How Do You Become A Navy Pilot?
The adrenaline rush of an aircraft catapulting off the deck of an aircraft carrier or the challenge of landing at night on the deck of ship tossing in the sea would excite almost anyone. But only those with the desire, determination and ability to make it through flight training ever get to be naval aviators. There are many things you must accomplish in order to become a Navy pilot. Step 1 Make sure you want to be a naval officer, not just a pilot. Although many Navy pilots eventually have jobs with the airlines, they first serve for many years as a naval officer. Not everyone who wants to be a pilot gets to be a pilot. Step 2 Apply to the officer program you would like to attend. Navy officer programs are competitive and you must be an officer in order to fly. The United States Naval Academy, Navy ROTC and Officer Candidate School (OCS) are the choices. Step 3 Go to college. You must be a college graduate to fly in the Navy. Step 4 Graduate from the Naval Academy, NROTC or OCS. Gradua
• Attend a college or university and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. All pilots in the United States Navy are officers therefore you must already possess a bachelor’s degree or be attending a college or university on a bachelor’s degree track. Broadly speaking, there are two ways to enter into the United States Navy: enter as a commissioned officer or as a non-commissioned officer, or NCO. • Receive a commission and become an officer. The United States Navy has a ‘Direct Appointment Program’ for those already have a bachelor’s degree. • There are two methods of becoming an officer and a pilot for current students. The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) and the Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) help students with their tuition and expenses and put them in position to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS). • Alternatively, the United States Naval Academy combines the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree and becoming an officer. • Meet the the medical r
