How competitive is the recruiting process for Pilot Applicants? I know this has probably been asked before but I was wondering if I would fit the bill as a desirable candidate.
I am 18 years old, 5'9 160lbs and in excellent shape. I am scheduled to attend the University of Western in September of 2008 for the CAM program (Commercial Aviation Management). With this program I would graduate with a business related degree and a commercial pilot's licence. I noticed that the ROTP entry plans into the Canadian Forces even sponsors this program at Western.
However, I know that a job as a pilot is very competitive and that applying for ROTP is a competitive selection process also. Given what I've said, would I seem like a decent candidate?
Background info: Since I was a kid I've wanted to be a pilot, but at around 14 years of age those dreams were crushed when I inherited my nearsightedness from my parents. I was absoutely devasted and was even mad at my parents for having the eyes they did. However, my nearsightedness is very mild and falls easily within the new vision requirements for pilots. Pilot or not I've decided that I'd like a career with the CF, but for now I am going to try my best as a pilot.
Do you guys think I have a chance?
I am 18 years old, 5'9 160lbs and in excellent shape. I am scheduled to attend the University of Western in September of 2008 for the CAM program (Commercial Aviation Management). With this program I would graduate with a business related degree and a commercial pilot's licence. I noticed that the ROTP entry plans into the Canadian Forces even sponsors this program at Western.
However, I know that a job as a pilot is very competitive and that applying for ROTP is a competitive selection process also. Given what I've said, would I seem like a decent candidate?
Background info: Since I was a kid I've wanted to be a pilot, but at around 14 years of age those dreams were crushed when I inherited my nearsightedness from my parents. I was absoutely devasted and was even mad at my parents for having the eyes they did. However, my nearsightedness is very mild and falls easily within the new vision requirements for pilots. Pilot or not I've decided that I'd like a career with the CF, but for now I am going to try my best as a pilot.
Do you guys think I have a chance?