Hi, I'm applying to be a pilot and my chances are good. I don't want to talk about that part. I have so many questions about CF life.
1. Does the CF control your banking, home buying, etc? I heard someone say that but I don't think it's accurate.
2. My dream has been to fly, but family is more important. What length of time can I expect to be away from home if I get selected for fixed wing (any fixed wing - search and rescue, transport, instructor, fighter, patrol, etc.)?
The CF recruiting website says weeks at a time unless you are hired by the Navy and go out to sea with them for 6 months at a time. Going away for a week or two at a time with short (or no) notice is fine with me.
I will leave it at that for now. Please don't get impatient if these questions have already been answered somewhere else, just direct me. I have been trying to find answers for a couple of days now.
PS: I would love to be in touch with currently serving pilots who could tell me about their lifestyle. Alternatively, recently retired members could tell me what it was like a couple of years ago as well.
Thank you all in advance,
T
1. Does the CF control your banking, home buying, etc? I heard someone say that but I don't think it's accurate.
2. My dream has been to fly, but family is more important. What length of time can I expect to be away from home if I get selected for fixed wing (any fixed wing - search and rescue, transport, instructor, fighter, patrol, etc.)?
The CF recruiting website says weeks at a time unless you are hired by the Navy and go out to sea with them for 6 months at a time. Going away for a week or two at a time with short (or no) notice is fine with me.
I will leave it at that for now. Please don't get impatient if these questions have already been answered somewhere else, just direct me. I have been trying to find answers for a couple of days now.
PS: I would love to be in touch with currently serving pilots who could tell me about their lifestyle. Alternatively, recently retired members could tell me what it was like a couple of years ago as well.
Thank you all in advance,
T