What are the odds of becoming a naval aviator?

Of those, 240 will select Navy pilot and 80 will enter jet training. By the time the Class of 2019 reaches the fleet, maybe 50 will be fighter pilots. So, for every 1,000 applicants to the Class of 2019, 3 will become a fighter pilot.

Can you get a guaranteed pilot slot in the Navy?

There is fierce competition to get a slot as a fighter pilot and lesser competition to get slots as pilots of other aircraft. Nothing is guaranteed. You can get a flight contract through NROTC, you can get a flight contract through OCS (PLC or OCC), you can get a flight contract from the Naval Academy.

How do you become a naval aviator in OCS?

Those entering aviation programs must first attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI, and then complete a six-week air indoctrination course at Naval Aviation Schools Command, in Pensacola, FL. From there, prospective Fighter Pilots attend primary flight training.

Are navy pilots aviators or pilots?

At some time in our military careers, we come across pilots of all sorts, helicopter pilots, Air Force cargo pilots, Navy fighter pilots, etc. While the former two might allow you to refer to them as simply “pilots,” there’s a good chance the naval aviator will take the time to remind you that he or she is an “aviator,” not a pilot.

Can you be a fighter pilot in the Navy Reserve?

Currently, this position in the Navy Reserve is open only to prior or current military aviators. Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Fighter Pilots in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

What are the height requirements to be a Navy pilot?

What are the height requirements for Navy pilots? The basic height requirements are no shorter than 5′ 2″ and no taller than 6′ 5″. As for sitting height, you must be between 26 and 31.4 inches overall, and sitting eye height requirements are 26 – 31.4 inches. What sorts of aircraft do Navy pilots fly?

What does a Navy pilot do on a daily basis?

The US Navy has the 2nd largest air force in the world, 2nd only to the US Air Force. Navy pilots provide attack support from logistically advantageous locations at sea. Naval aviators may help with search and rescue, provide medical evacuation assistance, conduct intelligence and provide aviation striking power.