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Does anyone out there know what is happening with NFTC . I was originally schedule to go in March 2010, then it was June 2010, and now Nov 2010. This latest news just came in and is due to courses 1002 and 1003 being zero loaded and other courses dropping from a full loading of 16 down to 9 and in one instance 4 people. Why is MJ so backlogged? I hear romours that it is a lack of instructors or lack of aircraft, but no one seems to know. From the Pilot Timeline post this was mentioned:
Another question I have is in regards to the pilot shortage. I could be wrong but we seem to be recruiting significantly more pilots each year than the training system can actually handle. Is this because it looks good on paper to recruit x number of pilots to meet attrition rates? This appears to be making the OJT wait even longer since it just creates more backlog without actually increasing the production of the much needed trained pilots.
Any changes in the system to help pilot training wait times will happen to late to have an affect on my wait time but I hope something is being done. Not only will a lack of trained pilots hinder our flying ops but feeling essentially useless and stuck in limbo for a year and a half isn't great for morale. I know someone is going to say this is a good time to get other courses out of the way, which I am, but I would rather be flying.
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There are changes coming to the pilot training, check this article:
http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/defencewatch/archive/2008/06/13/air-force-short-250-pilots-but-getting-a-handle-on-retention.aspx
You can also check the Fall issue of Air Force CrewBrief for additional info on the various initiatives that are being taken. How this will translate into timeline changes for training? I guess only time will tell.
Another question I have is in regards to the pilot shortage. I could be wrong but we seem to be recruiting significantly more pilots each year than the training system can actually handle. Is this because it looks good on paper to recruit x number of pilots to meet attrition rates? This appears to be making the OJT wait even longer since it just creates more backlog without actually increasing the production of the much needed trained pilots.
Any changes in the system to help pilot training wait times will happen to late to have an affect on my wait time but I hope something is being done. Not only will a lack of trained pilots hinder our flying ops but feeling essentially useless and stuck in limbo for a year and a half isn't great for morale. I know someone is going to say this is a good time to get other courses out of the way, which I am, but I would rather be flying.
Thanks