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Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T05:04:58Z

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'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary: See the pay scales online.

After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

After BMOQ, you will do several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and then the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Common Initial Posting Locations==

[[Long Range Patrol]]

405 Long Range Patrol Squadron, CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia

407 Long Range Patrol Squadron, CFB Comox, British Columbia

[[Maritime Helicopter]]

423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, CFB Shearwater, Nova Scotia

443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia (part of CFB Esquimalt)

[[Search and Rescue]]

413 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia

424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Trenton, Ontario

435 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Winnipeg, Manitoba

442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Comox, British Columbia (flying the [[CC-115 Buffalo]])

[[Electronic Warfare]]

414 Electronic Warfare Squadron, Ottawa (flying the [[Alpha Jet]])

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia

[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

Pros:

Lots of travel
[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.

[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

Cons:

Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:58:42Z

Dimsum:

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia

[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

Pros:

Lots of travel
[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.

[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

Cons:

Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:58:20Z

Dimsum:

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia

[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

Pros:

Lots of travel
[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.
[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

Cons:

Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:57:41Z

Dimsum:

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

-[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia
-[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

-Summary

-Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

-Pros
-Lots of travel
-[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.
-[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

-Cons
-Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:57:16Z

Dimsum:

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

-[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia
-[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

-Summary
-Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

-Pros
-Lots of travel
-[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.
-[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

-Cons
-Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:56:18Z

Dimsum:

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-148 Cyclone]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[CC-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons. Those posted to the Aurora will go to [[404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Greenwood]], Nova Scotia for the [[Maritime Operational Aircrew Training]] (MOAT) course as a [[Tactical Coordinator, B-Category]] [[(TACCO B)]] which lasts approximately 7 months, while those posted to Maritime Helicopter will go to [[406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron]] in [[CFB Shearwater]], Nova Scotia for 8-10 months as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO).

==Career Progression==

After your first flying tour, the second tour is usually an instructional tour at [[1 CFFTS]] in [[CFB Winnipeg]] or at 404 or 406 Squadrons. ACSOs posted to the [[CP-140 Aurora]] will also be expected to progress from [[TACCO B]] to [[TACCO A]], where they fill the role of the [[Tactical Navigator]]. After the second tour, ACSOs are usually posted to staff positions. However, exceptions apply.

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

[[OUTCAN]] postings to [[AWACS]] squadrons, staff positions in the US, Europe and Australia
[[Aerospace Systems Program]]

==Day-to-day life==

-Summary
Whichever airframe that you are posted to, expect lots of travel away from home.

-Pros
Lots of travel
[[CP-140 Aurora]] crews go to interesting places (Hawaii, Scotland, San Diego, Japan, etc.) for weeks to a month or more.
[[CFB Comox]] and [[CFB Esquimalt]] are located in an amazing area of Canada (with barely any snow except for the mountains)

-Cons
Expect to be away from home at least half the year for training or operations.

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:34:14Z

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Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:33:26Z

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Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:33:14Z

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Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:32:09Z

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Air Combat Systems Officer

2016-10-05T04:30:59Z

Dimsum: Created page with "'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a occupation of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Regular Force (full time). ==Job Description including sal..."

'''Air Combat Systems Officer''' is a [[Military Occupation|occupation]] of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the [[Regular Force]] (full time).

==Job Description including salary==

Salary. See the pay scales online. After earning your wings, you will be posted to a [[squadron]] while waiting for the appropriate [[Operational Training Unit]] - the wait can be over a year depending on how many spots each squadron is allocated. While you are at a [[squadron]], you will also receive a Aircrew Allowance in addition to your monthly salary, and Sea Duty Allowance if posted to a [[Maritime Helicopter]] squadron.

==Training Progression==

Not much different from the recruiting website. You will do BMOQ, several short courses such as Sea Survival and Basic Land Survival, and the [[Air Combat Systems Officer]] course at [[402 Squadron]], which lasts over a year. After the ACSO course, you will receive your wings and posted to an airframe, usually either the [[CP-140 Aurora]] or the [[CH-124 Sea King]], while some may be posted to the [[CC-150 Polaris]] refuelling aircraft, the [[Alpha Jet]] Electronic Warfare aircraft or the [[C-130 Hercules]] in [[search and rescue]] squadrons.

==Career Progression==

===Baseline Employment===

TBC...

===Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major===

TBC...

==Day-to-day life==

-Summary
TBC...

-Pros
TBC...

-Cons
TBC...

[[Category: Air Combat Systems Officer Occupations]]
[[Category: Officer Occupations]]

Category:Officer Occupations

2016-10-05T04:20:13Z

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[[Category:Military Occupations]]
[[Air Combat Systems Officer]]