Canada needs a military recruitment like the French foreign legion u just walk in and they take u let u stay with them and train u if u don’t pass there requirements they send u out
Yeah that is true, but we are just not susceptible to give our hard earned and values to people who will hate or spread Negativity about our team when the training offered is a possible chance of Terrorism. 😊😊
@@pheirphon4680 That’s the problem with accepting anyone. Look at the French or US police, you have a pulse they hire you, and then look confused when the cops beat the crap out of the public.
I applied to be an NCM Infanteer. I think the recruitment process takes way too long. Especially at a time of heightened global tension and an estimated 10,000 member shortfall. I really believe that part of the reason the CAF struggles with enrolling new members is the commonly quoted 3 months - 2 years wait before getting to BMQ. The waiting really hampers passion and the educated find other things to do. The tragedy in Ukraine made me realize that there is nothing more important to me than being a soldier. I quit a job that paid nearly 100k a year to join the CAF. For the first time in my life I had passion. I wanted to get in, get trained, and be ready for war. I know that it's on me for not doing the research beforehand, but come on. Get NCMs in while the passion is strong. Keep the passion alive and keep the soldier motivated.
I remember applying to be a pilot in grade 12. Went through the recruitment process, medical, aptitude test, interviews, then a week in some base north of Toronto for more tests, including sitting in simulator and aligning the machine using rudder pedals (for speed and accuracy I assume). In the end, they sat us all in a classroom, called out our last names, and declared who made it - “Pilot (yes or no), Navigator (yes or no).” I think the took maybe 5 people out of 30+ people. They then proceeded to tell us those not selected could never apply for pilot again in their life. No answers or explanations, suggestions for improvement. Fuck you Air Force!
Hey man. I'm sorry to hear that. I will say that the Aircrew Selection Centre has changed a lot since when you did it. The simulators are gone and have been replaced by a two-day computerized testing battery. The attrition rate is still steep, but there is a full debrief of performance now and candidates can try the test 3 times, with 1 year waits in between. www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/training-education/canadian-forces-aircrew-selection-centre/candidate-guide.html
How likely is it that you can get a civilian Commercial Pilot job after this? Would I still need to get all the licenses you would need to get as a civilian? How long does the training to become a pilot take?
Quite likely, with the type of aircraft, amount of hours and whether or not you successfully became an aircraft commander all would have an effect on your ability to be hired. Yes, you would need to get all the applicable licenses outside of the military, but again depending on what you end up flying would change how easy that would be. Approx. 3-5 years to get your wings depending on entry program.
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Petawawa is where we lost a chinook and the 2 pilots last summer, hope she wasn't one of them 😢
Hey man. Welcome to the RCAF! The CADPAT flight suit is only worn by 1 Wing Tactical Helicopter crews, so if you end up being streamed this way there's CADPAT in your future
Hey Cpl henderson! I'm a cadet at 351 right now, I was just wondering my eye vision isn't that great it's definetly not a 20/20 i wear contacts. Is it possible to still become a CF-18 pilot if i wear glasses? just hoping I could get an official to answer this question and verify for me also I heard there an option of choosing that role you want on like a slip of paper they give you or something like that is it true?
Hey man. The vision requirement is V2 which is essentially 20/40 in at least one eye. However don't take my word for it, definitely head into a recruiting centre once you're in your final year of high school. You do get to ask for specific streams, but at the end of the day you fly what's assigned to you. If you join be ready to fly anything, including multi-engine and helo.
@@cplhenderson7334 Thank--you Cpl. Henderson really good advice thank-you for your time and service! I really don't think i'll have a good chance of flying considering i'm using contacts already now...
Does anyone have information about what the age cut off is for pilots ? I’m 24 and never really had a passion for anything in life until I discovered flight sims like dcs and I’ve been seriously considering joining the RCAF, flying anything would be cool I just don’t know if it’s even worthwhile at this point in life, I don’t have much longer to pick a path in life before it’s too late so any input from anyone would help
@CplHenderson 9-months on, and the CAF don't seem to be hiring pilots anymore. I attended an online event recently, really interested in joining as CFI with ME-IFR (+ M.Sc.). Any idea why?
Hey man. There's a massive backlog in the training system (I think the last number was 600-700 pilots awaiting phase training) with multi-year waits for courses. Since the limiting factor is the training schools and not recruiting, they're really restricting intake for now - no point adding a bunch more people to the list just to wait 4 years. It really is unfortunate but they're slowly working through it.
Around 1986, while in the then-Communist Polish Army ( drafted ) I made friends with a pilot ( lieutenant ) and we were on the first-name basis. I was just a private and it was - obviously - against the regulations. Like I cared much about the Commie regulations... He wanted to get better at judo and I had quite a few years of practice behind me. He flew Mig-23 at the time. I asked him once why he flies for the Communists whom most of the nation hated. He responded; " I love flying fighter jets, get paid well, am living my dream... there would be no war with NATO because the only war possible would be a nuclear one ( no jets and pilots needed )." Yep, he had a valid point plus...he was having a blast...
Hey, unfortunately in order to be a reservist pilot you must already have Canadian Forces pilot wings (except for some very exceptional circumstances). The positions are for retiring reg force guys.
My grandpa a real Canadian hero from Regina a jew practiced jew. Was shot down inside of a Halifax, was forced marched through hell. I love our air force real patriots. Be with you are flying blue.
You just need to be able to complete a contract before 55. If you already have a degree that's 13 years, without a degree it's 17 years. There aren't a ton of people in their 30s joining as pilots but it's also not uncommon - you wouldn't be alone. The first step is filling out the application online if you're interested.
The process to get in is long. Im leaving for BMQ in two weeks and I applied last September. Some people I know take years before receiving an offer. But I think it is important what trade you want to get into before applying. Check the website and check the videos on any trades that interest you! Good luck!
Consider the trades seriously and really think about what feels right for you. I arrived at CFLRS four months after I started my application, for some people it can take way longer. It really varies from person to person! Take the time to decide what you want, and go for it.
@@TheDecapitatedApple Couple years back my old Captain had quoted an absurd number along those lines. I believe he was talking specifically about the amount of trained pilots we had in the CAF vs the amount of Super Hornets we had at the time.
Let's get that pilot training program back up and running now!
Canada needs a military recruitment like the French foreign legion u just walk in and they take u let u stay with them and train u if u don’t pass there requirements they send u out
Yeah that is true, but we are just not susceptible to give our hard earned and values to people who will hate or spread Negativity about our team when the training offered is a possible chance of Terrorism. 😊😊
@@pheirphon4680
That’s the problem with accepting anyone. Look at the French or US police, you have a pulse they hire you, and then look confused when the cops beat the crap out of the public.
I applied to be an NCM Infanteer. I think the recruitment process takes way too long.
Especially at a time of heightened global tension and an estimated 10,000 member shortfall.
I really believe that part of the reason the CAF struggles with enrolling new members is the commonly quoted 3 months - 2 years wait before getting to BMQ. The waiting really hampers passion and the educated find other things to do.
The tragedy in Ukraine made me realize that there is nothing more important to me than being a soldier.
I quit a job that paid nearly 100k a year to join the CAF. For the first time in my life I had passion. I wanted to get in, get trained, and be ready for war.
I know that it's on me for not doing the research beforehand, but come on.
Get NCMs in while the passion is strong. Keep the passion alive and keep the soldier motivated.
Im 28 and I want to enroll soon but IDK wich career to take should I apply right away anyway so I dont waste any time ?
Maybe because they don’t need more infantry soldiers? Check to see the trades that are in demand you’ll get in much faster.
@@mxrcla596 we really don’t. The CAF needs support people with skills, and sailors. They can teach anybody to be an infanteer if shit hits the fan
@@bigsauce6645 exactly. I’ve been hired as an aviation systems technician!!
@@mxrcla596 they down horrendously for avn techs lol
I remember applying to be a pilot in grade 12. Went through the recruitment process, medical, aptitude test, interviews, then a week in some base north of Toronto for more tests, including sitting in simulator and aligning the machine using rudder pedals (for speed and accuracy I assume). In the end, they sat us all in a classroom, called out our last names, and declared who made it - “Pilot (yes or no), Navigator (yes or no).” I think the took maybe 5 people out of 30+ people. They then proceeded to tell us those not selected could never apply for pilot again in their life. No answers or explanations, suggestions for improvement. Fuck you Air Force!
Hey man. I'm sorry to hear that. I will say that the Aircrew Selection Centre has changed a lot since when you did it. The simulators are gone and have been replaced by a two-day computerized testing battery. The attrition rate is still steep, but there is a full debrief of performance now and candidates can try the test 3 times, with 1 year waits in between.
www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/training-education/canadian-forces-aircrew-selection-centre/candidate-guide.html
@@cplhenderson7334 If only I wasn’t 46 years old
@@paolodenapoli7823 approximately how long was your training?
@@lilgingy75 What training?
@@paolodenapoli7823 literally the whole paragraph you put. how long did all of that take?
That was our whole budget for Live drop practice this year. 1 GBU-12. 😂
i have wanted to be a fighter pilot in the rcaf since i was like 3
brutal truth is - if a 100 guys put up their hand say I want to be a fighter pilot then about 3 will make it through selection and training
💪💪💪
Woulda liked to do this...recruiter said you got glasses, you aint flyin. Looks like my first 5-6 g gonna be spent on Lasik :P
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How likely is it that you can get a civilian Commercial Pilot job after this? Would I still need to get all the licenses you would need to get as a civilian? How long does the training to become a pilot take?
Quite likely, with the type of aircraft, amount of hours and whether or not you successfully became an aircraft commander all would have an effect on your ability to be hired. Yes, you would need to get all the applicable licenses outside of the military, but again depending on what you end up flying would change how easy that would be. Approx. 3-5 years to get your wings depending on entry program.
Petawawa is where we lost a chinook and the 2 pilots last summer, hope she wasn't one of them 😢
oh man...
that's pretty sad :(
Is that a CADPAT flight suit? Where did that come from? I got mine issued less than two weeks ago, new, and it was the olive green.
Hey man. Welcome to the RCAF! The CADPAT flight suit is only worn by 1 Wing Tactical Helicopter crews, so if you end up being streamed this way there's CADPAT in your future
Hey Cpl henderson! I'm a cadet at 351 right now, I was just wondering my eye vision isn't that great it's definetly not a 20/20 i wear contacts. Is it possible to still become a CF-18 pilot if i wear glasses? just hoping I could get an official to answer this question and verify for me also I heard there an option of choosing that role you want on like a slip of paper they give you or something like that is it true?
Hey man. The vision requirement is V2 which is essentially 20/40 in at least one eye. However don't take my word for it, definitely head into a recruiting centre once you're in your final year of high school.
You do get to ask for specific streams, but at the end of the day you fly what's assigned to you. If you join be ready to fly anything, including multi-engine and helo.
@@cplhenderson7334 Thank--you Cpl. Henderson really good advice thank-you for your time and service! I really don't think i'll have a good chance of flying considering i'm using contacts already now...
@@XCimenaticGaming get a summer job, pay for lasik, test 3-6 months after. Id do it but too old. So we do logistics ;)
Does anyone have information about what the age cut off is for pilots ? I’m 24 and never really had a passion for anything in life until I discovered flight sims like dcs and I’ve been seriously considering joining the RCAF, flying anything would be cool I just don’t know if it’s even worthwhile at this point in life, I don’t have much longer to pick a path in life before it’s too late so any input from anyone would help
@CplHenderson 9-months on, and the CAF don't seem to be hiring pilots anymore. I attended an online event recently, really interested in joining as CFI with ME-IFR (+ M.Sc.). Any idea why?
Hey man. There's a massive backlog in the training system (I think the last number was 600-700 pilots awaiting phase training) with multi-year waits for courses. Since the limiting factor is the training schools and not recruiting, they're really restricting intake for now - no point adding a bunch more people to the list just to wait 4 years.
It really is unfortunate but they're slowly working through it.
@@cplhenderson7334 Thanks a lot, I really appreciate your insight!
@@cplhenderson7334what they do in the mean time? Wait in their houses?
Around 1986, while in the then-Communist Polish Army ( drafted ) I made friends with a pilot ( lieutenant ) and we were on the first-name basis. I was just a private and it was - obviously - against the regulations.
Like I cared much about the Commie regulations...
He wanted to get better at judo and I had quite a few years of practice behind me.
He flew Mig-23 at the time.
I asked him once why he flies for the Communists whom most of the nation hated.
He responded; " I love flying fighter jets, get paid well, am living my dream... there would be no war with NATO because the only war possible would be a nuclear one ( no jets and pilots needed )."
Yep, he had a valid point plus...he was having a blast...
is it all same as RESERVE...as I'm currently flight instructor in a flying school and want to be pilot in the airfroce as part-time
Hey, unfortunately in order to be a reservist pilot you must already have Canadian Forces pilot wings (except for some very exceptional circumstances). The positions are for retiring reg force guys.
@@cplhenderson7334 thanks man
My grandpa a real Canadian hero from Regina a jew practiced jew. Was shot down inside of a Halifax, was forced marched through hell. I love our air force real patriots. Be with you are flying blue.
Consider me recruited
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Hello Cpl Henderson. Is there a max age restriction for being a pilot in the rcaf? Im 30 years old, and am interested in applying
You just need to be able to complete a contract before 55. If you already have a degree that's 13 years, without a degree it's 17 years.
There aren't a ton of people in their 30s joining as pilots but it's also not uncommon - you wouldn't be alone. The first step is filling out the application online if you're interested.
Im 28 and I want to enroll soon but IDK wich career to take should I apply right away anyway so I dont waste any time ?
The process to get in is long. Im leaving for BMQ in two weeks and I applied last September. Some people I know take years before receiving an offer.
But I think it is important what trade you want to get into before applying. Check the website and check the videos on any trades that interest you!
Good luck!
Consider the trades seriously and really think about what feels right for you. I arrived at CFLRS four months after I started my application, for some people it can take way longer. It really varies from person to person! Take the time to decide what you want, and go for it.
Check constrution engineers branch we need everything
Apply soon. Start the process and you will know more through the process
Apply right away. Stick with your #1 choice (pilot). Don't try to take another trade and switch, it will suck.
Would having a commercial helicopter license help with the selection process?
I guess ill have to talk to a recruiter to see what options are.
Good luck with the waitlist.
70 pilots per aircraft?
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@@InfraRedLXIX is that true??
@@TheDecapitatedApple Couple years back my old Captain had quoted an absurd number along those lines. I believe he was talking specifically about the amount of trained pilots we had in the CAF vs the amount of Super Hornets we had at the time.
What is what the masks?
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What's the maximum age?
thought I saw 56 floating around for reserves at least.
Do the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician) feature in this video, (or is that just 'Russian propaganda')?
Maybe if you didn't bully the cadets they might join
Cadets as in royal cadets. As in the 12-18 program?
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