Air Combat Systems Officer

Air Combat Systems Officer is a 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 (aviation) 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

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Opportunities after Baseline Employment up to promotion to Major

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Day-to-day life

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