BMOQ January 7th

[crosswind]

Toronto area here, I haven't talked with the RC since my offer but they told me I would find out the flight details at the swearing in ceremony on the 19th.  (MusclesGlasses, are you sure about the 18th or do you mean 19th?  maybe there are two ceremonies?)

I would assume they would all put us on the same flight if possible or airline as it makes the most sense, I would much rather fly Porter off the island than go through Pearson

 

[MusclesGlasses]

MusclesGlasses, are you sure about the 18th or do you mean 19th?  maybe there are two ceremonies?

Ah, sorry for the confusion. I'm swearing in up in Sudbury, but flying out of Toronto.

cheers

 

[Special_K]

I am swearing in on the 19th as well at 4900 yonge street. No clue about my flight yet, all I was told was I fly out on the 5th. It would have been easier to drive but the corporal I spoke to said that my flight was already booked.  I take it they discourage the use of personal vehicles while on course..
Either way winter BMOQ is going to be... fun... haha  See you guys out there!

Kais

 

[half-pint]

Cool beans Half Pint. Hope you don't have too boring a time waiting if indeed you don't get to head out to NETP-O until the rest of us head out once done in April. 

On a side note, those of you flying out from Toronto on the 5th, are you going through Pearson or the island? I've been told that my flight has been booked through Porter, and will therefore depart from the island, but won't find out what time until I swear in on the 18th.

Cheers

I'm sure I'll find something to keep me busy

You're flying porter?!? What part of who's body did you have to suck to manage that? Nice!!! :hellyeah:

 

[MusclesGlasses]

I'm sure I'll find something to keep me busy

You're flying porter?!? What part of who's body did you have to suck to manage that? Nice!!! :hellyeah:

LoL! From what I understand they are the cheapest as far as one way from Toronto to Montreal goes. Just doing my part to cut the fat out 

Cheers

Kyle

 

[duy]

I'm swearing in tomorrow morning. Will post some relevant info here tomorrow.

 

[half-pint]

LoL! From what I understand they are the cheapest as far as one way from Toronto to Montreal goes. Just doing my part to cut the fat out 

Cheers

Kyle

Lol, I'm sure you are!  Take it from someone who is in the airline industry, Porter is a much classier airline, plus, you don't have to fly out of Pearson, or as we like to call it, hell's vestibule.  >

 

[MusclesGlasses]

Lol, I'm sure you are!  Take it from someone who is in the airline industry, Porter is a much classier airline, plus, you don't have to fly out of Pearson, or as we like to call it, hell's vestibule.  >

How true. I've been through both many times and I always prefer the island to Pearson.

I looked up flights for the 5th of Jan, and they run down as follows for midday times:

Porter @ 1215 - $71 + extras

AC (tango) @ 1100 - $94 + extras

AC (tango) @ 1300 - $144 + extras

WJ @ 1200 - $330 + extras <--------- LOL!!!!!!

Of course flight prices tend to jump around a lot, especially when dealing with AC and WJ, where Porter seems to keep theirs more or less in the same low range. Will be interesting to see if other recruiting offices are booking people with various airlines.

Cheers

 

[half-pint]

How true. I've been through both many times and I always prefer the island to Pearson.

I looked up flights for the 5th of Jan, and they run down as follows for midday times:

Porter @ 1215 - $71 + extras

AC (tango) @ 1100 - $94 + extras

AC (tango) @ 1300 - $144 + extras

WJ @ 1200 - $330 + extras <--------- LOL!!!!!!

Of course flight prices tend to jump around a lot, especially when dealing with AC and WJ, where Porter seems to keep theirs more or less in the same low range. Will be interesting to see if other recruiting offices are booking people with various airlines.

Cheers

WTF eh?  WJ started out as Canada's low cost carrier (we always called them the Walmart of the air) and now they're more expensive than AC!!!  I'd rather fly on AC, where I don't have to swipe my credit card to watch an outdated, overpriced Hollywood movie. I still think you're one lucky SOB to be flying Porter

 

[MusclesGlasses]

I still think you're one lucky SOB to be flying Porter

We'll see. That's what the secretary had said last time I was in the office, but things can change 

Cheers

 

[Special_K]

I'd go porter if I had a choice, pearson is truly a night mare. Who else is heading out from Toronto/swearing in in Toronto on the 19th?

 

[portager]

I am flying out of Toronto. All I know about my flight is that they are booking it for me and will give me the details when I swear in on the 19th.

 

[Special_K]

Same here. I will see you at 4900 yonge then!
Cheers

Kais

 

[duy]

I'd go porter if I had a choice, pearson is truly a night mare. Who else is heading out from Toronto/swearing in in Toronto on the 19th?

I'm heading out like everyone else on 05 Jan 13 from Toronto; swearing in tomorrow.

 

[Willskigilbert]

Got my call today, BMOQ 0009F, even if its in french I m sure will meet around the block at some point! I will be a pilot btw.

 

[MusclesGlasses]

Got my call today, BMOQ 0009F, even if its in french I m sure will meet around the block at some point! I will be a pilot btw.

Félicitations et bonne chance!!

 

[MMSS]

Question for you guys, I got a packet of paperwork in the mail with the CFLRS guide and security clearance form. Are we expected to have that for the swearing-in or just bring with to CFLRS?

 

[mariomike]

Question for you guys, I got a packet of paperwork in the mail with the CFLRS guide and security clearance form. Are we expected to have that for the swearing-in or just bring with to CFLRS?

What happens at the swearing in?:
"you may also be asked to present your security clearance forms that you got with your joining instructions.":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/41323/post-355823.html#msg355823

They sent me another security clearance form to fill out. I have to complete it and bring it with me to the swearing in ceremony.

 

[MusclesGlasses]

Question for you guys, I got a packet of paperwork in the mail with the CFLRS guide and security clearance form. Are we expected to have that for the swearing-in or just bring with to CFLRS?

What happens at the swearing in?:
"you may also be asked to present your security clearance forms that you got with your joining instructions.":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/41323/post-355823.html#msg355823

All I can say is that I was told that I would not need it at the swearing in ceremony, but to have it ready to hand in at the beginning of our BMOQ. That being said, I`m going to have it fully filled out and in my bag when I swear in on the 18th

It should be also noted that the quote linked to by mariomike above is from 2006. A lot can change in 6 years.

Cheers

 

[mariomike]

That being said, I`m going to have it fully filled out and in my bag when I swear in on the 18th

Probably not a bad idea. 

It should be also noted that the quote linked to by mariomike above is from 2006.

There were two quotes. One was from 2009.

If in doubt, check with your CFRC.