Bushmaster
Registered User
Hi guys,
I am writing from Rapid City SD, and this is my very first post on this great forum, and I apologize in advance if this is the wrong section to post...
I am an immigrant and living in the US for 3.5 years... I am currently married and I will become a permanent resident of the US in the next few months... I have always wanted to become a military aviator in the US and I had focused all my efforts to USAF. I wanted to enlist and go to OTS some day and become a fighter pilot.
One last research I made and conversations with several recuriters, revealed that USAF wouldn't recognize my permanent residency. So that was the end of USAF option for me.
That day I was so sad and crushed but an idea popped in my mind and I called the Navy recruiter. I talked to very nice, sincere guy... I asked about my situation... He told me there are many many options for one to become an officer in the US Navy... He told me I can enlist in the Navy and then go to STA-21 program and follow my dream becoming a military aviator.
There are 2 disadvantages on my part, one is my age, I am 25 1/2 the other is I have no college education. I think STA21 program is for those who wants to get a college education and age limit is waiverable for the time I was enlisted.
Navy sounded great and I just want to focus on my options in the Navy. Also after I enlist Navy will let me to apply for immediate citizenship.
I am hoping to hear from you guys about how I should progress. What would you suggest to me? I am going to start to study for ASVAB asap. I hold a CPL with Instr. rating but since it is a foreign one I will have to convert it to FAA.
I have a few questions at this point...
If I can not make a pilot slot because of my age and I become a NFO, is there an option to cross-train and become a pilot later?
What are the vision requirements for Naval aviators?
I am not a good swimmer, at least I know how to swim but would it have a negative impact?
Thanks in advance for your answers and support... I am glad I'll be in the Navy
John
I am writing from Rapid City SD, and this is my very first post on this great forum, and I apologize in advance if this is the wrong section to post...
I am an immigrant and living in the US for 3.5 years... I am currently married and I will become a permanent resident of the US in the next few months... I have always wanted to become a military aviator in the US and I had focused all my efforts to USAF. I wanted to enlist and go to OTS some day and become a fighter pilot.
One last research I made and conversations with several recuriters, revealed that USAF wouldn't recognize my permanent residency. So that was the end of USAF option for me.
That day I was so sad and crushed but an idea popped in my mind and I called the Navy recruiter. I talked to very nice, sincere guy... I asked about my situation... He told me there are many many options for one to become an officer in the US Navy... He told me I can enlist in the Navy and then go to STA-21 program and follow my dream becoming a military aviator.
There are 2 disadvantages on my part, one is my age, I am 25 1/2 the other is I have no college education. I think STA21 program is for those who wants to get a college education and age limit is waiverable for the time I was enlisted.
Navy sounded great and I just want to focus on my options in the Navy. Also after I enlist Navy will let me to apply for immediate citizenship.
I am hoping to hear from you guys about how I should progress. What would you suggest to me? I am going to start to study for ASVAB asap. I hold a CPL with Instr. rating but since it is a foreign one I will have to convert it to FAA.
I have a few questions at this point...
If I can not make a pilot slot because of my age and I become a NFO, is there an option to cross-train and become a pilot later?
What are the vision requirements for Naval aviators?
I am not a good swimmer, at least I know how to swim but would it have a negative impact?
Thanks in advance for your answers and support... I am glad I'll be in the Navy
John