Field Training Officer Allowance. Any qualified employee volunteering to provide on the job training to students enrolled in initial education (preceptorship) or for practicum labs must first pass a written test. FTO’s shall be entitled to a four percent (4%) premium to their normal hourly rate of pay for all hours spent on shift providing said training. In the event one student is paired with two Field Training Officers (FTO), the most senior FTO will be entitled to the 4% premium. If a Field Educator is working on the aircraft/vehicle with a Field Training Officer (FTO) and a student, the FTO will receive the 4% increase to their normal hourly rate of pay for the duration of their shift.
Field Training Officer Allowance. Individuals assigned duties as a Field Training Officer (FTO) will receive an additional $3.00 per hour for time spent actively engaged in the duties of an FTO and which would require completion of a Daily Observation Report. Employees will only be paid this additional amount during the hours in which they are providing FTO training to new recruits and will not be eligible for such payments if they are assigned a non-probationary officer for refresher training after an extended assignment away from patrol activities.
Field Training Officer Allowance. When an Employee is assigned to provide on-the-job training to any person who requires training to operate at that unit or at the request of the Company or Base Hospital, the trainer shall be entitled to a four percent (4%) increase to their normal hourly rate of pay for all hours worked. The position of Field Training Officer (FTO) will be voluntary. Qualified applicants will be subject to a written test. Successful applicants will be based on pass or fail and the successful candidate will fill the position based on seniority. The duration of an FTO posting will be no longer than one (1) year. If a member has obtained the position as FTO, then the next posting will be given to the next successful candidate based on seniority.
