The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

[dapaterson]

Some of the professional HR (or lack there of) criticism is warranted.

However, I would also point out that a pure Civ HR solution to the CAF is no panacea as many of the Military’s HR challenges just are not replicable in the Civilian world (ie, an actual functioning casualty replacement plan).

Maybe a HR sub-specialty as a remuster trade, backed up by Public servants for continuity?

But, this is well off topic for fighters.

We are in violent agreement - a pure Civ HR solution would fail; we need military professionals (supported by civilian expertise). We also need non specialist officers to learn to listen to and respect military professionals who may be junior in rank, but have more knowledge than them within a domain.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

We are in violent agreement - a pure Civ HR solution would fail; we need military professionals (supported by civilian expertise). We also need non specialist officers to learn to listen to and respect military professionals who may be junior in rank, but have more knowledge than them within a domain.

Ha. Good one.

 

[dapaterson]

Ha. Good one.

I can dream, can't I?

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Start with professionals doing the HR management, including attraction, selection and recruiting, and having excess training capacity ready, and not a starved IT&E system.

CAF compensation and benefits are extremely generous (despite the whining from some sectors (cough pilots cough)).

A fixed training schedule that reflects the needs of students and young workers and also one the senior staff of the units can all plan their lives around.

 

[ytz]

We're well paid, thats not the issue.

Disagree. Only in part. Being a reservist is a substantial commitment for a part time job. I do think this needs to be disproportionately compensated to get the numbers we want. And not just pay (which is generous, as you pointed out). It would be good to see better tuition assistance and/or health and social benefits.

 

[PuckChaser]

Disagree. Only in part. Being a reservist is a substantial commitment for a part time job. I do think this needs to be disproportionately compensated to get the numbers we want. And not just pay (which is generous, as you pointed out). It would be good to see better tuition assistance and/or health and social benefits.

Reservists get 92% of RegF pay without any of the downsides. Its a fair deal.

If you wanted to talk about proper federal/provincial job protection legislation to allow more to serve, then thats a real conversation.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

I thought that was optional.

You are correct; my bad. Here is the AI answer:

The aircraft features a fully integrated and certified AAR system, allowing it to receive fuel from tanker aircraft such as the KC-767. This capability enables long-range missions, rapid deployment to forward operating bases, and allows the trainer to be used for AAR training operations itself. The M-346 is noted as the only advanced fly-by-wire trainer and light fighter in the world certified for this specific operation.

The M-346 uses a probe-and-drogue system, the standard NATO method. Here's how it works:

The probe is a fixed, quickly removable rigid arm mounted on the starboard side of the forward fuselage, ahead of the cockpit. It's not permanently installed — it's fitted only when a mission requires AAR, which keeps drag low on clean training sorties.