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Timbit is partially correct in that external intake is closed (ie DEO, off the street type folks). However CFR and ROTP will continue to have intake allotments. It should be noted that AEC has all its availble training slots filled until 2012. Those awaiting training won't just be sitting around...

Yes Garry, but who got to do the Runway Block procedure first?  :P

What happens at CFSACO stays at CFSACO :) Yes, study... while CFSACO may be the finest training facility in the CF it is also one of the toughest.

vroom, I guess the surprise is not going to be a surprise. Stop being confused and take the info that has been given to you, by an actual QL3 student, as fact. 

http://www.forces.ca/interactive/controller/splash.html

vroom, I think you will be pleasantly suprised at what it actually costs to stay and eat while at CFSACO. Moreover, you will not find any better facilities at any training establishment... bar none. Good luck.

Employed is not quite the right word. It's a bit more complicated than that due to the two sub occupations. One sub occupation gets the spec pay the other does not, but you don't have to be PAR controlling per se to get the pay. In effect you have to be a qualified Radar Controller. It might...

51 Sqn is an Operational Training Unit. Operational being the key word... they make you operational. As such once you get through them (and almost 100% do) you are technically qualified and a fully fledged AEC. You will be on shift...but still lots to learn.

1. Are poeple(for the most part) still getting their choice of streams? (YES) 2. Is there a minimum number of personnel required to run a course at CFSACO? (YES, but they are well staffed) 3. If I live in North Bay, and want to go WPNS, will I definitely do my OJE in YYB? (Yes, unless you...

OJE/T in Kingston, or virtually anywhere, is doable. Reasons must be compelling when not at one of the usual places (Air Base, North Bay, etc). Coordination is done through AF AEC Tng (2 Cdn Air Div) usually during BOMQ.

Your question reminds me of a appropriate non response. Depends on what your definition of "is" is. Kidding aside... they are all interesting, busy at times and enjoyable or we wouldn't be doing them. I doubt those kinds of responses will help you much though. However, you asked a question...

Yes. many are general to officers, some specific to air force officers, but wrt to AEC there are Tactical Fighter Control Courses, Fighter Weapons Instructor Courses and of course AWACS courses. Too many to list really. Suffice to say there are more than enough to keep you busy and interested.

AEC is rather diverse. As to specific wings, I imagine you could call the unit directly. They'd likely ask who you are and why you want to know. Shift workers are rather sensitive about their shifts because no one cares when they work 7 and 1 but the minute their shift is 3 and 4 everyone is...

AECs cover off IFR, VFR, NORAD and AWACS not to mention mobile and tactical radar units. Asking what the typical shift is like really doesn't respect that reality. The real answer is that it depends... on what job, Wing, time of day or even year you are talking about.

Yes, it is possible for service couples with different backgrounds to get OUTCAN postings together. It's not easy, but it is doable and it has been done before. Yes, OJE/OJT/D/L can be completed from Ottawa. The caveat being you'd likely get some direct exposure with TD to an airbase and North...

Attached is the latest CFSACO Master Schedule (dated 16 JUl 2009). Schedules are living documents and not written in stone.

While going through the training system your time will be spoken for, but once qualified in the field you will have sufficient time on your hands and work flexibility to pursue personal goals. While the new CAOC in Winnipeg will have many an AC Op position they will be for previously qualified...

There is an earlier version in this thread as an attachment. While it is for 2009 the template will be the same for 2010. Dates will only change by a few days. If you have access to the DIN the latest is on the CFSACO website. Otherwise you will have to wait til I get back from leave. cheers...

VFR is open to newbies (aka... ab initio). In fact most VFR students are ab initio just as it is with the other two streams. Jan 2010 IFR is full at this time but if augmentation is found to replace an instructor proceeding on maternity leave then three more slots will open up. I won't predict...

I knew who you were before I posted the reply... only one wanker I know that did YMJ, YYR and AETE. Moreover, only someone controlling in YQQ would think Moose Jaw is not complex :P