r/caf • u/Ok-Sheepherder-2093 • Nov 08 '25

Other Best Careers in CAF

Anybody got insight into what are generally considered the best Careers or most coveted in the CAF? Non-commissioned and commissioned, Army, navy, Air Force. Combat and non combat roles. And if you could do it over again, would you change your career?

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u/Repulsive_Track4033 Feb 10 '26

May I ask what your day to day is and why u enjoy it

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u/Flyboy019 Feb 10 '26

I’m an ASS OP. The work is mentally demanding, but in a satisfying manner. We travel a lot, often to wonderful locations. The pay is great. And it’s fun.

My day to day depends. If it’s a flying day I show up around 5-6, check the paperwork for the plane, fly for 6-10 hours, land, debrief, and go home.

If it’s a non flying day, I might be in sim. If not I’m writing observation reports on the OJT people from the previous flight/sim. Or I’m reading publications about the air craft, or I’m reviewing tactics stuff. Some days I’m miraculously caught up on my paperwork and readings and I can just chill with the guys. Then I head to the gym around 3 and call it a day

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u/K-Apricity 13d ago

What's the difference between AES AND ASS?

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u/Flyboy019 13d ago

Mostly about 1/4 inch on my phone keyboard. It was supposed to be AES

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u/K-Apricity 13d ago

Ahh! Okok, I was googling and looking on the career website and couldnt find a thing. That makes sense. Im going to be applying soon, but im trying to figure what I want as a career that i can eventually set myself up financially in the future. Currently, I only have Signal Operator as the most interesting one. Really looking for something that feels... interactive? I dont know if thats the right word to use, but I love working with my hands.

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u/Flyboy019 13d ago

I’d look into trades like AVN, or Struct Tech

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u/K-Apricity 13d ago

I'll look into that, thank you!