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All pilots are officers. To become an officer in the Navy, you are required to have a college education. Typically pilots are bachelors of science in any of the STEM field. You will need at least a bachelor’s degree, earned at a civilian college or university or from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
What GPA do you need to be a Navy pilot?
The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited College or University; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Major: No restrictions, but degrees in technical disciplines preferred.
The U.S. Navy’s commissioned officers eligible for training as fighter pilots must have a four-year college degree, according to the America’s Navy website. When a naval aviator first enters the Navy, he is commissioned as an ensign, the lowest-commissioned rank, as explained on the Military Benefits website.
Is it possible to become a pilot in the Indian Navy?
However, with new aircraft carriers coming in to the service and many new transport airplanes coming in, you could have an exciting career as a pilot in the Indian Navy. Whether you have been a fighter pilot or a transport pilot, you would still qualify to become an airline pilot.
Being a pilot in the Navy is full of adventure and thrilling especially when landing the Aircraft on Carriers/ Decks. There goes extra training and effort to fly any aircraft over seas as it is very easy to get disoriented.
How to apply for Indian Navy recruitment?
How to Apply: Candidates are to register and fill application on the recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The candidates are to apply from 25 Aug 18 to 14 Sep 18.
Observer Entry: Observer candidates will undergo 22 weeks of Naval orientation course (NOC) at INA, Ezhimala, Kerala. On completion of NOC the candidates will undergo SLT (X) Tech course followed by ab-initio training at Observer School. On successful completion of training at Observer School, the candidates will be awarded Observer wings.