I've read and understood (I think) the relevant DAOD (9-70), I've Googled the internet, and I've searched these forums but I'm still looking for some "real life" comments and observations about the SCP - how well does it work/not work in practice, what are a person's chances of being successful, etc...
My military background, for what it's worth, and if it may help: currently a PRes Avn Tech (514), QL5A qualified, Cpl, 2.5 years of service (almost entirely Class B). In case any one looking at those SCP applications cares, I also got the top student award on my Avn QL3 course. Plan to go Reg force next year (Trenton, if I can get it).
My academic/civilian background: engineering degree (eng. phys./mechanical, but crappy marks- only mid 60's average), ten years as an electronics design engineer (telecom and aerospace), P.Eng. license, civilian CPL/ME/IFR (but very low TT), 36 years old.
Yes, I know, I could try DEO but for various good reasons (I believe) I want try to go the Reg NCM, then SCP route. The only officer trade in which I'm truly interested (except for 32, for which I don't meet the vision requirements) is Aere (41), so that's the one I would apply for under SCP.
I know there are no guarantees and there's always risk but I'm about to make some major decisions based on some major assumptions that I'm kind of vague on - so any practical ideas/comments/observations regarding the SCP would be much appreciated. You never know if there's one little detail you missed that may be critical, right ?
Thanks,
Cosmo
P.S. No, I can't just go for a chat with my local BPSO or reg force buddies because they are not around (I'm an Avn Tech but I'm not even close to any CF base, believe it or not...).
My military background, for what it's worth, and if it may help: currently a PRes Avn Tech (514), QL5A qualified, Cpl, 2.5 years of service (almost entirely Class B). In case any one looking at those SCP applications cares, I also got the top student award on my Avn QL3 course. Plan to go Reg force next year (Trenton, if I can get it).
My academic/civilian background: engineering degree (eng. phys./mechanical, but crappy marks- only mid 60's average), ten years as an electronics design engineer (telecom and aerospace), P.Eng. license, civilian CPL/ME/IFR (but very low TT), 36 years old.
Yes, I know, I could try DEO but for various good reasons (I believe) I want try to go the Reg NCM, then SCP route. The only officer trade in which I'm truly interested (except for 32, for which I don't meet the vision requirements) is Aere (41), so that's the one I would apply for under SCP.
I know there are no guarantees and there's always risk but I'm about to make some major decisions based on some major assumptions that I'm kind of vague on - so any practical ideas/comments/observations regarding the SCP would be much appreciated. You never know if there's one little detail you missed that may be critical, right ?
Thanks,
Cosmo
P.S. No, I can't just go for a chat with my local BPSO or reg force buddies because they are not around (I'm an Avn Tech but I'm not even close to any CF base, believe it or not...).