Topic: occupational transfer interview

[wannabepilot]

Good Morning All,

I was wondering if an assisting officer is able to sit-in during the compulsory occupational reassignment interview?  Apparently, because the interview
is protected B no one else besides the interviewer and the interviewee are allowed to be there (according to the BPSO). 

wannabepilot

[TimBit]

I may be putting my foot in my mouth here, but an assisting officer is someone who supports the accused during a summary trial, so that doesn't apply to you as you haven't been charged with anything...or have you? :p

Seriously, the BPSO is there to help you. Be honest with her/him, stand your ground for trades that you really don't want to do and keep an open mind for others.  Someone might be able to post the reassignment list so you can pick something that is open.

Good luck.

[wannabepilot]

Im always honest, but my options are really limited.  I have the choice to go army officer, NCM or release.  I am 1 year away from
completing my degree which would open myself up to Air Force officer trades.  I want to stay, for the sake of one year of studies, I
honestly believe they are willing to let me go.

[davidsonr_91]

Sorry to cut in on this but i have a relevent question.  Part of my question has been answered so yeah.  For my CT I have a COS date of 8 July 10 but in my offer it was originally 07 July 10 so my release from my res unit is 6 July 10 so I have one full day where I do not belong to anyone at all.  My res unit clerk booked my flight to Gagetown for 6 July 10, Should I be paid for the two days my COS date or am I not to be paid for them at all and if i am who would be responsible for paying for me reg or res unit?

Thanks.

[PMedMoe]

Sorry to cut in on this but i have a relevent question.  Part of my question has been answered so yeah.  For my CT I have a COS date of 8 July 10 but in my offer it was originally 07 July 10 so my release from my res unit is 6 July 10 so I have one full day where I do not belong to anyone at all.  My res unit clerk booked my flight to Gagetown for 6 July 10, Should I be paid for the two days my COS date or am I not to be paid for them at all and if i am who would be responsible for paying for me reg or res unit?

Thanks.

I would ask your clerk to rebook the flight for the 7th of July.  There's no need for your release day and travel day to be the same.  If you are traveling, you should be paid for it, as well.

[TimBit]

Sorry to cut in on this but i have a relevent question.  Part of my question has been answered so yeah.  For my CT I have a COS date of 8 July 10 but in my offer it was originally 07 July 10 so my release from my res unit is 6 July 10 so I have one full day where I do not belong to anyone at all.  My res unit clerk booked my flight to Gagetown for 6 July 10, Should I be paid for the two days my COS date or am I not to be paid for them at all and if i am who would be responsible for paying for me reg or res unit?

Yup that is quite a thread hijack and quite disrespectful to the OP if you ask me.

Now, wannabepilot, are some of the other AF trades really of interest to you? Because you do have to understand, as far as pilot is concerned it is over. As well, understand that if you release right now and re-enroll in a year it might not look fantastic. There may not be spots. Hell they may not hire at all. What trades are you being offered?

[wannabepilot]

Hi TimBit,
Yes I know, the pilot dream is over.  I also am aware that the CF may not be hiring next year.  One thing I do need to do is work on
completing my degree.  They are offering me Army Officer trades, NCM, or release.  I am enrolled under CEOTP which is causing me this
grief.  If I transfer to NCM it will make it hard to complete the degree while training in my new trade, and I guess the only way to
enroll under ROTP is to release.  I believe the latter is the wise choice; complete the degree whether with the CF's help or not. 
wannabe

[TimBit]

If finishing your degree is your main concern, and I think it is a very valid one, say so to the BPSO. Ask him/her what options would allow you to complete the degree. If none are available, then yes, perhaps releasing and trying again later would be your best bet.

Good luck!

[Sapperian]

Hi TimBit,
Yes I know, the pilot dream is over. 

Forgive me for ressurecting an old thread, and as well for an ignorant question...

But why is the pilot dream over? Are they full? and if so will they not be hiring at SOME point in the future (near or distant)? or is there some kind of rule that prevents OT to Pilot?

[TimBit]

The OP was a pilot and apparently did not fare well in his/her training.

[clericalchronicals]

Good Morning All,

I was wondering if an assisting officer is able to sit-in during the compulsory occupational reassignment interview?  Apparently, because the interview
is protected B no one else besides the interviewer and the interviewee are allowed to be there (according to the BPSO). 

wannabepilot

To go back to the original question of this thread, in terms of a PSO interview, there should be no requirement for an assisting officer.  It's exactly that, an interview.  The PSO is there to see you, not you and another person.  So if the PSO refuses to allow an "assisting officer" into the interview, it makes logical sense.

The PSO is there to help you BTW...that's why I am kind of thrown back by your question.  Hope everything works out for you!