Topic: Aircrew Medical?

[Mudshuvel]

I'm not 100% sure when it would've been sent to Toronto, should I call in for an update or should I wait to be contacted. I know the RC's are nuts in April and I don't want to add to their workload if I don't have to, and understandably, I also know that due to the increased number of applications, my file could be easily overlooked since I live in a city with only one RC with low staff.

[taerakwon]

I did my aircrew medical for AEC.  For me, I visited the CFRC-Toronto medical office to speak with a medical officer where  I was given few documentations to be filled-in by my family physician, and be submitted directly to the medical office.   I was also required to extract few blood samples in lifelabs (private laboratory service whom I believe is responsible for analyzing blood samples for the army), took few x-rays, and did pulmonary function tests.  After completion all my medical documents, the CFRC medical office sent my data to Ottawa, where they examined my medical status and decided whether I am a suitable candidate for my trade or not.  I subitted all my medical documents around Nov 2010, and received a call, with regard to the approval for my trade by my Captain, in the middle of March; however, waiting time for you to hear any response from your recruiter officer may vary.

[Stacked]

I did my aircrew medical for AEC.  For me, I visited the CFRC-Toronto medical office to speak with a medical officer where  I was given few documentations to be filled-in by my family physician, and be submitted directly to the medical office.   I was also required to extract few blood samples in lifelabs (private laboratory service whom I believe is responsible for analyzing blood samples for the army), take few x-rays, and do pulmonary function tests.  After completion all your medical documents, the CFRC medical office will send your data to Ottawa, where they will examine your medical status and decide whether you are a suitable candidate for your trait or not.  Waiting time for you to hear any response from your recruiter officer may vary.  I subitted all my medical documents around Nov 2010, and received a call, with regard to the approval for my trait by my Captain, in the middle of March.

It's a trade. Not a trait.   I had a few friends who kept calling it a trait too.. I'm not sure why this seems to be so common..

[CDN Aviator]

Again, all initial aircrew medicals must be reviewed by the environmental medicine folks at DRDC Toronto.

After 6 years of military flying, its not like i'm making this stuff up.

[taerakwon]

It's a trade. Not a trait.   I had a few friends who kept calling it a trait too.. I'm not sure why this seems to be so common..

Thank you, I just fixed it.  Biochemistry major, just got mixed up with trait, which involve genes XD

[medicineman]

It's a trade. Not a trait.   I had a few friends who kept calling it a trait too.. I'm not sure why this seems to be so common..

Much like people who don't know there is a difference between then and than, their and they're and there, etc ad nauseum.

MM