AIR COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER

Are you a leader who thrives in high-pressure situations? As an Air Combat Systems Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you’ll plan and direct aircraft missions, and coordinate operations ranging from domestic search and rescue to international deployments.

This position is available full-time or part-time, or as part of our paid education program.

Pay & Benefits

The CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well supported. These include:

• Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry plan
• New pay increases: earn more from the start
• Paid education and training opportunities
• Vacation, parental, and other types of paid leave
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Counseling, and relocation support services
• Pension plan
• Stimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balance

Overview

Air Combat Systems Officers often direct and coordinate the tactical activities of other units. They lead a variety of missions, including:

• Search and Rescue
• Anti-Submarine Operations
• Maritime Surface Surveillance and Targeting
• Counter-Narcotics Operations
• Air-to-Air Refueling
• Humanitarian Relief
• Combined Operations with Foreign Militaries
• Electronic Warfare Training and Support

You will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
• Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:
  • For the Paid Education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);
  • For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;
• Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).

Direct Entry Plan

If you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming an Air Combat Systems Officer, visit talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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