v3sper wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 2:06 pm
I got a call this very morning, an offer for FSS, starting in september, I'm from Montreal. Things ARE getting better ! I did not believe it at first ! However, I gotta sleep on that one, hoped for VFR ...she said FSS(september) and FIC courses were planned. Yup, things are getting better !
Big congrats, this is great news! I presume you had just finished the FEAST examinations and were in that pool of candidates waiting for offers before they shut down recruitment? Also seems like they are indeed hiring for FSS first (as noted earlier), although a sample size of 1 leaves much to yet be seen. All the best moving forward
outflying8 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:18 pm
Can confirm. Got a call for FSS in YEG which I politely declined. Here’s hoping!
Just curious where you were in the application process. As I had received an offer and was about to start the IFR training in YEG a couple weeks before COVID shut everything down.
Wonder if they are reaching out to people who had started training or had been given offers first or if everyone is back on the wait list now.
Did they mention when that FSS course in YEG would be starting? Just looking for some kind of insight.
atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:25 am
I was curious for those who are turning down FSS courses, are you hoping for VFR/IFR offers later down the line or reapplying from the start again?
Yup, FSS is lower pay, and not as interesting to me, but most importantly it would require me to move my wife and 2 young kids to some pretty awful places…. VFR the worst that could happen is Yellowknife so I can make do, hoping for IFR but VFR will also be an instant yes, always dreamt of VFR
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outflying8 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:18 pm
Can confirm. Got a call for FSS in YEG which I politely declined. Here’s hoping!
Just curious where you were in the application process. As I had received an offer and was about to start the IFR training in YEG a couple weeks before COVID shut everything down.
Wonder if they are reaching out to people who had started training or had been given offers first or if everyone is back on the wait list now.
Did they mention when that FSS course in YEG would be starting? Just looking for some kind of insight.
Late august start date if I recall. And I had been put in eligibility pool in 2020 and it’s been extended to 2022 last I was told
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atcguy98 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:25 am
I was curious for those who are turning down FSS courses, are you hoping for VFR/IFR offers later down the line or reapplying from the start again?
Yup, FSS is lower pay, and not as interesting to me, but most importantly it would require me to move my wife and 2 young kids to some pretty awful places…. VFR the worst that could happen is Yellowknife so I can make do, hoping for IFR but VFR will also be an instant yes, always dreamt of VFR
pretty much the same boat for me, but with only one kid
Got an offer for Montreal ACC, but had to turn it down because mon francais n'est pas fort lol
For reference, I took the FEAST around fall 2019. They told me my application has been extended to be valid until next summer.
pupelarajaka wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:50 pm
Got an offer for Montreal ACC, but had to turn it down because mon francais n'est pas fort lol
For reference, I took the FEAST around fall 2019. They told me my application has been extended to be valid until next summer.
Just out of curiosity, did they say for when the offer was for? I.E. Course start date?
Braun wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:06 pm
Did they specify if it was for IFR or FSS, or VFR?
ACC so IFR
Yup, thanks. I work in the ACC. Apparently it is easier to get information on Avcanada than at Nav. Thanks!
Can anyone confirm if any of the trainees have been recalled? it seems odd Nav is sending out offers to candidates but trainees haven't been recalled yet
Yup, thanks. I work in the ACC. Apparently it is easier to get information on Avcanada than at Nav. Thanks!
Can anyone confirm if any of the trainees have been recalled? it seems odd Nav is sending out offers to candidates but trainees haven't been recalled yet
This is the info I was looking for more specifically. Was it an actual offer or just to see if the candidate was interested.
Yup, thanks. I work in the ACC. Apparently it is easier to get information on Avcanada than at Nav. Thanks!
Can anyone confirm if any of the trainees have been recalled? it seems odd Nav is sending out offers to candidates but trainees haven't been recalled yet
I am a former IFR trainee from the YVR region. I have not been recalled and neither have my former classmates. I cannot speak for people who were in Specialty or OJT though. No official word on courses running or start dates yet either. From what I've been reading/hearing unofficially it sounds like training is being rolled out in a regional manner so hopefully we will hear something soon.
Yup, thanks. I work in the ACC. Apparently it is easier to get information on Avcanada than at Nav. Thanks!
Can anyone confirm if any of the trainees have been recalled? it seems odd Nav is sending out offers to candidates but trainees haven't been recalled yet
I am a former IFR trainee from the YVR region. I have not been recalled and neither have my former classmates. I cannot speak for people who were in Specialty or OJT though. No official word on courses running or start dates yet either. From what I've been reading/hearing unofficially it sounds like training is being rolled out in a regional manner so hopefully we will hear something soon.
Thanks! Unfortunately every ACC/FIR seems to be running things very differently. Hard to follow.
Nav told me they were hiring only for Montreal (which I assume has a smaller pool cause French). Each region is handling differently and they weren't looking to hire for another area right now.
pupelarajaka wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:40 pm
Nav told me they were hiring only for Montreal (which I assume has a smaller pool cause French). Each region is handling differently and they weren't looking to hire for another area right now.
I work in Montreal. I am pushing to get training started but have had no updates from Nav so I was asking because of that! Thanks.
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