Author Topic: Canadian Top Guns (Read 964 times)

Krusher · « **on:** October 15, 2003, 09:00:00 AM »

allright you hosers ! your country needs you to get your wings !

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For the first time, the armed forces is advertising for pilots. The government this month launched a $4.3 million campaign to woo potential flyers into recruiting centres nationwide.

As well, the air force has relaxed its education standards, opening the hangar doors to 40 pilot trainees straight out of high school on the proviso they get a university degree during their time in the force.

If you've ever fancied flying a fighter jet faster than the speed of sound or piloting a chopper on a rescue mission over the stormy North Atlantic, now's your chance. The Help Wanted signs are hanging on all aircraft in the air force, from four-engine Hercules transports to Griffon helicopters.

"Never in recent history have people had such a good opportunity to become a pilot," said Lt.-Col. Donald Albert.

Albert oversees recruiting efforts for the air force. He's having a tough job. This year, the air force has 184 spaces for what it calls direct entry officers, candidates who already have a university degree. So far fewer than 40 have signed up.

Curval · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2003, 09:19:25 AM »

Already rejected by them..but thanks for reminding me.

I have a scar on my left retina. They told me to forget about flying jets. I told them that as a result I would forget about joining.

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2003, 11:12:56 AM »

Hmmmm... I wonder... Any Canadians know how to get into contact with a recruiter? Nevermind, found the website and sent in an application. What the hell, who knows...
-SW

Krusher · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:05:49 PM »

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Originally posted by AKS\/\/ulfe
Hmmmm... I wonder... Any Canadians know how to get into contact with a recruiter? Nevermind, found the website and sent in an application. What the hell, who knows...
-SW

think they are desperate enough to take a 43 year old !

Strange · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:07:18 PM »

Heheh... Too bad they don't take wavers for those of us that are colorblind.

Doh! I just pressed the green/red/brown button what does that do?

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:08:16 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusher
think they are desperate enough to take a 43 year old !

I'm hoping their desperate enough to take a US citizen.
-SW

loser · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:21:20 PM »

Wulfe they are. They wont even make you giv up your citizenship. We have very few fighter planes (CF-18s) but they still can't fill the spots in training.

Curval was right though, you have to have PERFECT vision. THat is where most recruits get punted out.

On the up side anyone who gets accepted from the US gets treated to a free pint from me at 15 wing CFB Moose Jaw.

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:26:42 PM »

Last time I had my vision checked (2 years ago), the doc said "better than 20/20" <--- dunno if thats possible, or maybe he just wanted to make me feel good, but thats what he told me. I don't believe my vision has deteriorated since then (knock on wood). Also passed the colorblind test. Physical condition, good to great there... depending on who you compare me to.

Only problem would be the advanced mathematics area, I simply suck at calculus. Maybe suck isn't a good description, but think of being the absolute worst at something, and I am far below that when it comes to calculus.
-SW

loser · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:30:33 PM »

Wulfe 32 degrees farenheit = what in celcius?

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:33:24 PM »

0celcius
-SW

loser · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:37:34 PM »

Welcome aboard wulfie. You passed the math test. Post at 15 wing and fly with the birds for 3 years (max)

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:42:01 PM »

This is a brilliant program to adress the shortfall of pilots for Canada's CF-18 fleet! By so drastically lowering recruiting standards they will simulataneusly increase the number of pilot candidates and decrease the number of planes through the resulting training crashes - effectivley attacking the imbalance from both ends.. Stunningly efficient!

loser · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:44:52 PM »

Grun you are smarter than that. Look up the crash records in the CAF. We dont lose pilots often.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:46:15 PM »

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Originally posted by loser
Grun you are smarter thatn that. Look up the crash records in the CAF. We dont lose pilots often.

How are Canadian statistics for humor?

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:57:08 PM »

I'm hoping I get accepted, I'm going to call the 1-800 number on the recruiting website either tommorrow or Friday to see if they recieved the online application.

Loser, Am I correct in assuming you are a pilot in the RCAF? If you are, any tips you can offer me? Any advice is appreciated.
-SW