Chief Warrant Officer of the Air Force


Royal Canadian Air Force Command Chief Warrant Officer is the title of the senior non-commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
They act as an advisor to the Commander of the RCAF on matters affecting all ranks in matters related to dress, discipline, morale and welfare, and quality of life.
Specifically, they are responsible for:
  • Understanding the issues that personnel face through regular engagements with the aviators of the RCAF
  • Promoting and motivating personnel to achieve the core values of the RCAF: Professionalism, Excellence and Teamwork
  • Acting as caretaker of RCAF history and heritage and promoting its importance
  • Managing the professional development of RCAF non-commissioned members
  • Identifying, tracking and mentoring individuals to achieve senior appointments and positions in the Canadian Armed Forces

List of Royal Canadian Air Force Command Chief Warrant Officers

NameTenureReference
CWO AG Moran, MMM CD2 September 1975 - 1 August 1977
CWO JMA Blais, CD1 August 1977 - 1 August 1980
CWO WJ Neve, MMM CD1 August 1980 - 30 June 1982
CWO PE Delaney, CD30 June 1982 - 17 July 1984
CWO R Ouellette, MMM CD17 July 1984 - 21 July 1987
CWO DJ Lloyed, MMM CD21 July 1987 - 25 Aug 1989
CWO PJ Sarty, MMM CD25 August 1989 - 15 July 1992
CWO JLGG Parent, CD15 July 1992 - 27 June 1995
CWO RN Elphick, MMM CD27 June 1995 - 1 July 1997
CWO JG Guilbault, MMM CD1 July 1997 - 21 September 2001
CWO D Gilbert, MMM CD21 September 2001 - 29 July 2004
CWO R Bouchard, MMM CD29 July 2004 - 27 July 2007
CWO JJGR Couturier, MMM CD27 July 2007 - 30 June 2010
CWO ML Barham, MMM CD30 June 2010 - 9 November 2012
CWO KC Young, MMM CD5 July 2013 - 9 June 2015
CWO EGJ Poitras, MMM, MSM, CD9 June 2015 - 14 June 2018
CWO JRD Gaudreault, MMM CD14 June 2018 - 9 June 2021
CWO WJ Hall, MMM CD10 June 2021 - 21 August 2024
CWO Renee J. Hansen, MMM CD21 August 2024 - present