2fly said:
A few suggestions for you:
1. Get volunteer experience.
2. Start working out and get in good shape.
3. Get VERY good grades in grade 12.
4. Look into laser eye surgery (if it is even an option for you).
5. Read the new board member FAQ's.
6. Get familiar with the search option on this site. Most of your questions where already asked and answered some 100 times.
Pretty much nailed it.
1. Volunteer at a relevant place. This shows that you really want to be a pilot. I for example, volunteer at the Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum once a week for the past 3 flying seasons. Show initiative, try and obtain your PPL license. It is expensive but shows you really want this.
2. Pretty self explainable, start running and do strength training. Try new sports, you never know you might pick up on one. Squash is an excellent game, simple, fun and a great workout.
3. You need to get into university plain and simple. Remember every strong ROTP pilot candidate has the marks. You just need to try to receive the best marks you can since it is one of the criteria which is looked upon for selection.
4. Consult the CFRC about your eye situation. There are new options available as for laser eye surgery and the V2 vision requirement which you may qualify. I cant speak much on this topic as it never affected me.
5/6. There is much useful information here, I have spent countless hours reading and researching the trade and other interesting tidbits which is covered.
You will have to apply, wait for an aptitude test, interview and initial medical. Each one you must pass to a certain standard.
That is just the beginning of your journey. My best advice would be to write down any questions you may have and visit your recruitment office. If you are eligible to join, start your process around June. This will give you plenty of time for each phase of the recruitment process.
Cheers and good luck !
