Does Civilian Flight Time Count?

[CivInstructor]

I have a question about civilian flight time. I currently have about 1000 hours of civilian flight time (most of it as an instructor) but I have always wanted to be a Navy Pilot and am really beginning to pursue it now. I have my Commercial, Instrument, Multi-engine and Flight Instructor Certificates. I also have a BS degree in Aviation. Will this increase my chances of getting accepted for OCS and/or Flight School? I am currently studying for the ASTB so I was also wondering what other tests I am going to have to take before being considered for a Flight position.

 

[ChuckMK23]

Dude - S E A R C H !!!

This has been covered many many times....

 

[saltpeter]

It will get you a job as a flight instructor.

 

[saltpeter]

Seriously though applying is the only way to find out for sure, unless you drive to Millington, TN and ask your question directly. Pilot slots are directly proportional to the needs of the Navy in the future based on Millingtons best guess, which is always allittle hazy.

 

[CivInstructor]

Dude - S E A R C H !!!

This has been covered many many times....

Dude - S O R R Y !!! First time on the site.

Saltpeter -- Thanks for your help and patience!

 

[wink]

Right now, for workforce applicants (college grads), it is near impossible to get slected for pilot and only slightly better for NFO. Do see a recruiter though. He is the only one that can give you the latest best gouge. You would not want to miss an opportunity to fly in the worlds best Navy because you took the word of some unknown faceless dudes on the internet. And yes the civ flight time will help some. Good Luck.

 

[KBayDog]

You would not want to miss an opportunity to fly in the worlds best Navy because you took the word of some unknown faceless dudes on the internet.

Easy - Someone knows me, and I do have a face! :icon_smil