Looey said:
Does anyone know if there are weight restrictions for becoming a pilot? I know that if someone is out of the height weight index but is under 22% body fat, they are eligable for most jobs in the navy. I've heard that there is an ejection seat weight limit and I'm guessing that if it exists it would be encountered in Intermediate. Can anyone confirm this? And if it is true, how could one get a waiver? :icon_tong
The ejection seat weight limit is around min-100 lbs to max-230 lbs, ball park of course, I don't remember the exact figures (learned it in ground school, forgot!).
I think a bigger issue than your actually weight alone is your size overall; height, bulk, weight, reach, etc. You may be too big for the T-45 but not too big for the F-18, oh well you can't come here, so you would end up in helo or prop land. Not a big deal, they have great communities.
For the best info see your OSO and get weighed and measured. If you fit the height standards and are just overweight then get going on an aggressive workout regiment. Trust me, it will be worth it.