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I believe I can ask this question in this section of the forum. My question is with regards to the contract I would be singing should I receive a job offer for Pilot.
The question is: Even if I am successfully meeting all training requirements, am I free to voluntarily release (VR) from CAF any time before achieving wings standard? (If, for example, I discover the military lifestyle is not well suited for myself or family.)
From the ‘Statement of Understanding and Undertaking: Restricted Release – Pilot’, e):
“I waive any entitlement to release that I may have from time to time pursuant to section 30 of the National Defence Act and Queen's Regulations & Orders for the Canadian Forces 15.02 for a period of seven (7) years. The Restricted Release Period commences upon completion of air crew training to wings standard.”
This statement states that I may not release for 7 years after achieving the wings standard, which suggests that I am free to release prior to that. From the information I’ve gathered, achieving wings standard make take 3-4 years. Does this mean I am free to exit the CAF during this time, if I wish?
However, the Statement of Understanding also says in b):
“The Canadian Forces is relying upon me to acquire the particular skill and to serve in the Canadian Forces in possession of that particular skill.”
So if I choose to VR prior to achieving wings standard, would I be in violation of this statement? The statement makes sense, though seems rather general and not binding.
Please advise whether a candidate is free to VR any time prior to wings standard, with no detrimental consequences or debt owed. Please note it is not my intention to enter and quit, or to wastefully spend the CAF’s resources. However, this request is important for information, and for the family’s peace of mind.
Thank you very much.
I believe I can ask this question in this section of the forum. My question is with regards to the contract I would be singing should I receive a job offer for Pilot.
The question is: Even if I am successfully meeting all training requirements, am I free to voluntarily release (VR) from CAF any time before achieving wings standard? (If, for example, I discover the military lifestyle is not well suited for myself or family.)
From the ‘Statement of Understanding and Undertaking: Restricted Release – Pilot’, e):
“I waive any entitlement to release that I may have from time to time pursuant to section 30 of the National Defence Act and Queen's Regulations & Orders for the Canadian Forces 15.02 for a period of seven (7) years. The Restricted Release Period commences upon completion of air crew training to wings standard.”
This statement states that I may not release for 7 years after achieving the wings standard, which suggests that I am free to release prior to that. From the information I’ve gathered, achieving wings standard make take 3-4 years. Does this mean I am free to exit the CAF during this time, if I wish?
However, the Statement of Understanding also says in b):
“The Canadian Forces is relying upon me to acquire the particular skill and to serve in the Canadian Forces in possession of that particular skill.”
So if I choose to VR prior to achieving wings standard, would I be in violation of this statement? The statement makes sense, though seems rather general and not binding.
Please advise whether a candidate is free to VR any time prior to wings standard, with no detrimental consequences or debt owed. Please note it is not my intention to enter and quit, or to wastefully spend the CAF’s resources. However, this request is important for information, and for the family’s peace of mind.
Thank you very much.