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AF or Navy?

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flyguy4723

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So I am having trouble deciding between the AF or the Navy for a pilot position. I talked with Navy recruiter today and he said that with my GPA and my aviation experience I have a very good shot at getting selected for a flight slot. The thing that I'm really struggling with is which branch to go to. I think I've narrowed it down between the Navy and the Air Force. Navy service obligation is 6 years(2 year training, and 4 AD), and the AF obligation is 10 years(I think that timer starts after UPT, so more like 11 years). I think 11 years is way too long for me, plus I also like the culture of the Navy better. The only problem I have with the Navy is that they assign about 50% of their pilots to helicopters. I would very much prefer to stay out of rotor, it's not that I would not necessarily like flying helos, but I don't think I can land a job at a Major airline like Delta, AA, Fedex with just Rotor time. (After my service time) Plus I also like flying fixed wing more, it's what I learned to fly on and I'm good at it. Thoughts? Thanks.
 
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flyguy4723 said:
So I am having trouble deciding between the AF or the Navy for a pilot position. I talked with Navy recruiter today and he said that with my GPA and my aviation experience I have a very good shot at getting selected for a flight slot. The thing that I'm really struggling with is which branch to go to. I think I've narrowed it down between the Navy and the Air Force. Navy service obligation is 6 years(2 year training, and 4 AD), and the AF obligation is 10 years(I think that timer starts after UPT, so more like 11 years). I think 11 years is way too long for me, plus I also like the culture of the Navy better. The only problem I have with the Navy is that they assign about 50% of their pilots to helicopters. I would very much prefer to stay out of rotor, it's not that I would not necessarily like flying helos, but I don't think I can land a job at a Major airline like Delta, AA, Fedex with just Rotor time. (After my service time) Plus I also like flying fixed wing more, it's what I learned to fly on and I'm good at it. Thoughts? Thanks.
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How about neither?

Navy Pilot obligation is 8 years after wings, so between 1.5-2.5 years of flight school and your service time you're looking at around 10 years as well. I think you need to do some more soul searching and even some homework before making a choice. Also, selecting jets is by no means a guarantee. What happens if you select helos during primary? Simply gonna quit?
 
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flyguy4723

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RUFiO181 said:
How about neither?

Navy Pilot obligation is 8 years after wings, so between 1.5-2.5 years of flight school and your service time you're looking at around 10 years as well. I think you need to do some more soul searching and even some homework before making a choice. Also, selecting jets is by no means a guarantee. What happens if you select helos during primary? Simply gonna quit?
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uhhh no, Navy pilot commitment is 4 years.
 
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flyguy4723 said:
uhhh no, Navy pilot commitment is 4 years.
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Well... whatever you say. I'm just a recruiter and all...

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