an Indian citizen as well?  Anyway I am Canadian through and through and wouldn't even entertain the idea of flying Hornets for India.  Good on the US to try and bring India closer to the US War model although the Kittyhawk is sorely...

Please forgive my grammar above.  I have some folks looking over my shoulder at work and I wrote the message quickly. J

Hi Kincanucks, It "should" be fairly straightforward but the DCS admission page bounces me to the general admission info.  I assume they are the same anyway, but what I wasn't able to get some clarity on was my eligibility being a "civilian" to pursue a distance degree with RMC.  There is...

Hi folks, Well it is clearly apparent I need to work on my education and pursue a degree to go Pilot.  My one year of civvie uni back in the early 90's won't make me eleigle for CEOTP. I was looking up http://www.cvu-uvc.ca/english.html.  It's a list of Universities in Canada that offer up...

Thanks guys, I am painfully aware that getting a CEOTP Pilot slot is very slim.  I've been in touch with the re-enrollment officer for the Airforce in Ottawa.  He seems to support my decision to try and move forward with Pilot but of course part of his job is to encourage applications...

Clarification...we did discuss DEO but that is not an option for me for 3-4 years.  This young guy recommended ROTP and couldn't give a straight answer on CEOTP.  Credit to him though for sticking it out.  I'm sure he'd rather be flying planes than seeing folks off the street. How can someone...

Hey folks, Just got back from CFRC and received some "conflicting" info.  Can you please clear up for me?  I met with a young 2Lt and he sat me down in his office.  When discussing my interest he told me several things: 1. He does not know how many Pilot slots are open for CEOTP - told me to...

Congrats JackSparrow, CELE is a fine occupation.  I worked with many in my day.  A secretive bunch for sure but EW guys are like that. J

I agree, Lighten up.  It's a "fun" thread.  Thinking back to all those fond memories as I am sure many of us are.  I can't wait to visit the CFRC Mississauga (going 4pm today) to assess my suitability for Pilot MOC.  I'll know right off the bat that they'll have concerns with my lack of degree...

That's very cool...and assuming very expensive as well! J

Yep, Getting lots of negative feedback on this question.  I just wanted to know only because my CO (commanding officer) mentioned it years ago.  Oh and I was in cadets for 6 years prior to the reserves so I'm not counting that as instructional experience although technically it was (I was 2ic...

Hey folks, I know this is a very bold question but I wanted to confirm something here.  I was told by the CO of CFSCE that I was the youngest instructor ever in the Canadian Armed Forces.  I was 20 years old teaching an Information Systems course to new recruits right up to senior level...

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the words of encouragement.  I'll be heading to the CFRC tomorrow - hopefully I'll be able to get better direction on what I need to do in order to qualify for Pilot MOC.  I know I need laser eye surgery to get to at least 20/20 and get underway on a degree (I only...

Wow, Just remembering the days long ago when I was a cadet and a reservist.  Looking back on the CF aircraft I have either flown in or taxi'd around in.  Come to think of it I've been around military aircraft for about 10 years - countless many of them. Also - none of the aircraft listed were...

Hi, I did not know the CF had flight attendant/steward occupation.  I'd imagine the closest thing to that would be cook or clerk.  I just checked www.forces.ca and found no such occupation. Well in my single days I was seeing a flight attendant and I remember her telling me that she applied...

Thanks folks, I'll be heading to CFRC Mississauga tomorrow right after lunch.  It's an easy jaunt from our Mississauga office.  So has anyone here wear glasses besides me?  Just want to know how many folks are taking advantage of the CANFORGEN which now allows for laser surgery for Pilots...

Why did I ask?  It's a thought that popped into my head.  I'd rather straighten myself out here rather than do something stupid during the testing phase should I make it that far.  This forum is by far the best resource on the Armed Forces I have ever seen - and I was in the Forces for 4 years...