How to Become a Navy Fighter Pilot - The Path to Flying Fighters!
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To become a Fighter Pilot for the United States Navy, you have begin with a college degree. From there, you will need to get a commission in the Navy as an Officer.
Once you have your commission, from there you would go on to flight school, assuming you have a flight contract. Speaking of a flying contract... you will want to negotiate that with your Officer recruiter in advance if at all possible.
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Thank you so much I am am a kid who wishes to be a navy pilot thanks for the advice
Im with you bud i dream of being a navy pilot since i was 12 hope fully you make your dream👍🏾
Same here hope to be a navy fighter pilot when I grow up
Me to same
I got inspired by watching the top gun movie and I also just adore flying in an airplane and I also have my pilots license since I was 13 I am 14 and I really want to be a fighter pilot in the Navy but I don’t know about the Air Force the Navy seems more fun
Same my dream is on a carrier
I did 8 years in the Navy and got out in 2011. Joined when I was 22. If I had it to do all over again, I would have gotten my degree right after high school and then right off to OCS. I really enjoyed my time as an AD in the Navy, but with my fascination in fighters, I should have pursued my dream. Short background; I was an engine mechanic on the F/A-18E (aviation machinists mate) and was also high power/low power qualled. Getting to run those engines up to afterburner was very rewarding, but I would much rather have flown them. Don't let time get away from you. If you are thinking about doing it, nut up and do it!
That's where I'm at right now as an airframer lol. I'm 19 and will more than likely put in a sta-21 package. Or go EOD if I get tired of aviation
+Analogmp3 thank you for your service. You're in a great position in life, don't waste it like I did!
CamSayCam Well my dream career path is to go from airframer to EOD, to pilot. I figure if I can knock at-least two years worth of college using the TA I could do one enlistment as an EOD and still have enough time to get into STA-21 and get commissioned. Or not who knows?
Analogmp3 not trying to knock your dream career path but if you do legitimately want to go EOD they're most likely going to keep you there the rest of your career just because of how much money they put into training their guys. Just passed my 4yr mark in the Navy and that's some of the knowledge I've gained. They put a shit ton of money into training those guys so my advice is to work hard, get through the training, then go EOD officer. it's a badass field man
GunnersMate .45 Things change. I've been training for air rescue swimmer recently because that's what I decided I really want come hell or high water. If I end up getting a bachelors while still in the age range I may or may not put in a OCS package. More likely not. Either way I know what I wanna do when or if I get out.
Woww!! Outstanding Info Man. This is my dream. To become a Naval Aviator. I will obtain my Bachelor's degree in about a year, I'll apply for O.C.S and try the best of my life to become a U.S Navy Fighter Pilot. By watching this video you just inspired me even more... Thanks for your service!...
johan mordan It’s been 2 years since this comment are you in the navy??!
johan mordan I bet ur prolly a Pilot now
Same here men it’s what it want to do for the rest of my life I don’t even care if I die doing it
yo
you in?
-Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Graduate with honnors and was part of the College Swim Team)
-Former US Navy Submarine Warfare Officer (during 12 years)
-Currently a NASA Flight Controller
@@Guide2CreatorEconomy Yes ! But you must have the US citizenship in order to qualify as US Navy Pilot !
@@Guide2CreatorEconomy LIke a said you just need the US Citizenship to be a fighter jet pilot even if your not born in the US. I Personally know some one who was a helicopter pilot and was born in France. You just need to have the citizenship and be able to speak and write english clearly.
@@Guide2CreatorEconomy I don't know why you particularry want to fly US planes. All planes from all countries are great. But I wish you the best, keep chsaing your dream and one day you will get there
This is really helpful im 16 and ive been wanting to fly for the military since i was 9 and now that im getting older im trying to find the best way for me to become a pilot thanks a lot man
Nick.m I wish you luck!
Nick.m dude me too, I’ve always enjoyed flying and speed, so I’m working my tail off to get fit and prepared
Hey Nick what's the update on that are you in college in rotc or planning to go to ocs?
How’d that turn out
@@EthanL21800 he's only 18 now ..
I have always wanted to be a naval pilot, ever since I was about 5 and saw the first top gun, now that I’m now in highschool, I am looking on how to get into the navy and be a pilot
Same I’m trying to figure out weather to go to the marines and give up on flying, or go to the navy and possibly not fly either way
Good video. I am a lot older than you but I did very much the same you. did. F-4's and F-8;s on the west coast and Gulf of Tonkin. A great life. Thanks for rekinding the memories
Excellent video! I flew UH-60s and spent 21 years in the Air Force and Army. I went the OCS route for my commission. It was all fun!
After being enlisted and working on the flight deck, I went to a four-year college with a flight school in hopes of being a Navy pilot. It broke my heart that not many of us didn’t pass the OCS test, so that was pretty much the end of it. But after hearing how long it takes to become a military pilot, I’m glad i didn’t do it.
I know it’s been 6 years since this vid but I’m a girl who really REALLY wants to be a fighter pilot. And I know it’s going to be a tough grueling road but that is my goal. And thank you for this video.
Same here!!! What plan do you have if any?? Just wondering bc I haven't got it laid out for me yet, and I turn 18 in 2 months and the time is starting to tick for me. I wanted to join Air force academy but I don't think I'll qualify, and I was just going to sign up for Air force and do 4 years and get a degree then head to Officer's school and eventually become a pilot. But the Navy is enticing me to now..
@@nikikiooo go Airforce I was thinking the same you will not regret it I’m currently in tech school
@@nikikiooo you’ll fly more in the navy
Thanks for all the amazing info, I’m a freshman in high school and it’s my dream to fly for the military, especially a naval aviator, and I’m going to bust my ass of in high school, currently have straight A’s since I’m shooting for the academy, and plan to keep working until I get there!✈️
Most straight forward video I've seen on the process. When you say you need to make an officer recruiter guarantee a flying contract, what would be considered a guarantee? Do they need to have it written down? Signed? Is there some kind of specific process to get a guarantee?
Heading to OCS in two days :)
Face the facts: competition! Top people- fighter jets. Middle of the class-- heavy wings. Bottom of the class-- helicopter s.
I don’t nessicarily wanna be a fighter, but I do wanna fly just pretty much all of these beautiful aircraft. Thnx for explaning!
Earlier this year I was offered an appointment to the USNA, and I couldn't be more excited. I'm 99% of the way to earning my PPL, but I've heard I shouldn't really disclose this information when trying to get into aviation because I will be judged harder. What is your opinion on this? I've had a passion for aviation since I was 6, and while I'm sure this is just the beginning of it, it's starting to come to life. I really don't want to mess up the one shot I have at getting a fighter slot (or any other carrier based aircraft, that is). Also this video was quite informative to me. I've gathered just about all the information I can get on this subject, but it's always good to hear another point of view and some excellent advice. Thank you for your service!
Thanks you’re helping me follow my dream
Hey Doug, I was curious if the navy considered technical degrees (ie computer engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry etc.) over other bachelor degrees to become a naval aviator? Is this the case, or does the type of college degree you have not apply to becoming a naval aviator? Thanks!
Are they still offering Navy OCS Aviation Contracts? I was under the impression that only Marine Corps OCS does.
Hello, I have had people tell me (including my cfi) that you are more likely to become a pilot in the Navy than the Air Force. Any thoughts?
There in your country is very easy to become a fighter pilot, my dream was to be a fighter pilot in Brazil but ended up giving up, here we have to do a very difficult public tender and is very competitive with extreme bureaucracy are ... many who want to become pilots, but there are very few fighters in the end we realize that most everything there is military son or indicated ...
Hey thanks for the tips. Just started college and was wondering how good my grades need to be? I have heard many different things from people. I can understand once you're in to do your best so you place where you want, but how big a role does my college grades take in getting in. Thanks
+AceInvader Fascinatingly...they don't play much into it at all. All you need to do is get accepted to OCS after college. You can't be a bottom barrel student and expect to get accepted, but you don't have to have a 4.0 either. Once you DO get in, you'll need to kick ass in your academics. My advice would be to build those good work ethic patterns now. ;)
I have spoke to a Navy recruiter & since I was little I always wanted to fly fighter jets with the Air Force or as my uncle calls them the “chair force”.
Thank you for the information & thank you for your service
thanks man for the info im looking into a few jobs between the USMC and the USN i am hoping to be able to be a fighter pilot and im just trying to get most of the information of what i need to do and you really did help thank you
Hey Douggy Mac,
I'm currently attending PA school on the Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP), and will graduate with my Master's in 2019. Afterwards, I'll go to ODS and owe the Navy 3 years working in Primary Care. I love medicine, but I've always wanted to become a Naval Aviator. My question is, is it possible to go from being a staff corps officer to getting a shot at being an aviator?
I know the Navy recently started allowing PAs to enter aerospace medicine to become the flight surgeon for a squadron, which would send the PA through API and then primary flight training as part of the pipeline. Is that my best bet, or would it be possible to transition from the Medical Service Corps to becoming an aviator?
My thought is that they wouldn't want to take a trained medical provider away from practicing medicine. Am I correct in assuming that my best bet is to get selected for an aerospace medicine assignment? Thanks for the help!
Thank you so much for this valuable information! I will use it well
I really want to become one but I don’t have perfect vision, but I can still see pretty good. Would I still be able to be one, and yes I know this is over 5 years later
Can you make a video about what are the requirements
Thank you for making this
i know im super late to this video, but i feel with the release of the new top gun movie more peopple will be watching this video. and i know a few things have vhanged sinve this video. My question to anyone that can anwswer it is in your opinion what is the toughness that it takes to be a naval fighter pilot (from pilots) I know the marines are physicaly tough and so are the army and navy espeically their specalial forces units. But what kind of human perseverance does it take to pull 7-9 g's in a dog fight.
do you get your flight licences like multi engine and stuff there?
Yes and no. You get military qualifications which you can transfer to FAA civilian ratings very easily.
I really wanna be a pilot but I kinda also wanna be MWD trainer, because I do plan on going into the police force once I enter the civilian world
I'm basically wanting opinions along with information on what I should do.
Thx man. One question does the fighter pilots go through the Gas/NBC chamber cause I'm a kid that want to got the navy fighter pilot selection and the chamber is kinda scaring me a lil
Thank you sir
Hi, I'm from Mexico and I'm 20, I would really like to join the navy to be a pilot, but I'm looking for the best way, if someone could help to explain me what are my alternatives I would very grateful
Hey Brian I'm curious to know what sort of fitness level would you need to be at for a pilot I know you need to be of a certain standard since it's the military but is there a higher level expected for pilots?
Yes due to the g forces
Hi i am 18 years old and i would like to become a pilot but i wear glasses, would that affect me?
They are pretty strict when it comes to eyesight. You need 20/20 vision but they allow laser eye surgery.
Miguel Verduzco i suggest getting a laser eye surgery
Does it matter from which country your degree is from? I am an US citizen but ive lived in australia for about the past 10 years and my degree is a 4 year comp sci course at a sydney uni.
Thank you for this information, about to graduate high school and trying to find out the best strategy to get into a seat (whether it would be Air Force or Navy, maybe even Marines)... This helps a lot, because I figured that you had to go through a specific college for ROTC and the college I got accepted into does not have a ROTC program for Air Force or Navy (only Army).
Have you decided yet? 😂
What path is more likely to guarantee a slot as a fighter pilot the Navy or Air Force, I am currently going to a flight school (embry riddle) and I am highly considering becoming a pilot in the military. The other thing is if you make it clear to your recruiter that you want to be a pilot and you get guarantied that, if for whatever reason they determent you are not fit or healthy or qualified do you have to option to leave the military or will they put you in some other job you do not want.
how about us naval acad
Is there an age cutoff? I’m 23 now and only have 1year of college done
Is flight training considered as active duty time
I'm 16, still in high school. I don't know where to start. I would like to fly the f22 raptors or blue angels etc. Can anyone help me?
Gotta love OCS.
Would getting a B.S. in Aerospace Administrations and Operations with the Professional Pilot program at my University help me significantly?
Only born Americans can do it or naturalized American also can? Someone know answer this question?
Is it any chance apply for the program if I am already 40 yo? I heard US Navy change the age requirement now?
Do Navy pilots go to SERE training?
Sir is medical degree is applicable for joining pilot training program
Wish I would have seen this years I’m a SGT in Army now think it’s too late for a 26 year old to become a fighter pilot? 😂
When I join I want anything but big wings
Thanks for the information I really appreciate it
Becoming a naval aviator is my dream job 😁😁
would they accept me if i went to trade school
What is you want to be in a two seater plane
What type of college degree would you need?
I want the be a Naval aviator im 23 do not have any college yet some flying hours half way close to a ppl the Navy recruiter wants me to go enlisted and do college and turn in an officer packet to do what I want to do am I being told right?
Blake Harris recruiters are manipulative and they will want you to do what has the least people in them to fill them up, make sure that the contract says that you will fly planes and don’t let him do everything for you without checking it because they will screw you over
I'm currently in college right now and majoring in Criminal Justice. Does it matter what your major is to become a fighter pilot in the Navy?
Kyle Janof nope not at all. If you're in ROTC then they most likely want you to have some sort of engineering or physics degree. But if you're not going through ROTC you can major in underwater basket weaving if you want to
i actually know a navy pilot who had a degree in criminology
and did you have to ever go into combat was that all your missions or not all the time
Is it impossible if ur enlisted?
hi thanks for all the help but in the video at the 2nd minute and 25 seconds you said that "you'll learn how to fly whatever aircraft you're put into" does that mean you don't get to choose what you want to fly, cause i would love to fly some type of jet as a fighter
How do you go about negotiating with a recruiter to stay on the fighter pilot path
What is the vision and age requirement? Im about to turn 26 and my vision is not too good tho I have considered LASIK
Is there a specific degree
why didn't you become a commercial pilot?
Can you go to a recruiter and get a guaranteed NFO position
Hey man I am about to join rotc next year and I would love to be a jet pilot however yu explained it does not always happen that way. My question is if I were to fly helicopters for the navy. when i get out are you still able to know how to fly planes or would i only know how o fly helicopters? seems like a dumb question but my goal after i get out of the navy is to be a private jet pilot for companies, pro sports teams or musicians. So I was wondering. thanks man
Hi Doug, I'm currently 17 and already studying for my PPL and I am planning on getting it before I graduate high school in May. Does going into the Navy with the guaranteed flight contract like you said with flight experience already had give you a better chance at getting the aircraft you want?
If all goes as planned (which I know it doesn't always because if it did I would've had my PPL 6 months ago) I will already have a good amount of logged hours before I even get my degree.
BelowMinimums Is
Did you make it?
@@landonfleming1515 Unfortunately no. I went to college for ATC just as a degree to get me into the Navy but ended up falling in love with ATC and Im now a controller
You talked about making sure you get aviation slot through a recruiter but do you know if you are able to get a guaranteed slot if you are already in the naval reserves?
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Where's this kind of iñformation when I was younger? 😭😭😭😭 35 now.
What about if you do ROTC in highschool?
i am from the uk and i wan to become a pilot in the navy i have no qualifications but i am going to re take all my tests math, English, science etc i am 17 does anyone have any advice on what route i should take thank you
Do you know if the Navy would pay for law school after six years of your active duty?
Hey Brian great video, I'd like to know what's the fitness level expected for military pilots is there a higher level demanded for them
Do u know what the requirements are for being a pilot? Any specifics?
Hello sir I wanted to know about vision are they strict on that
And what if i live in Lithuania (wich is in NATO and also in European Union) and we dont have jets in our millitary arsenal?
How should i even start or where should I?
Martina Szabo hey i live in the netherlands and i actually want to join the us navy and become a fighter pilot so can you tell me a little more of how us citizenship works?
Hey Doug
I was born in germany with a american dad and have allways dreamed of being an Navy fighter pilot. Im in 9 th grade at the Moment and would like to know who to contact if I want to get my dream job.
What major do they recommend in college?
Kevin Adley it doesn't matter.
what if your in an air force prep high school with jr rotc does that help at all?
Does it matter what college you go to, say could you go to a community college and still be a fighter pilot
Yigvuigfihfi*iygvi Jugviugvi*higvuygv you’ll have a tougher time getting selected for OCS, but it’s doable. You’ll need to knock the ASTB out of the park and have solid references
At what age is it safe to say that you're just to late and old and need to give up on the dream?
34 is the airforce cut off so you probably have time
Hi my name is pedro and i want to contact you becuase i have many questions to join in the navy
im fifteen would i be allowed to go to a navy recruiting station and just ask questions and talk about becoming a fighter pilot?
Daniel Polishchuk You should be able to go speak with them. Navy has come to my school a couple of times and I speak with them every time.
Good afternoon, I am a junior in high school and I have a passion for aviation. My grandfather is a pilot and I fly with him a few times a year. I’m a part of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and I plan on attending a USNSCC ground school this summer and I hope to try and get my private pilots license before I go off to college. I am currently looking at NROTC in college and majors such as aerospace engineering or meteorology. My dream would be to fly helicopters or Fighter jets for the navy and I guess my question is whether or not my “plan” would assist me in this goal and if not what would you (or anyone who has knowledge in this area) recommend regarding what majors are beneficial to look at, how hard it is to get a pilot commission from NROTC, if I’m wasting my time trying to get my Private Pilots license, or any other helpful advice. Thank you:)
*in addition: my grades have been very good throughout high school and I think I would have a good chance at getting an rotc scholarship, however, my parents aren’t letting me apply as they don’t want me to be “locked” into the military (😡 they don’t get). Would not having a scholarship play any role in not getting a desired commission?
Hi doug, I already on Dep just waiting for my shipout day on feb. can i still transition to be a pilot? and i have a 4-yr college degree. How do i do this? -hope to hear from you. Thanks
can you be in the navy if you have minor hearing loss and have hearing adds
Justin Hagel you can be in the navy but I don't know what jobs you can do or can't do
... hold my beer
Which kind of degree do you need in order to become a navy fighter pilot.Did you serve in Iraq
A four-year degree from an accredited college/university. The navy prefers degrees in a STEM major (Science,technology, engineering, and mathematics) such as computer science, biology, etc
Let’s get it!!! F-35C is the way to go!
Sir do I really have to go in college to be a pilot
Martina Szabo what about if I'm officer and I didn't get my bachelor degree do I still able to be a pilot
Looking forward to take the ASTB next summer, 1 year prior to my graduation. Any tips on how I should study for ASTB and how far out I should start preparing myself.
Thanks
How do they train you to land on a carrier?
I’m guessing Simulators since that’s how they train B2 pilots to fly them
Grady Gilchrist it’s broken down into different phases for training. First we have ground school where it’s all academics, then simulators, then actual cockpit time
@@islandblood58 I could not know the nerves first time landing on one.
Is it a bad thing to be too tall, I'm 6,5
Yes
Douggy Mac I'm 23 is it to late to get commissioned by 27? I have no prior service
before your 30
Sticky Keys ok thank you
Hey Doug! Is there a way I can reach out to you and talk more on this stuff?
I’m in my senior year of college right now and was looking into following this path
Hey man, best if luck to you!! Just wondering since I am going into college shortly, what majors do you need?
@@annelieseking5144 to be a pilot any major works! They don’t discriminate. But if I were you I’d explore doing ROTC at your school! It’ll make the process a whole lot easier for you. Mine is all over the place lol
I'm German.
*RIP*
Great video. Thanks. I always wondered how it was done and how long it took.
This is a life saver for a young 13 year old wanting to be a Navy Fighter Pilot, God bless you man!!
Can’t agree with you more
@@coltonathegym4012 it really is
I think I want to be a navy aviator
only a few pilot slots per class these days, your gonna be my competition
Same here also do you think it is right to think about doing that stuff at a young age or do you think I should just worry about my childhood?
Can you get in with any type of college degree? I have a bachelors in business