So i just sent off my application to the navy (NFO, AMDO, NUKE in that order). Im fairly certain I have a strong shot at getting all 3. If i remember correctly i got a 59/7/7/7. I am getting a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech with a 3.58 GPA and a 4.0 at another college I went to during freshman year.
I am definitely interested in becoming an NFO. I dont have the vision to be a pilot and I'm fine, as long as I get to fly. I come from a military background and lived on Navy bases around the world. It is definitely something I would like to do.
On the flipside, I enjoy math and engineering. And I know I can have a more secure lifestyle if I continue and get my masters degree and/or get a job working for a company (Lockheed, Boeing, Pratt etc).
The problem I am having is choosing between the two. One could argue that I can join the Navy and do engineering when I get out. Although its true, I could be set back 6+ years because I will have no engineering experience and be competing against college graduates. So I am at a loss. I heard from the recruiter that the Navy pays officers to go to graduate school, but I cannot find any information on requirements to do this. All I heard is that you can potentially go to graduate school... nothing on what I have to do to get to that point. Does anyone know anything about this? Do I need to be an O-4 before this?
The ultimate factor in me being deterred away from being an NFO is the post navy career choices. There arent many civilian positions that require the skills an NFO uses on a daily basis (at least thats my belief... correct me if im wrong). What are the job prospects like as an NFO? Is it really NFO for No Future Outside? My intent is to work in engineering or potentially some form of management with an engineering related company when I leave the Navy.
I hear that people in the Navy (especially officers and chiefs) learn a lot of management skills. Is this true for NFOs? I can see this as a benefit to working in the Navy; where I would learn management skills that companies are looking for. What kind of things to NFOs do when they arent flying/mission planning/briefing etc that involve management and working with other personnel?
I am hoping some of you guys can give me some insight on the workings of the Navy, what kind of jobs everyone does when not flying. What happens after you decide to leave. If the Navy sends you to graduate school, and under what conditions. Maybe the navy even has ways for me to get engineering experience while being an NFO, working with Navair people while on a disassociated or shore tour?
Thanks
I am definitely interested in becoming an NFO. I dont have the vision to be a pilot and I'm fine, as long as I get to fly. I come from a military background and lived on Navy bases around the world. It is definitely something I would like to do.
On the flipside, I enjoy math and engineering. And I know I can have a more secure lifestyle if I continue and get my masters degree and/or get a job working for a company (Lockheed, Boeing, Pratt etc).
The problem I am having is choosing between the two. One could argue that I can join the Navy and do engineering when I get out. Although its true, I could be set back 6+ years because I will have no engineering experience and be competing against college graduates. So I am at a loss. I heard from the recruiter that the Navy pays officers to go to graduate school, but I cannot find any information on requirements to do this. All I heard is that you can potentially go to graduate school... nothing on what I have to do to get to that point. Does anyone know anything about this? Do I need to be an O-4 before this?
The ultimate factor in me being deterred away from being an NFO is the post navy career choices. There arent many civilian positions that require the skills an NFO uses on a daily basis (at least thats my belief... correct me if im wrong). What are the job prospects like as an NFO? Is it really NFO for No Future Outside? My intent is to work in engineering or potentially some form of management with an engineering related company when I leave the Navy.
I hear that people in the Navy (especially officers and chiefs) learn a lot of management skills. Is this true for NFOs? I can see this as a benefit to working in the Navy; where I would learn management skills that companies are looking for. What kind of things to NFOs do when they arent flying/mission planning/briefing etc that involve management and working with other personnel?
I am hoping some of you guys can give me some insight on the workings of the Navy, what kind of jobs everyone does when not flying. What happens after you decide to leave. If the Navy sends you to graduate school, and under what conditions. Maybe the navy even has ways for me to get engineering experience while being an NFO, working with Navair people while on a disassociated or shore tour?
Thanks