HopefulPiloteer said:
I was hoping someone (DAA?) could answer these few questions for me. I'm getting papers ready to submit my application soon for Pilot (only).
1) I have seen that the next BMOQ is Jan 17th 2015. Are the future start dates all chosen? If so can you tell me the next one or two start dates so that I have an idea of what my time limit sort of looks like? Obviously I will aim to get all my application processes done long before then, but I'm curious. If there are three BMOQ start dates per year or something then I know I probably can't make the one directly after January's.
2) Any numbers on pilot positions? Forgive me if I misunderstand but you seem to have access to the number of filled/remaining positions. If Pilot is still listed as Now Hiring on Forces.ca, can I allow myself hope that they didn't completely fill the need with the recent hiring period?
I searched the last few pages for mention of pilot and didn't see anything, apologies if I missed some information already stated..
Sure, I will try.......and let's not put the cart before the horse here.
First, you need to submit your online application, that's the easy part these days. First email back is nothing more than a "server" acknowledgement, which doesn't mean much. Within 3-5 working days you should get a second email telling you to contact CFRC X for continued processing and this is when the fun starts..........
Once you have made contact with your CFRC, they will book you for the CFAT and TSD. Once you write both these, then the waiting begins.......
After those tests, if you should be "fortunate" enough to be identified for continued processing, then comes the Medical. Security, Background Checks and the Interview. After all the "checks" in those boxes....
Then comes Aircrew Selection (ASC) and if successful for Pilot during the ASC, straight to Aircrew (Pilot) Medical. Then more waiting.........
If you are selecting Pilot as an occupation, it's pretty much a long drawn out process. So even if you applied right this moment, had impecable qualifications, excelled on all the testing and all the stars aligned, you'd be lucky to be starting BMOQ (Officer Basic) in Jul/Aug next year.
All you need to apply, is your Birth Certificate, Proof of Cdn Citizenship (if applic) and your Academic Transcipts.
Good luck!