AEC streams

[Aerospaced_out]

Well then, two birds with one stone... the answer is...

...both.

 

[Cajun]

How about spots with 8ACCS or CFAWC?

 

[formerguard]

SATCOs are of the ATC variety, whereas the G3/FAC jobs can go to either.  We split Maj/Capt positions in Edmonton, Pet, Valcartier, Gagetown with the pilots.  The 8ACCS position is ATC, I believe.  However (and someone may correct me), I believe the permanent AEC manning at 8ACCS is minimal - they draw qualified controllers, both IFR and VFR, from other bases when they have a tasking/exercise to go to.  I believe there is a familiarization course with their equipment to qualify IFR or VFR controllers for 8ACCS ops.

CFAWC positions would be staff jobs, and thus open to both sides of the occupation.

 

[Cajun]

Pardon the ignorance but what is a SATCO?

 

[formerguard]

Squadron Air Traffic Control Officer - the ATC dude attached to the TacHel sqns (427, 408, etc).

 

[Aerospaced_out]

SATCOs are of the ATC variety, whereas the G3/FAC jobs can go to either.  We split Maj/Capt positions in Edmonton, Pet, Valcartier, Gagetown with the pilots.  The 8ACCS position is ATC, I believe.  However (and someone may correct me), I believe the permanent AEC manning at 8ACCS is minimal - they draw qualified controllers, both IFR and VFR, from other bases when they have a tasking/exercise to go to.  I believe there is a familiarization course with their equipment to qualify IFR or VFR controllers for 8ACCS ops.

CFAWC positions would be staff jobs, and thus open to both sides of the occupation.

I can confirm everything you offered is indeed correct.

 

[Cajun]

Hey thanks for all the great information and answers guys. Sounds like AEC is certainly an occupation with a good deal of variety and challenges. Cheers

 

[formerguard]

No problem.  In the relatively short time that I've been doing this gig, I will certainly seen it that way.  Plenty of great opportunities, very challenging at times, lots of variety on the horizon.  I enjoy what I do.  If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.

 

[Grando]

fwiw, I've recently checked out IFR - and this summer am already slated to OP NANOOK in Resolute Bay

opportunities are abound

 

[Globemaster77]

Oh and anybody know the visiona category for AECs? Heard people say V3..? Thanks again

 

[opp550]

http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/pd/cfp-pfc-154/AN-E-eng.asp

It says V3 here.

 

[Globemaster77]

http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/pd/cfp-pfc-154/AN-E-eng.asp

It says V3 here.

Thanks for the quick answer, may I ask what all the other letters represent? Like I see CV and such?

 

[opp550]

http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/pd/CFP-PFC-154/CH-3-eng.asp

Literally two clicks away