March Enrollment?

[maniac779]

I have currently concluded the process for my CT from PRes to RegF as Pilot.

I talked to my POC at my local CFRC Det this morning and I was informed that although my med file hasn't returned yet awarding me my Air Factor, that they anticipate minimal difficulties and have merit listed me anyway.

They have also informed me that they are driving to enroll as many people before the end of March as possible, (he mentioned "its crazy over here right now") and to prepare myself for a conditional offer of employment based on my air factor coming back okay.

My question is does anyone have any info on this drive to get people enrolled by the end of March??

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

My MCC suggested it is because it is the end of fiscal but added that he was not sure exactly. He also said the board is not really meeting the way they normally do.

Initially I was supposed to go in September but I was bumped to April 10. I try not to understand what is going on; it gives me a headache. Things have changed often and fast. I do know that they are swamped at my CFRC...

 

[inferno]

I heard the same thing... and am in the same boat.. except I've got shcool that will hold me here until April, and then I still have to graduate from uni and such during the summer time..

They offered me a conditional employment yesterday, and want to get me sworn in an Leave without pay until I start in Sept... all this before the end of the fiscal year..

Speculation here.. but if the CF works like any other buisness or company.. nextyears budget is dependent on this years outcome.. if they go over budget, and recruit a buttload of people.. they get more money next year in the budget.. if they are under in their numbers and have a surpluss of cash, nextyears budget gets the axe.

It wouldn't surprise me if they are just trying to get names on a list right now to boost this years numbers.

 

[Pte_Martin]

i was told the same thing that they are trying to get a lot of people through for March, and that they might start dipping in to next years allotment for trades

 

[kincanucks]

Yes there is a push on to enrol as many people as possible before the end of the fiscal year but the concentration is on NCMs (if an officer applicant is ready so be it) as they are easier to get done faster.  The problem for some is that they may get enrolled before end Mar but they might not see a BMQ until much later which could mean a lot more leave without pay (LWOP).

 

[rnkelly]

Yeah I think there is some merit to this end of fiscal year enrollment "phenomenom".

I am happy to report that I got a Pilot job offer today when I expected to be waiting for the april !5th selection board.  I am a DEO applicant and did my ASC first week of February.  I'm happier than a pig in shit right now and for the others that are waiting my recruiter just said that they are taking files in as they come and giving offers accordingly!?!  The recruiter also surprised me by saying that my BOTC might (probably) start before september which I thought was impossible for a DEO.

Anyways, I'm stoked! But honestly I think that Army.ca gave me an unfair advantage. Ha!

 

[double0three]

Congrats mkelly!!!!!  And from what I heard, there is a BOTC in June-ish time frame.  I am applying for ROPT Pilot at the moment BTW.

 

[derael]

I'm going the CEOTP route and they pretty much told me the same thing for BOTC... June. Maybe I'll see some you there.  ;D

 

[kincanucks]

For the thousandth time ROTP and DEO/CEOTP do not attend the same IAP/BOTPs.  There are April and May DEO/CEOTP IAP/BOTPs.  There will be ROTP IAP/BOTPs starting in May for Civie U applicants and at the end of Jun beginning of Jul for RMC applicants.

DA

 

[rnkelly]

I thought it was January and September BOTC's for DEO plans.
I guess I'll find out soon enough but I was planning on doing some travelling before I forfeit my freedom.

 

[kincanucks]

I thought it was January and September BOTC's for DEO plans.
I guess I'll find out soon enough but I was planning on doing some travelling before I forfeit my freedom.

Normally it is only Jan/Sept for DEO but as detailed in other posts CFRG has decided to hold a few more this year.

HH

 

[mbhabfan]

in the past all bmq and botc have been at St Jean, now some BMQ are being held in Borden.  Are any BOTC being held in Borden as well?

 

[kincanucks]

in the past all bmq and botc have been at St Jean, now some BMQ are being held in Borden.  Are any BOTC being held in Borden as well?

All additional IAP/BOTPs are scheduled to be held in St Jean.

DA

 

[mbhabfan]

THANKS  for the information

 

[kincanucks]

Just wanted to add an important point to the whole enrolling a bunch of people before the end of the fiscal year situation.  The following is a response to a PM that I wrote:

There is a push to enrol more people before the end of Mar but that is concentrated on people who are already in the system and have been processed not for new applicants as there is only approximate two weeks left.  So if you have been processed and are eligible and suitable and have been merit listed then yes it would be easier to get selected for those trades now.

So if someone applies this week they shouldn't expect to be processed and enrolled before the end of the month.  I know that is CDF to most people but to others I am not too sure.

 

[John Galt]

I currently have a CEOTP application being processed.  I'm just waiting for my medical to return so I can get merit listed.  Earlier in this post it was suggested that an applicant was merit listed before the return of a medical?  Is it actually possible to get merit listed before recieving an Air Factor?  As the end of the fiscal year is quickly approaching, I hold a very personal interest on this topic. 

It was also suggested earlier in this thread that the selection board "is not really meeting the way they normally do."  Are these simply rumours, or have the boards for CEOTP gone the way of March Madness?

JG

 

[maniac779]

Call your CFRC and check.

I was merit listed and my file was sent to Borden before my air factor came back.

If my offer comes before my air factor does, it will be conditional based on my air factor coming back okay.

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

I currently have a CEOTP application being processed.  I'm just waiting for my medical to return so I can get merit listed.  Earlier in this post it was suggested that an applicant was merit listed before the return of a medical?  Is it actually possible to get merit listed before recieving an Air Factor?  As the end of the fiscal year is quickly approaching, I hold a very personal interest on this topic. 

It was also suggested earlier in this thread that the selection board "is not really meeting the way they normally do."  Are these simply rumours, or have the boards for CEOTP gone the way of March Madness?

JG

I think it is a matter of timing and where you are in your process. In my case, I was "medically fit" weeks before and I only had aircrew to complete and was thus granted a conditional offer pending successful completion of aircrew. My ASC course was Mar 20 so I could potentially help their numbers.

However, if you are still awaiting medical and ASC or something else, it might be tougher to get in on the "March Madness". As Kincanucks mentioned, they are looking to meet some numbers but it doesn't mean that all applicants are going to be hurried through.

The boards definitely met more frequently than usual as I was told by my FileMan and MCC. Talk to either if you are curious . I am not suggesting you harass them but occasionally check in and see if there has been progress. My file manager was swamped the past couple of weeks, more so than usual. They won't enjoy frequent calls about meds, ASC dates etc. They'll call. Don't worry.

BTW, PM coming haven't forgot about you. Just busy...

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

I'd like to add that because of Maniac's credentials, he bypassed Aircrew. Again, he had one item that kept him from being selected making him a good candidate for an early offer.

 

[Zach15]

I was also merit listed before aircrew selection.