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I recently lost my job as an Electronics Technician. I had this job for 14 years. We repaired all things electronic in Chrysler vehicles. (radios, cd players, tape players, instrument clusters, computers, all our test epuipment,etc) We repaired them inside and out down to the component level for everything.
Here where I live (Windsor), jobs are VERY hard to find, especially in this trade. Even minimum wage jobs are tough to get. Not much to pay a mortgage with. I am also married with 2 children (7 and 10).
So now i m seriously considering being a TECH for the CF. I have been on these forums for weeks, and doing a lot of research... talking to the recruiters, etc.
Here are my options. I was considering the SAP entry option (Subsidized Education Plan) as detailed below by RCC Institue: (in Ontario)
My other option would be to go Direct Entry for ATIS or LCIS. What I want to know is how does the pay work for this way in terms on years. I know you have to be in the CF for about 4 years to be Corporal (around $52000), and to get SPEC pay you need your QL3. Do you get paid around $45000 after 2 years or does it take longer???
My choices are either:
NE Techs (only though the SEP) and make around $52000 after 2 years of school at RCC (instead of 4 through direct entry), or
LCIS/ATIS SEP(has very limited positions available) or Direct Entry (has a lot available). But I'm not sure of the pay rate after 2 years...
My current College Diploma (2 years Electronic technician St Clair College) is not recognised by the CF.
I need to know this as I need to make sure that if I have to be away from my family from the time of BMQ to posting, I need to know if we can make if work financially with them still at the house (wife has job) or nearby wherever my military trade training will take place (after selling the house, wife would have no job). I am very familiar with the CF. I was in Army Cadets for years and my brother is in the Reserves. This would not just be a job to me, but I have to consider how if affects my family.
My recruiter did tell me that all trades all locked until April, EXCEPT for LCIS and the NE Tech trades. Those are being processed now...
The NE Tech jobs seem to be more about board swapping (correct me please if I'm wrong). LCIS/ATIS seems to ba a better fit for me as I am a computer nut in all aspects possible, and also my 14 years experince. Any info on pay and experience on all these trades would be GREATLY appreciated, as I have not seen much on the SEP entry options on the board. I would like some responses that are more up to date from poeple actually doing it, and not just those from a recruiter.
Thank you for your time...
Here where I live (Windsor), jobs are VERY hard to find, especially in this trade. Even minimum wage jobs are tough to get. Not much to pay a mortgage with. I am also married with 2 children (7 and 10).
So now i m seriously considering being a TECH for the CF. I have been on these forums for weeks, and doing a lot of research... talking to the recruiters, etc.
Here are my options. I was considering the SAP entry option (Subsidized Education Plan) as detailed below by RCC Institue: (in Ontario)
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If you are interested in a Canadian Armed Forces technical trade, but are worried about the cost of tuition, you may be interested in checking out the rewarding option of joining the Canadian Forces (CF) under our Non-Commissioned Member - Subsidized Education Plan (NCM-SEP).
This program is in high demand and limited seats are available. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in exploring this option.
The table below lists the technical trades covered under NCM-SEP and is categorized by the RCC Program with which the trades are associated.
Candidates receive a salary while going to school ($31,020 the first year and $37,932 the second year).
Their tuition, books and academic equipment are fully covered by the military.
Guaranteed job at the end of their program with good salary, plus numerous benefits.
Upon graduation, the following salaries and ranks apply:
NE Tech $52,140 Rank of Leading Seaman (acting)
EO Tech $45,552 Rank of Private (basic)
LCIS Tech $45,552 Rank of Private (basic)
ATIS Tech $45,552 Rank of Private (basic)
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My other option would be to go Direct Entry for ATIS or LCIS. What I want to know is how does the pay work for this way in terms on years. I know you have to be in the CF for about 4 years to be Corporal (around $52000), and to get SPEC pay you need your QL3. Do you get paid around $45000 after 2 years or does it take longer???
My choices are either:
NE Techs (only though the SEP) and make around $52000 after 2 years of school at RCC (instead of 4 through direct entry), or
LCIS/ATIS SEP(has very limited positions available) or Direct Entry (has a lot available). But I'm not sure of the pay rate after 2 years...
My current College Diploma (2 years Electronic technician St Clair College) is not recognised by the CF.
I need to know this as I need to make sure that if I have to be away from my family from the time of BMQ to posting, I need to know if we can make if work financially with them still at the house (wife has job) or nearby wherever my military trade training will take place (after selling the house, wife would have no job). I am very familiar with the CF. I was in Army Cadets for years and my brother is in the Reserves. This would not just be a job to me, but I have to consider how if affects my family.
My recruiter did tell me that all trades all locked until April, EXCEPT for LCIS and the NE Tech trades. Those are being processed now...
The NE Tech jobs seem to be more about board swapping (correct me please if I'm wrong). LCIS/ATIS seems to ba a better fit for me as I am a computer nut in all aspects possible, and also my 14 years experince. Any info on pay and experience on all these trades would be GREATLY appreciated, as I have not seen much on the SEP entry options on the board. I would like some responses that are more up to date from poeple actually doing it, and not just those from a recruiter.
Thank you for your time...