Overview
As a prior service Pilot or Naval Flight Officer (NFO), your love of flying was only accentuated by the sophisticated aircraft you flew. Serving as an Aviation Officer in the Navy Reserve, you can move from your civilian job one day to flying that same sophisticated combat or transport aircraft the next.
Description
Currently, the Navy Reserve is seeking only prior service Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers to fly a variety of strategic missions. Qualified veteran Marine Corps aviators may also be eligible for interservice transfer.
As a member of a Navy Air Force Reserve (NAFR) squadron, you will be a readily deployable asset for the Global Fight Against Violent Extremism. The squadron is tasked to maintain the currency, proficiency and readiness of Naval Aviators who can fly in a number of Naval Air platforms and provide mission-capable units and individuals to the Navy team throughout the full range of operations, from peacetime to war.
Specifics
Whether you’re performing supersonic precision maneuvers in an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter or hunting enemy submarines in an SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, you can continue to feel the excitement and camaraderie of flying for your country in the Navy Reserve. You will perform a wide range of missions, from strategic Air Ops to collecting intelligence to performing Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).
Naval Flight Officer (NFO)
- Only a select group of individuals have the combination of talent and dedication it takes to be a Naval Flight Officer (NFO). The Navy Reserve accepts qualified NFOs from all types of platforms for a variety of missions. NFOs in the Navy Reserve may serve as:
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- Electronic Counter Measures Officer
- Tactical coordinators
- Airborne electronic warfare specialists
Hone your skills in a variety of airframes while you become part of a highly trained, professional team.
Training
- Advance your training as you continue to proudly fly for your country in the Navy Reserve. Our members fly and train on:
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- F/A-18 Hornets
- EA-6B Prowlers
- E-2C Hawkeyes
- HH-60 Seahawks
- H-53 Sea Stallions
- C-9 Skytrains
- C-40s
- C-130s
- C-37s
- C-20s
- C-12s
- F5 Tiger
- H60 Helicopter
- E-2C Hawkeyes
- T44-Trainer
- 34C-Turbomentor
- T45 Goshawk
- T6-Texan
- P-3C Orion
- TH57 Jet Ranger Helicopter
The Navy Air Force Reserve is comprised of 35 operational and 16 training squadrons throughout the continental United States. With top flight instructors, quality aircraft and readily equipped squadrons, the flight hours and expertise you can gain will undoubtedly be a great asset to your civilian career.
More Information
Both Navy pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) must have completed minimum service requirements or received early transition from Active Duty commitments.
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- Service record verification of primary aviation warfare qualifications is required
- Applicants must be able to prove competence with authentic documentary evidence
- All applications are submitted to and approved by local Reserve squadron affiliation boards
To learn more about becoming an Aviation Officer in the Navy Reserve, visit ways to join or contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.