# 2021-323 Careers, Cease-training, Pilot

Case summary

F&R Date: 2022-12-19

The grievor's Phase II flight training was ceased after meeting course failure criteria. The grievor argued that there were undue delays in his training, that the Progress Review Board (PRB) used incorrect facts, that his performance issues arose from a form of test anxiety, and that two Independent Reviews of his course performance were not conducted.

The Initial Authority (IA) found that the grievor had no remaining course time and that the method used by the PRB to calculate this was irrelevant. The IA also found that the scheduling of the grievor's training fell within training regulations. The IA noted that course staff failed to conduct two IRs but found no evidence they would have lead to the grievor's success.

The Committee found that the grievor had met course failure criteria after failing his last test sortie and having used all available extra flying sorties. The Committee also found that despite the grievor meeting unsatisfactory flying progress twice during the course, 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (2 CFFTS) had failed to conduct two IRs as prescribed by the Integrated Training Plan (ITP) and 2 CFFTS Training Orders. The Committee noted that these IRs would have also prompted mandatory referrals to the Mental Performance Manager for mental performance training sessions, which may have improved the grievor's stress tolerance and course performance. The Committee found that the grievor's training was not carried out in accordance with the ITP and 2 CFFTS Training Orders and the decision to cease train was not justified. The Committee recommended that the Final Authority facilitate the grievor's reintegration into the Pilot occupation and training system, provided that the grievor still meets occupational entry standards and desires such a transfer.

FA decision summary

The Commander Royal Canadian Air Force, acting as FA, agreed with the Committee's findings and recommendation to afford the grievor redress. As such, the FA found that the grievor should have received two IRs which would have afforded him the optimal opportunity for success. The FA directed that Commander 2 Canadian Air Division confirms the grievor's eligibility for the pilot program and, if he meets the requirements and he is still interested, that he be reinstated at the earliest opportunity.