| Job Title : |
Helicopter pilot |
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| Job Reference : |
usnavy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Navy, Officers, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
The Navy helicopter pilot is one of the most visible members of a team ensuring success in battle and peacetime activities. This officer performs a diverse set of activities while piloting a helicopter, from search and rescue to combat missions.
Training
To become an officer in the Navy, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Navy helicopter pilot should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year college degree
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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