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These are the difficult requirements to become an aviator in the U.S. Navy
The education and training one must complete to fly for the U.S. Navy.
On Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Navy reported that one of its jets had been found in Washington state near Mount Rainier. At the time, the status of two of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island-based crew was unknown. Earlier on Sunday, the Navy announced that the two missing crew members were dead after what is described as a routine training flight.
The education required to fly for the U.S. Navy
First and foremost, the U.S. Navy requires all officers to obtain a four-year college degree from an accredited university.
When thinking about the officers and officials who serve in the U.S. Navy, many think about the men and women serving on boats sailing across the world. However, a select group serves as aviators, and these are the difficult requirements those hoping to fly for the Navy must achieve.
Aviation posts in the U.S. Navy
- Helicopter Pilot
- Naval Aircrewman Avionics
- Naval Flight Officer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircraft Handling Officer
- Aircrewman Helicopter
- Aircrewman Mechanical
- Aircrewman Operator
- Aircrewman Tactical Romeo HelicopterE
- Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer
- Catapult Officer
- Fighter Pilot
- Fixed Wing Pilot
According to the U.S. Navy’s requirement website, those who hope to become fighter pilots “must first attend Officer Candidate School (OCS)” which is located in New Port, Rhode Island. The program lasts thirteen weeks, after which a candidate must complete a six-week course at the Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida. After completing this course, a prospective naval aviator will begin flight training.