How Many Years?

[Rob_ERAU]

I have a friend here who is extremely interested in the Navy BDCP. He can never seem to get a straight answer to years he will owe the Navy if given a pilot slot. He hears 6 and sometimes 10. I believe it is 10 but not sure. If someone can clear this up, that would be nice.
Thanks Guys!
Robby

 

[NavyLonghorn]

OCS (13 weeks) + Flight School (2 years?) + 8 years.

 

[jasand]

Just to confirm NavyLonghorn's info I've heard the same. You owe 8 years after you get your wings.

-Jason

 

[ben]

Yes, 8 years after wings. I've heard it's 7 for helos, is that right?

 

[wink]

Helos and Multi is 7 year payback after wings, Jets is 8 years. Flight school: About 1 year for helos and props and about 2 years for jets. Flight school doesn't count toward your commitment. Amazingly, the payback for BDCP is no different than for the regular OCS candidates. Rob, if he is in PRC with you then bring him by the Career Fair on the 2nd. I'll be happy to talk to him.

 

[Rob_ERAU]

Wink,
Yeah, I told him you would be up here and that he should talk to you for more detailed info. You'll see both of us there. Sounds like your going to have yourself a crowd at the Career Fair. Looking forward to meeting with you.

Thanks for the info. guys.
Cleared somethings up.

 

[schmuckatelli]

Wink, I think they may have changed the commitment to 8 years for all platforms last year.

 

[wink]

Nope, I have a document from CNRC (recruiting big dogs in TN) dated AUG03 that says 7 for helos and multi.

 

[schmuckatelli]

Oh, ok. Some of the people I went through flight school with said their contract was for 8 years for all platforms so I thought they had changed it.