u/Economy_Conflict_245

▲ 1 r/caf

Engineering related trades in the caf reserves

Currently studying mechanical eng degree, would like to apply into something engineering related in the caf reserves to gain experience in the army while also gaining somewhat relative engineering experience for future jobs outside the army. Not sure what career im looking for, potentially defense sector engineering, or something unrelated. I don't have a finished degree so that knocks out a bunch of good options, right now im applying to be a combat engineer, but i've looked at vehicle technician and some other trades that are engineering adjacent. Curious on what you guys think and if combat engineer is a good trade.

Finished my force test and planning on doing my interview and medical soon for combat eng, sergeant said cbt eng is a much harder trade in terms of training which im up for.

Pretty much just looking for something that employers outside the army can look at and think yeah this guy got some engineering experience while in the army.

Blowing stuff up and building bridges seems dope though.

Appreciate all your thoughts

reddit.com
u/Economy_Conflict_245 — 6 days ago