2020 National Summer Training (NSTC)

The National Course Selection Process for 2020 has begun! At this time we are accepting submissions for the following courses ONLY:
• International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) - 2-3 weeks
• Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC) - 7 weeks
• Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) - 6 weeks
To submit your choices, please complete the form on the right of your screen. To apply for these courses, you must:
  • Be available for the full duration of the course;
  • Have written parental/guardian consent (if not yet reached 18 years of age);
  • Be medically and dentally fit and have no medication restrictions that would preclude them from participating in the course; and
  • Be recommended by their Squadron CO.
Further, you must currently be in level 3 and must successfully complete level 3 by the end of this training year. Although completion of level 3 allows you to apply for the national courses, this process is highly competitive and the successful applicants are usually level 4’s and 5’s. The full requirements can be found here.

Your choices must be made no later than  October 28, 2020 - midnight.  Any requests after this date will not be accepted. The application process involves multiple steps and will require specific documentation to be provided. We ask that you check your emails daily throughout the process and ensure you reply in a timely manner.
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Be sure to review the NATL CJCR SP GP INSTRUCTION 7003-1-13 as it will assist you when you are preparing your application. Please note that you must meet the criteria for qualification when applying for these courses.

    NSTC Choice application
    Date of Birth
    If applying for PPS or GPS:
Application Package to Include:
  • School Report Card (last full year completed)
  • CATO 54-27 or CATO 54-26, as needed
  • Proof of birth (birth certificate or similar)
  • Transport Canada Category 3 Medical

Ensure you read the NATL CJCR SP GP INSTRUCTION 7003-1-13 (Section 4.5) in full to ensure you know the required documents for the specific course you are applying for. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Selection Process:
The selection process, depending on the specific course, is comprised of two or three assessment factors, each worth a set percentage of the cadet's final score. The breakdown is provided here, with detailed information found in NATL CJCR SP GP INSTRUCTION 7003-1-13. The scoring rubric can be found here. 
Important Deadlines:
​​• October 28, 2020 – Submission of NSTC choice to squadron for review
• November 18 – Submission of application to squadron
• November 18-30 – Internal review of applicants
• December 16 – Application due to RCSU by Squadron
Tentative
• January 4 – PPS/GPS Qualifying Exam
• February 1 – Okanagan Wing Review Boards
• March 2 – Selections announced
•June 1, 2020 – Category 3 medical certificates due to RCSU by Squadron
• June 1, 2020 – Selected GPS/PPS Cadets must meet height/weight requirements
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