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Mitch212
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If this post has been answered somewhere already, please direct me to the appropriate thread, after a few searches and reading the FAQ I still have a few questions.
I was originally directed to checking out the CF because a few friends of mine mentioned I'd make a great fit for a PAFFO officer. After checking the CF website, it looks like a really rewarding job that I'm certain I would enjoy. So I called the recruiting office and they informed me that you can longer become a PAFFO as a direct entry officer. Is this true?
A bit on my background, I have a Theatre Studies Degree, which, yes I know, is probably the least useful degree in the history of CF applicants. And yes, I know, it certainly looks like I'm a poor starving artist who can't pay his student loan and is trying to use CF as "green welfare." However, I've really put that part of my life behind me and I am looking for a fresh start, and my family has a history in the CF that I'd be proud to be a part of. However, I want to apply the skills I have in a position that I'd enjoy. I don't think I'd be a good PAFFO because of my theatre background, I think I was good at my theatre background for the same reasons I'd make a good PAFFO, if that makes any sense.
From what I've read on this board, a lot of PAFFOs are "dropouts" from other trades, or at least are perceived as such. This is very frustrating to hear for those of us who could be qualified for the job and would enjoy it. Is it really the case that I'm going to have to join as an Armour, Infantry, Artillery Officer, Aerospace Controller, Air Navigator or in a naval position in order to be qualified for this job? I have the utmost respect for the men and women who serve our country in these positions, and if that's what I have to do I'll gladly do it, but one of the common themes I've heard so far in advice on this board is "Go for the position that will make you happy." I'm just hoping what I've heard about some of the recruiting centers is true and they have certain recruitment requirements and maybe PAFFO isn't one of them, and that's why they're pushing me out of that direction. Any advice on the best way of getting into this field?
I was originally directed to checking out the CF because a few friends of mine mentioned I'd make a great fit for a PAFFO officer. After checking the CF website, it looks like a really rewarding job that I'm certain I would enjoy. So I called the recruiting office and they informed me that you can longer become a PAFFO as a direct entry officer. Is this true?
A bit on my background, I have a Theatre Studies Degree, which, yes I know, is probably the least useful degree in the history of CF applicants. And yes, I know, it certainly looks like I'm a poor starving artist who can't pay his student loan and is trying to use CF as "green welfare." However, I've really put that part of my life behind me and I am looking for a fresh start, and my family has a history in the CF that I'd be proud to be a part of. However, I want to apply the skills I have in a position that I'd enjoy. I don't think I'd be a good PAFFO because of my theatre background, I think I was good at my theatre background for the same reasons I'd make a good PAFFO, if that makes any sense.
From what I've read on this board, a lot of PAFFOs are "dropouts" from other trades, or at least are perceived as such. This is very frustrating to hear for those of us who could be qualified for the job and would enjoy it. Is it really the case that I'm going to have to join as an Armour, Infantry, Artillery Officer, Aerospace Controller, Air Navigator or in a naval position in order to be qualified for this job? I have the utmost respect for the men and women who serve our country in these positions, and if that's what I have to do I'll gladly do it, but one of the common themes I've heard so far in advice on this board is "Go for the position that will make you happy." I'm just hoping what I've heard about some of the recruiting centers is true and they have certain recruitment requirements and maybe PAFFO isn't one of them, and that's why they're pushing me out of that direction. Any advice on the best way of getting into this field?