Air Operations Support Technician Now Open to Regular Force Personnel

The Royal Canadian Air Force is now accepting applications into the newly created Regular Force component of Air Operations Support Technician (AOS Tech).

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members can apply for a position in this occupation via the Voluntary Occupation Transfer (VOT) Program for trained Regular Force members, according to CANFORGEN 166/24.

Those interested must file their applications to DMCPG5 by Feb. 3, 2025.

Requirements

According to the CANFORGEN, Regular Force members who meet the eligibility criteria under the Voluntary Occupation Transfer Program are welcome to apply.

Non-commissioned members who have achieved their operational functional point in the following RCAF occupations may apply for AOS Tech:

• 00135 AVN Tech
• 00136 AVS Tech
• 00138 ACS Tech
• 00261 AWS Tech
• 00343 NDT Tech.

Those interested can submit their VOT application via their chain of command to ensure they reach the local personnel selection office by Jan. 10, 2025. Those members who have already submitted a VOT application for a different MOSID and wish to redirect it to AOS Tech must reach out to their local PSO before the application deadline.

Applicants are also advised to look into the trade before applying.

“Applicants shall familiarize themselves with the applicable entry standards and program policy, and consult their local PSO to confirm eligibility as required.

AOS Tech

“Information regarding AOS Tech, including job descriptions and entry standards can be found on the AOS Tech Occupation Sharepoint site,” stated the CANFORGEN.

Visit here for more information regarding the trade. For more information or assistance, members can contact their local PSO.

Top photo: Canadian Armed Forces personnel step off a Boeing CC-177 Globemaster at the Danylo Halytskyi International Airport in L’viv, Ukraine, on August 25, 2015 marking the beginning of Operation UNIFIER, Canada’s military training mission in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. OP UNIFIER – DND, Joint Task Force Ukraine. Image courtesy of the CAF.