So far so good

[Hot Lips]

All the best Mike...

I am in a similar position to Springroll's...I flipped my app Res to Reg as well. 

As the paperwork and testing has been done for some time...my Reg app just went in a week before the deadline which just past.

I too will be required to complete an additional OSB as the Res one would obviously not suffice...

Being on Army is making the time go faster though...

HL

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

Good stuff. Sounds like things are going well for everybody. double0three, I am sure you'll hear good news. I can't see it being a major factor based on what you have told me...

 

[double0three]

Thanks MikeG, right now I'm just going to try to be as patient as possible.  The medical things I had to do set me back maybe a month and a half or so.  I expected to get some news this week as I was told Ottawa received my file late last week, but nothing yet.  Still patiently waiting....  hell they could tell me I have been accepted but don't start training for like a full year and I would be happy at this point 

 

[double0three]

Update:

Received a letter from Ottawa saying they need MORE detailed medical records... now from an orthopedic specialist.  Also in the letter they mention I will not be able to persue the Pilot trade any longer since my vision does not meet the standard.  Hmm, guess 20/20, V1 uncorrected vision isn't even good enough these days.

Sigh

 

[WannaBeFlyer]

Update:

Received a letter from Ottawa saying they need MORE detailed medical records... now from an orthopedic specialist.  Also in the letter they mention I will not be able to persue the Pilot trade any longer since my vision does not meet the standard.  Hmm, guess 20/20, V1 uncorrected vision isn't even good enough these days.

Sigh

Sorry to hear that double!! You are the 3rd person I have heard of who has received the exact same unfortunate news despite having 20/20. I am the furthest thing from an expert, but judging by that test, there is more to the vision test than reading a chart as you would at your family doctor. Perhaps you have 20/20 but another portion like the test with the drops and light failed you. Obviously all specualtion since I know nothing medically or about the test itself - maybe someone else call fill us in on that.  (not trying to light a fire; I was medically fit. I am just curious.)

Are you going to follow through with the specialist and persue another trade or are you moving on to something else?

Good luck with your next decision!!!!

Mike

 

[double0three]

Well I am going to continue on, got an appointment at the specialist for next week.  Not sure what other trade I would be interested in, but I will take a look.  I really want to find out the specific reason I was disqualified for my eyes.  The eye doctor who does all the pilots for the CFRC in Halifax said I was a fit pilot, and all the numbers on the detailed report were within the bounds listed on the website.  So it's all very odd, but I won't go down without a fight!

 

[Hot Lips]

Called the CFRC and spoke to the Recruiter on Monday...
He said my appi has gone to the OSB...no action on it yet and he said this is neither good nor bad...so...
Hurry up and wait...

LMAO

HL

 

[kincanucks]

Your appi?

 

[double0three]

I assumed by "appi" they meant application, but I don't know what an OSB is though.

 

[kincanucks]

I assumed by "appi" they meant application, but I don't know what an OSB is though.

Really?  OSB is officer selection board.

 

[double0three]

Ah.  So is that the last step in the process before you (read: if) get called for a job offer?

 

[kincanucks]

Ah.  So is that the last step in the process before you (read: if) get called for a job offer?

If selected by the OSB you will be offered a position as long as you still meet the requirements.

 

[double0three]

Also I have another question for you Kincanucks if that's OK.

Basically I am wondering how often mistakes are made by the Medical Officer in Ottawa.  The reason being, is that I did my eye test back in February (same doctor who apparently tests all the pilot applicants for the CFRC in Halifax) and he informed me that my eyes were up to standard for the pilot profession.  I don't have the detailed eye test sheet with me at the moment from when I got assessed, but I'm pretty sure I was in the detailed range set out on the website (not only 20/20 vision (category V1) but I'm pretty sure the refraction numbers were within the acceptable range too.  All of a sudden I got a letter stating my eyes did not meet the standard.  This is the first I heard that was the case, and this is not the first letter I receieved from the medical office in Ottawa (on going medical saga for other reasons).  I am going to visit the recruiting center on Tuesday, but in the meantime just wondering if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

 

[kincanucks]

Also I have another question for you Kincanucks if that's OK.

Basically I am wondering how often mistakes are made by the Medical Officer in Ottawa.  The reason being, is that I did my eye test back in February (same doctor who apparently tests all the pilot applicants for the CFRC in Halifax) and he informed me that my eyes were up to standard for the pilot profession.  I don't have the detailed eye test sheet with me at the moment from when I got assessed, but I'm pretty sure I was in the detailed range set out on the website (not only 20/20 vision (category V1) but I'm pretty sure the refraction numbers were within the acceptable range too.  All of a sudden I got a letter stating my eyes did not meet the standard.  This is the first I heard that was the case, and this is not the first letter I receieved from the medical office in Ottawa (on going medical saga for other reasons).  I am going to visit the recruiting center on Tuesday, but in the meantime just wondering if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

Discuss your situation with the person that did your recruiting medical.

 

[aesop081]

Also I have another question for you Kincanucks if that's OK.

Basically I am wondering how often mistakes are made by the Medical Officer in Ottawa.  The reason being, is that I did my eye test back in February (same doctor who apparently tests all the pilot applicants for the CFRC in Halifax) and he informed me that my eyes were up to standard for the pilot profession.  I don't have the detailed eye test sheet with me at the moment from when I got assessed, but I'm pretty sure I was in the detailed range set out on the website (not only 20/20 vision (category V1) but I'm pretty sure the refraction numbers were within the acceptable range too.  All of a sudden I got a letter stating my eyes did not meet the standard.  This is the first I heard that was the case, and this is not the first letter I receieved from the medical office in Ottawa (on going medical saga for other reasons).  I am going to visit the recruiting center on Tuesday, but in the meantime just wondering if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

Kincanucks will certainly have an answer for you on your eyes but i suspect that, even though the MO at CFRC said you were good-to-go, that DRDC Toronto ( the old DCIEM, the organization that has the final word for aircrew) may have been of the oposite opinion.  Not saying that this is necessarily the case but it very well may be. I know that when i remustered to aircrew, the Base flight surgeon said i was good put that DCIEM still had to aprove.

 

[double0three]

Yeah I agree that the MO in Ottawa or TO has the final say.  I'm just wondering if their standards are even stricter than the specifics that are listed on the website? There is pretty detailed info available there, which I cannot find at the moment.

 

[mbhabfan]

IS it standard procedure for a letter to be sent out regarding medical problems?  I failed on the vision test according to them but not according to my eye doctor.  I was told no letter would be sent

 

[kincanucks]

IS it standard procedure for a letter to be sent out regarding medical problems?  I failed on the vision test according to them but not according to my eye doctor.  I was told no letter would be sent

Yes it is but you wouldn't receive a letter just about your vision unless it prevented you from joining the forces all together

 

[double0three]

The reason I got the letter was due to other medical matters that need to be cleared up before I can join at all.  The vision thing was just an aside kind of stuck at the bottom of the letter.  A big long better regarding I need orthopedic assessment to see if my slightly fallen arches in my feet will prevent me from running.  Then at the bottom, something to the tune of: "Oh by the way, you better pick another trade since your vision doesn't meet the standards for pilot"

 

[Zach15]

  Another update on my progress...

    I was enrolled today in Saint John, New Brunswick. I signed a 12 year contract as Pilot. I had to do a bunch of paperwork and then pledge allegiance to the queen in front of my parents, and three other officer cadets who were enrolled at the same time as me. I was the only one going airforce, the other three were all army - engineers.

  Next sunday my flight leaves to take me to IAP in St. Jean Quebec, which will last until July 28th. I have august off, unless I can find a month of work before University starts again.

    So thats me. I am now one of you guys and just need to learn how to act like it! I am very excited for IAP - but its coming soon.
               
                            Take care all, wish me luck on my course!

                                  - OCdt. Sawyer