ANAV Numbers

[Gazoo]

To begin this topic I need to say I am not an ANAV, I am an AEC.
Over the past few days(between teaching and missions) I did some research on the number of ANAV's in the CF now, what they do, where they are posted, and most importantly how many unfilled positions they have.  I know the Preferred Manning Level(PML) is more complicated than it appears on a simple spreadsheet, but it does illustrate some interesting facts.
Current # of positions - 703
Current # unfilled      - 147
# filled                      - 556

I also counted the number of ANAV's who's current position is an actual flying/aircrew(navigating) position, and not some type of staff job.
Current # flying/aircrew  -  165
So in summary 28% of ANAV's fill an aircrew(flying) position.
It was interesting finding this out.

In addition to ANAV I did the same research for the AEC occupation, but I will post it in the Support Trades folder.
Everyone can draw their own conclusions as to what the numbers mean, but as 'they say' it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out(what I am trying to say).

Let the slings and arrows fly, I am wearing my kevlar vest.

 

[Gazoo]

I forgot to mention the numbers only include those up to the rank of Colonel.

 

[ark]

I was told ANAVs are going to get the UAV pilot spots. Can anyone confirm this? My source is not the best so that is why I am looking for someone more in the know to confirm or deny it.

 

[Gazoo]

I have heard the same thing, but can't actually confirm it.  It would certainly increase their number of flying positions(assuming you could consider it flying).

 

[SupersonicMax]

It was in the latest Maple Leaf issue I believe.

Max

 

[dimsum]

1 from each of the last two Nav courses got the UAV spots.  They're (as of right now) under 405 Sqn.

 

[ark]

Thanks

 

[aesop081]

They're (as of right now) under 405 Sqn.

Not for long

 

[dimsum]

Not for long

Awesome.  I've been hearing rumours that it's either going to be 415 or 428 Sqn standing up in Greenwood.  Any truth to that?

 

[aesop081]

Awesome.  I've been hearing rumours that it's either going to be 415 or 428 Sqn standing up in Greenwood.  Any truth to that?

Last i was told, both the Sqn number and location had not be decided.

If i was a betting man i would put my money on a northern Alberta airbase whose name starts with C   ;D

 

[SeaKingTacco]

In addition to ANAV I did the same research for the AEC occupation, but I will post it in the Support Trades folder.
Everyone can draw their own conclusions as to what the numbers mean, but as 'they say' it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out(what I am trying to say).

Since I failed miserably at Rocket Science (no-wait- it was nuclear physics.  I get those two mixed up all the time...)  what are you trying to say?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

was told ANAVs are going to get the UAV pilot spots. Can anyone confirm this? My source is not the best so that is why I am looking for someone more in the know to confirm or deny it.

Confirm.  All else (Sqn Number, location, air vehicle) is up in the air.

 

[Sub_Guy]

If i was a betting man i would put my money on a northern Alberta airbase whose name starts with C  ;D

That has to be a typo, what you meant to type was a British Columbia airbase whose name starts with C, right? 

 

[aesop081]

That has to be a typo, what you meant to type was a British Columbia airbase whose name starts with C, right? 

I meant what i said........