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Join to apply for the Pilot role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Pilot role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennesOverviewAs a member of the military, Pilots fly a range of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft in various roles: Search and Rescue, Fighter, Transport, Tactical Helicopter, or Maritime Patrol.The primary responsibilities of a Pilot include planning, communicating, coordinating, and executing tactical missions to support civil authority or military objectives, such as humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and air intercept operations. They operate sophisticated technology including precision navigation, advanced communication, sensor, counter-measure, and weapon systems.Aircrew Selection Centre all Pilots, Aerospace Controllers, and Air Combat Systems Officers must attend and pass the Aircrew Selection at the Royal Canadian Air Force in Trenton, Ontario. The process involves a 2-day assessment with computer-based scenarios to evaluate skills and aptitudes. Success is required to proceed with training.Work EnvironmentPilots operate in diverse environments across Canada, supporting roles such as Search and Rescue, defending interests abroad as Fighter Pilots, delivering humanitarian aid as Transport Pilots, supporting peacekeeping with Tactical Helicopter Pilots, and protecting coasts with Maritime Patrol Pilots. Post-training, assignments and relocations are part of the career, with options for Reserve Force members to serve part-time without frequent relocations.Entry PlansDirect Entry OptionsPaid Education OptionsIf you hold a university degree, the CAF may place you directly into on-the-job training after basic training. All officers must complete basic and military officer training before deployment.Corrective Surgery for VisionApplicants with certain vision correction surgeries may still qualify, but more stringent ophthalmological screening applies, and some procedures like radial keratotomy are not approved.Officer Training and EducationThe CAF pays recruits to complete a university degree at the Royal Military College, with full salary, medical, dental, and vacation benefits. Training includes basic officer training, language training, flying training, and specialized pilot courses, culminating in earning Pilot Wings and operational deployment.TrainingInitial training begins with basic officer training in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, followed by language training if needed, then primary flying training in Portage la Prairie, and further specialized training based on performance, including rotary wing, multi-engine, or fast jet training. The entire process lasts approximately 8-12 months before operational posting.Part-Time OptionsPart-time roles are available for Reserve members, involving service at local Wings or Squadrons, with opportunities for deployment. Reserve members are paid and receive benefits similar to full-time personnel but serve fewer days per month.Related CareersArmour Officer, Aerospace Control Officer, Air Combat Systems OfficerSeniority level InternshipEmployment type Full-timeJob function Management and ManufacturingReferrals can double your chances of interview success at the Canadian Armed Forces. #J-18808-Ljbffr