Naval Aviation Officer: Pilot & NFO Leader

US Navy; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy seeks Naval Aviation Officers to serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers, leading aircrews and maintaining fleet readiness across ship and shore-based aviation environments.

Officers undergo a rigorous commissioning and training pipeline, including aviation indoctrination and flight or maintenance training, with opportunities for education and advancement within naval aviation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve citizenship or residency requirements.
• Bachelor's degree for officer positions.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards for aviation.
• Achieving required test scores and security clearance eligibility for officer programs.
• Completion of commissioning and aviation training pathways.
• General officer commissioning standards and qualification tests are used for selection.

Responsibilities

• Plan, brief, fly, and debrief missions in jets, helicopters, turboprops, and other tactical aircraft.
• As Pilots, operate aircraft from ships and shore, conduct carrier qualifications, and execute missions requiring precise flying.
• As Naval Flight Officers, manage sensors, weapons, navigation, communications, and mission systems, direct tactics, and coordinate aircrew and external forces.
• As Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers, lead and manage aircraft maintenance and ensure readiness of maintenance programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

US Navy seeks Naval Aviation Officers to serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers, leading aircrews and maintaining fleet readiness across ship and shore-based aviation environments.

Officers undergo a rigorous commissioning and training pipeline, including aviation indoctrination and flight or maintenance training, with opportunities for education and advancement within naval aviation.