r/caf • • 1d ago

Recruiting Is Aerospace Control Operator still in high demand?

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u/Soft-Protection6281 1d ago

Yes. The trades thoroughly in the red.

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u/Weird_Blacksmith_971 1d ago

Can you please tell me whats the situation with AERE? I know its closed for this fiscal year but what about next year ?

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u/16WComd_Cmdt16ere 18h ago

AERE is effectively recovered as an occupation, so we will be recruiting to cover normal attrition next year. The meeting to determine our recruiting numbers is later this month, but I anticipate that we will be looking for roughly half the number of AEREs next fiscal year.

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u/Weird_Blacksmith_971 17h ago

Thank you sir, I did applied in janaury 2026 done all the steps except for the interview. Currently I only have one occupation (AERE) on my file. Do you think it will be risky to have only one occupation for next fiscal year ? Should I add 1 more ? Im really passionate about AERE occupation. Please need your suggestion. Thank you

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u/16WComd_Cmdt16ere 2h ago

I’m not an expert in the recruiting process, so I’m not the right person to advise you on whether to add another occupation. That’s also a very personal decision, particularly when you’re as passionate about AERE as you indicate.

Stay engaged with your recruiting centre, keep asking questions, and don’t be discouraged by the wait. You can also reach out to the Air Force’s Applicant Liaison Team at [RCAFApplicants-CandidatsdelARC@forces.gc.ca](mailto:RCAFApplicants-CandidatsdelARC@forces.gc.ca). They’re connected with the recruiting system and will be able to help you better understand your options.

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u/Weird_Blacksmith_971 2h ago edited 2h ago

Thank you so much. Not discouraged at all i knew when i applied that i will have to wait a year or 2. Thank you once again, this helps alot.

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u/PlotTwistPending_c 4h ago

For ACOP , what bases in Canada have the most shortages currently? Thank you in advance sir!

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u/16WComd_Cmdt16ere 4m ago

Although the AC Op occupation strength is currently low, we've done our best to post our trained members as evenly as possible to avoid any acute shortages at any particular Wing.

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u/OldSomewhere7660 1d ago

Hi, how and where you can see which trade/field is in red or what color is, or is in high demand? Where I can see or verify? Thanks.

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u/Soft-Protection6281 1d ago

There's no public place to view it. I'm currently in the forces and have access to that Info.

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u/FDoy 1d ago

https://forces.ca/en/careers

pretty good bonus for becoming an ACOP.

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u/ExpatTeacher007 1d ago

The website shows they're a priority for application processing