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Hi guys

I was wondering how stringent they are with enforcing the age limitations w.r.t. pilot application? I know that with a degree the cut-off is 26. Is it increased for a post-grad degree?

Does anyone if exceptions have ever been made? I'm 27 now. I've also heard (rumour?!) that those with a degree go straight to CFS and skip military academy.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

Doe anyone have any advice? I'd really appreciate any comments...

There's been a lot of changes with regards to pilot training the last 2 years. Most of the changes relate to the incorporation of tertiary studies in pilot training. I'm guessing you didn't receive any comments because nobody is really sure of what is hard and fast at this stage. I am also not sure of what goes and doesn't go at the moment, but as far as I know having a degree will change the required joining age, as the age restriction relates to the day you start your in-cockpit flying training. Having a degree will also make your stay at the academy shorter / eliminate it altogether.

As I said, I don't have any definitive answers for you, but your questions do have merit, for sure. Try contacting Recruitment to see what they say.