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That's perfect, thank you.
As a SAR pilot you go wherever the CF need you. Usually you are posted to a SAR unit then get your rating on type. After that, you do your SAR conversion and off you go on the flying schedule. The trend is that, if they need a pilot of a certain aircraft type, they can go get somes people in the SAR community to supply the ''tactical'' side of operations. It's quite easier and faster to teach tactical stuff because the guy know already his aircraft so you just have to focus on the tactics. You can be SAR flying something and the next day you are ''flying'' a UAV... If you have any questions on the griffon side feel free to ask 
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pipstah said:As a SAR pilot you go wherever the CF need you. Usually you are posted to a SAR unit then get your rating on type. After that, you do your SAR conversion and off you go on the flying schedule. The trend is that, if they need a pilot of a certain aircraft type, they can go get somes people in the SAR community to supply the ''tactical'' side of operations. It's quite easier and faster to teach tactical stuff because the guy know already his aircraft so you just have to focus on the tactics. You can be SAR flying something and the next day you are ''flying'' a UAV... If you have any questions on the griffon side feel free to ask
Hmmm...not sure about that. Having flown three different helicopters operationally, I would counter that position. IMO, flying a different airframe wa much less work than properly re-training to a new employment role, and all the work associtated with learning a new craft.
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It will be in the fall- end october? for the 2010 course. Why? You should not be timing your application, it can take quite a while to get thru the hoops. It is a continuing occupational transfer, meaning it is always taking files. ( please if you are an admin guru who is reading this, and know the exact progam name is something besides COTP, resist the urge to correct me. The intent is to inform this potential applicant of the process, not the terminology)Jc066 said:
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http://www.forces.ca/html/index.aspx?lang=en&sm1=0&sm2=3&sm3=0&sid=241&news=1&option=546#546
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The competition is only going to get stiffer.
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The competition is only going to get stiffer.
Hi!
My name is Shannon and I am an EMT-A working in Alberta. I have only recently found out about civi recruitment into the prestigious SARTECH trade and want to take the necessary steps to attempt entry into this field. I have only read a few articles (and watched the posted video) and I am uncertain about the civi procedure. I have heard that one only requires an EMT-A level of training to apply and will be trained to the EMT-P level if the candidate is successful in all other tests. Is this the case or will I be responsible for my EMT-P (ACP) certification before I can start the process of SARTECH recruitment? Also, where do I begin? Should I first speak with a Canadian Forces recruiter or is there another path I should follow?
I really appreciate any guidance you guys can provide!
My name is Shannon and I am an EMT-A working in Alberta. I have only recently found out about civi recruitment into the prestigious SARTECH trade and want to take the necessary steps to attempt entry into this field. I have only read a few articles (and watched the posted video) and I am uncertain about the civi procedure. I have heard that one only requires an EMT-A level of training to apply and will be trained to the EMT-P level if the candidate is successful in all other tests. Is this the case or will I be responsible for my EMT-P (ACP) certification before I can start the process of SARTECH recruitment? Also, where do I begin? Should I first speak with a Canadian Forces recruiter or is there another path I should follow?
I really appreciate any guidance you guys can provide!
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shan said:
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For anyone in the Edmonton area interested, there will be a briefing at the base theater on Monday, February 2 from 8-12. Staff from Canadian Forces school of search and Rescue will be there to answer questions in regards to joining the CF. For civilians interested in attending the brief, contact the base for security arrangements, if any.
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I am just curious but why would they do that?
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Okay, I have looked and unless im an idiot (do not think I am) I cannot find these questions in search.
Okay a bit of background aout me, I am 19 years old. I left high school early to go firefighting (which was stupid I know) and had alot of fun doing it. Later on my father became ill and i was forced to move to vancouver island for better health care. I have wanted to join the forces as a SAR tech for a while and im finally doing something about it. One problem is my education, currently and regretably I hold a grade 10 lvl education, and realise this is not anywhere near the requirement for SAR tech. However I have practiced lvl 3 and EMR since firefighting and im now a Construction safety officer for a construction management company in victoria, I have a well paying job for my age.
Anyway my question is, I know I cant direct entry as a SAR tech. So my plans were to join as another trade. I was thinking Bos'n, Naval communicator, or whatever trade would consider me most fit to CT into SAR tech. While doing whichever trade I plan on advancing my education to the point where i can be considered. I am willing to spend my life as a SAR tech and I know it will take a long time for me to get there.
So what im asking is, Does it matter what trade you enter originally, to get CT to your desirable trade... For instance if I enroll as a Nav Comm are my chances of being accepted to SAR tech later lower then if I was to enroll as infantry or Bos'n. And if so which trade would have the best chance of getting a CT to SAR tech.
Yes I am aware of requirements, I been boxing since I was young and I am in very good shape. I can lift twice my bodyweight and run like hell.
Any information you can help me with would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Okay a bit of background aout me, I am 19 years old. I left high school early to go firefighting (which was stupid I know) and had alot of fun doing it. Later on my father became ill and i was forced to move to vancouver island for better health care. I have wanted to join the forces as a SAR tech for a while and im finally doing something about it. One problem is my education, currently and regretably I hold a grade 10 lvl education, and realise this is not anywhere near the requirement for SAR tech. However I have practiced lvl 3 and EMR since firefighting and im now a Construction safety officer for a construction management company in victoria, I have a well paying job for my age.
Anyway my question is, I know I cant direct entry as a SAR tech. So my plans were to join as another trade. I was thinking Bos'n, Naval communicator, or whatever trade would consider me most fit to CT into SAR tech. While doing whichever trade I plan on advancing my education to the point where i can be considered. I am willing to spend my life as a SAR tech and I know it will take a long time for me to get there.
So what im asking is, Does it matter what trade you enter originally, to get CT to your desirable trade... For instance if I enroll as a Nav Comm are my chances of being accepted to SAR tech later lower then if I was to enroll as infantry or Bos'n. And if so which trade would have the best chance of getting a CT to SAR tech.
Yes I am aware of requirements, I been boxing since I was young and I am in very good shape. I can lift twice my bodyweight and run like hell.
Any information you can help me with would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Why not make a list of everything that a SAR Tech does (gained through research on the recruiting site) and what each trade you are thinking about. The obvious answer would be the one that more closely matches SAR Tech is probably the one you would want to do. For Example:
Jump Out of Planes- SAR TECH-yes NAV COMM-not likely Infantry- more likely
Jump Out of Planes- SAR TECH-yes NAV COMM-not likely Infantry- more likely
I was just wondering if they took that into consideration at all. As they completly retrain you. Also, bos'n perform search and rescue duties, and diving. I wonder what my chances would be as that. And how long does CTing into a trade like this take approximatly... 5 years given the low recruiting level for this position <----Cannot enter question mark, keyboard is messed up.
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From the website:
"To be selected for SAR TECH training, the applicant must possess a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Certificate from one of the following provincial programmes: B.C. (PCP), Alb. (EMT-P), Sask. (PCP), Ont. (PCP), N.S. (PCP), P.E.I."
"To be selected for SAR TECH training, the applicant must possess a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Certificate from one of the following provincial programmes: B.C. (PCP), Alb. (EMT-P), Sask. (PCP), Ont. (PCP), N.S. (PCP), P.E.I."
