NAVAL AVIATOR
Company: Navy
Location: Evans
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUTSearch for underwater threats. Deliver payloads of
incredible firepower or necessary manpower. Execute strategic
aerial maneuvers anywhere from the stratosphere, to mere feet above
the sea. This is just a glimpse into your career as a Naval
Aviator. You also may find yourself:
- Flying some of the most innovative and high-tech aircraft in
the world
- Providing vital attack, defense and logistic support to the
Fleet
- Controlling and maintaining all internal and external aircraft
systemsRESPONSIBILITIESNavy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs)
are important components in an exclusive, world-class group of
Officers. This job will require you to perform at the best of your
ability at all times. Making use of your advanced training and
unparalleled knowledge to provide the utmost safety and security in
the world's skies.As a Pilot, you may:
- 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. launching from aircraft carriers or
surface combatants.
- Conduct enemy surveillance by collecting photographic
intelligenceAs an NFO, you may:
- Study aerodynamics, aircraft engine systems, meteorology,
navigation, flight planning and flight safety
- Train and specialize in EA-18G Growler electronic
countermeasures aircraft, E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control
aircraft, or the new P-8A Poseidon antisubmarine aircraft
- Electronically detect and track ships, submarines, aircraft and
missilesWORK ENVIRONMENTAs a Navy Pilot or an NFO, 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 &
ADVANCEMENTThose 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 Pilots and NFOs
attend primary flight training.Pilots and NFOs 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, Pilots and NFOs 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. It's also important to note
that specialized training received and work experience gained in
the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields.EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIESFollowing your initial flying tour as a Navy Pilot or
an NFO, 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.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSA
four-year degree is required to work as a Navy Pilot or Naval
Flight Officer. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this
community must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally
accredited institution in a technical field.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.
Keywords: Navy, Aurora , NAVAL AVIATOR, Other , Evans, Colorado
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