Naval Aviator

1 day ago

Orlando, Florida, United States US Navy Full time
Job Description

As a Fighter Pilot in the US Navy, you will be part of an elite group of aviators who fly and fight in the world's most lethal jets. Your missions will be among the most daring and most important, requiring critical thinking skills, unshakeable determination, and the will to persevere through the toughest challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Search for underwater threats and deliver payloads of incredible firepower or necessary manpower.
  • Execute strategic aerial maneuvers anywhere from the stratosphere to mere feet above the sea.
  • Provide vital attack, defense, and logistic support to the Fleet.
  • Control and maintain all internal and external aircraft systems.
  • Take part in antisubmarine warfare and mine countermeasures, as well as search and rescue operations and vertical replenishment missions.
  • Receive specialized training on the advanced tactical systems found on Navy aircraft.
  • Project aviation power in fighter and attack, reconnaissance, and sea control missions.
  • Launch from aircraft carriers or surface combatants.
  • Conduct enemy surveillance by collecting photographic intelligence.
Work Environment

As a Fighter Pilot, missions and assignments can be anywhere around the globe. This includes working from carrier battle groups, or other sea-based platforms, and at Naval Air Stations or other locations on shore.

Training & Advancement

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.

Candidates then request an aircraft pipeline and enter the intermediate phase of flight training, which builds upon basic flight and navigation training. The final phase is advanced naval flight training, focusing on mission specifics. After completion, prospective Fighter Pilots are awarded their wings of gold and report to their respective Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRSs) for further training specific to their aircraft.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

Post-Service Opportunities

Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.

Education Opportunities

Following your initial flying tour as a Fighter Pilot, you can attend the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, where you may be able to earn a master's or doctoral degree while being paid full-time.

Opportunities for further education within this career include:

  • Navy College Program
  • VOLED Assistance Center
  • VOLED Region Advisors
  • The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
  • Navy War College (NWC)
  • USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College
Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree is required to work as a Fighter Pilot. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in a technical field. Ask a recruiter for specifics.

All candidates must also be U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide and qualified for sea duty.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before, or whether you've never served before.

Part-Time Opportunities

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.

For annual training, Fighter Pilots may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.

NFOs in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Your prior experience as an Officer satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.

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