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THE ROAD TO BECOMING A

NAVAL AVIATOR

AVIATION PIPELINE

• After completing TBS all aviator candidates will begin Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida. The six weeks of training are comprised of introductions to aerodynamics, aviation physiology, basic engine operations, navigation and land and sea survival.

• Primary Flight Training: After completing API most students proceed to North Whiting Field in Milton, Florida or NAS Corpus Christi, TX. Some students will proceed to Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma to participate in the Air Force’s Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training.

• Primary training, usually lasting six months, consists of the students first introduction to flying utilizing the T-34C. Students can expect approximately 170 hours of classroom lectures, 70 hours of flight time, and 30 hours of simulator time. At the completion of Primary, students will be selected based on grades and aptitude for follow on training in either jets, helicopters, turbo props or tilt rotors.

• Intermediate Flight Training: Students selected to fly

helicopters, turbo-props or tilt rotors will receive additional training in the T-34C. Those who select jets will proceed to either NAS Kingsville, TX or NAS Meridian, MS to continue training in the T-2 or T-45.

• Advanced Training: Students who have been selected to fly helicopters will continue their training at South Whiting Field in the TH-57B/C, logging approximately 110 hours. Jet students will spend 90 hours in the TA-4 or T-45 with emphasis on combat maneuvering. Turbo-prop and tilt rotor students will report to NAS Corpus Christi, TX for approximately 20 weeks consisting of 90 hours of flight time in the T-44. Tilt rotor students will then be assigned to South Whiting Field for helicopter training.

• At the completion of Advanced Training students will be designated Naval Aviators and receive their wings. Their follow on squadrons will teach them how to fly their specific platform.

AVIATION PIPELINE

AVIATION PIPELINE

APINAS

PENSACOLA, FL

PRIMARYNAS CORPUS

CHRISTICORPUS

CHRISTI, TX

PRIMARYNAS WHITING

FIELDMILTON, FL

HELO INTERMEDIAT

ENAS WHITING FIELD

MILTON, FL

TURBO PROP/TILT

ROTOR INTERMEDIATENAS CORPUS CHRISTI

COPRPUS CHRISTI, TX

JET INTERMEDIATE

NAS MERIDIANMERIDIAN, MS

NAS KINGSVILLEKINGSVILLE, TX

HELO ADVANCED

NAS WHITING FIELDMILTON, FL

TILT ROTOR ADVANCED

NAS WHITING FIELDMILTON, FL

JET ADVANCEDNAS MERIDIANMERIDIAN, MS

NAS KINGSVILLEKINGSVILLE, TX

TURBO PROP/TILT

ROTOR ADVANCED

NAS CORPUS CHRISTICOPRPUS CHRISTI,

TX

FLEET REPLACEMENT SQUADRON(FOLLOW-ON SCHOOL IN YOUR

SPECIFIC PLATFORM)

FLEET

REPLACEMENET

SQUADRONS

HMMT-164

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA

VMAT-203

MCAS NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA

VMMT-204


VMGRT-253


HMLAT-303


HMLAT-303


HMT-302


VAQ-129

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, WASHINGTON

VMFAT-101

MCAS MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA

INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Being designated a Naval Aviator (taking about two years altogether) encompasses multiple aviation qualifications which can be granted by the FAA through written examinations.

• Designated Helicopter Pilots:– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – single engine

– Private Pilot’s License, Helicopter

– Standard Instrument Rating

• Designated Jet Pilot:– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – single engine


• Designated Turbo-prop Pilot:– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – single engine

– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – multi-engine


• Designated Tilt rotor Pilot:– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – single engine

– Private Pilot’s License, Fixed wing – multi-engine

– Private Pilot’s License, Helicopter


COST EQUIVALENTS IN THE CIVILIAN WORLD

• Civilians earning their private pilot’s license typically take between 3 to 12 months, based on their hours to train, weather, and financial considerations, to complete their training.

• Depending on the quality of flight school a person attends, the financial commitment can be staggering.

• Minimum Requirements # of Hours Costs $

• Dual Hours 30 7,020

• Solo Hours 10 1,950 Ground Instruction 15 585 Pre / Post Flight Briefing 10 390 Written Test 70 Practical Test Aircraft Rental 1.5 293 Check ride Examiner Fee 350 Flight Physical 65 Books / Basic Equipment 200 Total 41.4 HOURS

$10,923 • These costs, quoted from an online vendor, is consider the

average. • Additional costs to obtain the same ratings as a winged Naval

Aviator vary but are generally consistent with the following,

– Private Pilot’s License: $11,000– Standard Instrument Rating: $7,000– Multi-engine Rating: $5,000– Helicopter License: $9,000

IT’S ALL FREE IN THE MARINE CORPS!

= $32,000

COMPARISON FIGURES

IF A CIVILIAN PILOT WANTS TO FLY THE SAME AMOUNT OF HOURS AS A MARINE STUDENT PILOT

• HOURS: 100• 2nd Lt Salary:

$2,470/month Flight pay: $125/month BAH: $1095/month

(Pensacola, FL)

INCOME: $44,280

• HOURS: 100• Flight school = $11,000(will receive 50 hours)

• 50 hours rented=5,000* TOTAL COST = ($16,000

1ST YEAR

USMC CIVILIAN

• HOURS: 215• Additional training for

Instrument Rating: $7,000

• 115 hours rented: $11,500*

TOTAL COST:$18,500

• HOURS: 215• 1st Lt Salary: $2570/month

Flight Pay: $125/month BAH: $1157/month(Pensacola, FL)INCOME: $46,224

2ND YEAR

Naval Aviator: Pilot’s license

Standard Instrument Rating

* The average cost to rent an aircraft is $100/hour

TOAL COST

$34,500

TOAL INCOME

$90,504

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