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    Air Combat Systems Officer ( ACSO )

    I would expect prerequisite training will be completed rather quickly. I haven't heard of long waits for AOS-L, AOS-S, or AMT. Get self-enrolled on BEW and AFOD Block 1 ASAP. I'm the odd case on my course, as I remustered from another aircrew trade, so I had all the prerequisite courses...
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    Air Combat Systems Officer ( ACSO )

    I'm on the first serial of the new ACSO course. BEW is a prerequisite as are AOS-L, AOS-S, and AMT. I don't think Barker College offers a residential BEW course any more. AOEW is still residential though. AFOD Block 1 also is required to graduate, but can be done while on course if necessary.
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    Air Combat Systems Officer ( ACSO )

    In terms of start to wings, the biggest variable is going to be how long it takes to get onto the ACSO course after BMOQ. A fair value to anticipate would be about 2 years from start to wings.
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    Space Operations Course

    Most CAF space positions require the course, though the course is not a prerequisite to be selected for a space position. If you're selected for a space position, you'll be priority loaded onto the course. The remaining course slots are open on a space-available basis with priority to trades...
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    New AF Parka

    I had to wear mine for a few weeks last year. It is comfortable to wear, and less bulky than the gabardine or the old blue gore-tex jacket. Points well spent.
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    Occupational and Component Transfers (OT/CT/VOT) During and After BMQ (Merged)

    The 90 day timeline isn't 90 days and you're in your new trade: The 90 days represents a limit for you to have chosen a new trade and have been interviewed by the BPSO for suitability. By the sound of things, you've met that deadline. DGMC has no deadline to get you into a new trade. I too...
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    Aerospace Control Officers-AEC [merged]

    Unfortunately, I don't know the fine details of how to push such a request through a CFRC. I'd imagine that going through your file manager is the way to go. If not, once you've accepted the offer and re-enrolled, you could push such a request to 2 CAD / AF AEC Trg through your CoC at your first...
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    Aerospace Control Officers-AEC [merged]

    Since you're bypassing BMOQ, you'll be reporting to a unit for OJT until your AEC course starts. OJT near family can happen - I've seen many hard air trades do OJT with CFRC's and PRes units to be close to family. If you get an offer, push a request through the CFRC to be posted near your...
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    Lifestyle/Marriage During BMOQ/Flight Training

    I haven't attended SLT, and likely won't for a long time, if ever. You don't need a French profile to fly a planein 9 provinces out of 10 At one time, the year-long (residential) SLT course was a dumping ground superb way for AF Plt Trg to fill time for pilots facing lengthy wait times for...
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    Lifestyle/Marriage During BMOQ/Flight Training

    1. Plenty of married guys (with kids!) successfully go through the pilot training pipeline. I'm in the pipeline right now, and my wife and son are along for the ride. It has its challenges for sure, but it's certainly doable. 2. Living together: BMOQ - no. PFT - no. BFT in Moose Jaw can be a...
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    Occupational and Component Transfers (OT/CT/VOT) During and After BMQ (Merged)

    Not on hand right now. It was in a CANFORGEN ca. 2010/2011. I'll find it when I to work tomorrow night (yay shift work!)
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    Occupational and Component Transfers (OT/CT/VOT) During and After BMQ (Merged)

    8-12 months would be a timeline for falling through the cracks. From the date of your PRB/TRB, you have 90 days to pick a new trade. After which, the process generally takes a short time to complete. I've heard of one month timelines, but I imagine they are the exception. Granted, my...
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    Aerospace Control Officers-AEC [merged]

    Work hours are going to vary depending on which unit you're posted to. Some units may have you working 8 hour shifts, some might have you working 12s. It's nearly guaranteed your first posting after training will involve shift work. As for living with you while in Cornwall... yes, it is...
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    Military Occupations Trg Plan

    Designated (i.e. Protected) information is for documents containing personal data. QSs and TPs do not contain personal data, and thus are not designated. QSs and TPs are generally UNCLAS, and can generally be found on the DWAN if you know where to look. If not, give the Training Establishment...
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