US Navy Aviation
 Despite the fact that many people (civilians) think only that the
Navy consists of ships, submarines and other marine vehicles, the
truth is, the Navy also has some of the most advanced training in
the field of aviation. Three different groups make up Navy aviation
team members, all of who are in charge of over 6,000 aircraft including:
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Navy Pilots
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Naval Flight Officers (NFOs)
•
Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers (AMDOs)
As a pilot in the United States Navy, you will be in charge of
flying jets, helicopters, turbo-propellers and other tactical aircraft
from
both land and ships around the world. Personnel are able to request
which path they will follow when they have completed their primary
flight training. Once enlisted personnel reach advanced training
status, they are then able to learn more specific skills including
search and rescue, air-to-air combat, and over-water navigation,
among others.
Naval Flight Officers are a selected group that receives special
training in:
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Navigation
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Meteorology
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Flight Planning
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Aircraft safety
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Aerodynamics
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Aircraft engine systems
Flight Officers also train with specialized aircraft such as the
F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet jet fighters, as well as other advanced
aircraft such as the EA-6B Prowler electronic countermeasures aircraft
and the P-3C Orion antisubmarine aircraft.
Naval Aviation Officers receive incentive pay as well as their
regular monthly salary, as well as become eligible for continuation
bonuses
at the end of the commitment. In order to be accepted into the program,
each personnel must have received a bachelor’s degree prior
to enrolling in Officer Candidate School and complete the physical,
educational and military courses required.
Naval pilots have a vast amount of career choices ahead of them
when they complete their commitment. Staying in the Navy will bring
an
excellent career, while the civilian life can offer jobs with major
airlines or flying for corporations or other agencies.
For more information about Navy aviation opportunities and careers,
visit your local Navy recruiter.
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