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I am a Naval Reservist, and have been for almost 15 years now. I am near the end of a Class C contract that, when complete, will have seen me onboard ship for 4 years continuous. I am starting to become bored, as there is no further for me to go tradewise. As well, I think it is time, maybe past time, for me to start thinking about a career vice a job. With these thoughts in the back of my mind, a new option presented itself to me in the form of AESOP. A friend of mine was quick to rave about the trade and passed me on to others in the trade who rave about it, my recruiter is an AESOP who raves about it and I also had the opportunity to attend an information session presented by AESOPs who, yes, you guessed it, raved about the trade.
AESOP is a remuster-only trade. That is, you must have time-in and be qualified in your current trade before applying. Regular forces personnel apply via the BPSO. As a reservist conducting a component transfer, we apply, or rather, re-apply, through the recruiting center. Here is where I hit a SNAFU. As it is a remuster trade, the recruiting centre shows the number 0 for positions available. Phone calls were made and emails were sent, “what do we do with this reservist that wants to apply for AESOP?” The answer a month ago was “process her and we’ll interview her and get things going”.
I went into CFRC yesterday for my CFAT and medical. Before I began, I was pulled aside by a Career Counselor and informed that I was welcome to do my CFAT and medical, but we were once again back to the fact that their numbers show 0 to be recruited for AESOP and therefore there would be no interview and no continuation of my file. I wrote the test anyway, and went through the medical process too. I was happy to hear that I had aced the CFAT and my possibilities were endless.
At this time, I have 2 options: continue to push on the AESOP issue, or pursue another trade. While at CFRC, it was strongly recommended that I look at AC Op as another option. I have added that to my file now as my 2nd choice.
I am researching both trades, utilizing contacts and information found on the boards here, and weighing the pros and cons. I know this is a decision that I must make on my own, as to which of these 2 trades to pursue, but any thoughts, comments, suggestions would be greatly appreciated too, to add to my list.
AESOP is a remuster-only trade. That is, you must have time-in and be qualified in your current trade before applying. Regular forces personnel apply via the BPSO. As a reservist conducting a component transfer, we apply, or rather, re-apply, through the recruiting center. Here is where I hit a SNAFU. As it is a remuster trade, the recruiting centre shows the number 0 for positions available. Phone calls were made and emails were sent, “what do we do with this reservist that wants to apply for AESOP?” The answer a month ago was “process her and we’ll interview her and get things going”.
I went into CFRC yesterday for my CFAT and medical. Before I began, I was pulled aside by a Career Counselor and informed that I was welcome to do my CFAT and medical, but we were once again back to the fact that their numbers show 0 to be recruited for AESOP and therefore there would be no interview and no continuation of my file. I wrote the test anyway, and went through the medical process too. I was happy to hear that I had aced the CFAT and my possibilities were endless.
At this time, I have 2 options: continue to push on the AESOP issue, or pursue another trade. While at CFRC, it was strongly recommended that I look at AC Op as another option. I have added that to my file now as my 2nd choice.
I am researching both trades, utilizing contacts and information found on the boards here, and weighing the pros and cons. I know this is a decision that I must make on my own, as to which of these 2 trades to pursue, but any thoughts, comments, suggestions would be greatly appreciated too, to add to my list.
