nick26 said:
Could some one recommend which is good trade (AVS or ATIS).
i researched both trade and live them equally but cant make uo my mind.
which is good for getting preferred posting?
good for moving up the rank?
good trade for person whose family lives in Toronto?
Thanks
Hey Nick,
AVS fix electronics on aircraft and ATIS maintain navigational aids and equipment on the ground in addition to computer and network servicing.
Both trades are good although I would say that AVS is more "Airforce" in that you will primarily be working in an air unit whereas ATIS Techs can work on a wing or with army units (if you like camping).
I am not 100% sure of all the places an ATIS Tech can be posted but I know the majority of the training is done in Kingston, Ontario and that most of the AVS trg is done at CFB Borden (hour and a bit north of Toronto). As far as postings for AVS, the closest you will get to Toronto will be CFB Borden, and next closest is CFB Trenton which is probably more likely as it is a bigger base for technicians.
Both trades have good opportunities for advancement and deployment, although ATIS Techs have far more out of Canada postings, which is nice.
I honestly don't think you would go wrong either way but I may be a bit biased due to the fact that I am an AVS Tech, that being said I think AVS is the better trade