As a Pilot in the Canadian Forces, you can expect to work in a wide variety of environmental areas ranging from the northernmost parts of Canada to duties with the Canadian Navy traveling throughout the world. Depending on the role you are trained for, you could be working irregular hours and be away from home for several days or occasionally weeks at a time. Should you be a Maritime Helicopter Pilot you could spend up to six months at a time aboard one of Canada�s Navy ships on Atlantic or global deployments. You may think that life in the military is all about physical work, marching everywhere and being told what to do and when to do it with no time for yourself. Well, think again.The Canadian Forces recognize that everyone needs personal time; we�re not only here to protect our way of life, we want you to live it as well. You will get roughly as much free time as your civilian counterparts for everyday personal and social activities.There are all kinds of hobby clubs and sports teams at every base and on every ship, and our Military Family Resource Centres have lots of interesting workshops and courses for everyone �not just those with a family.Contrary to popular belief you are not restricted to living in military quarters. Family housing and individual quarters are available on our bases to personnel who wish to reside there. However, many of our members rent or own their own houses in nearby communities. You will be expected to stay in military quarters during Basic Training and some courses of shorter duration.
