having been a dork bugger eater for 29 years, through command of a strike training squadron, I can attest you can be a basket weaving art major too. It does not matter what you did as a degree (in flight school), it matters what you DO. (and it certainly doesn't count at ALL what you talk, talk is cheap.). Engineering might make flight school easier for you, as you will be more familiar. Some of the best sticks that flew on my wing in combat were poli sci from Harvard tho....
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@irisfly, Im 13 years old and I want to join the navy and fly jets when I grow up. Besides going to college and becoming an officer, what is the process to become a pilot for the navy? I love the military and the navy especially !!!!
Respond to this video... I suggest you that first of all keep good grades second find a good university and focus in a aviation degree get a bachelor degree in aviation, why I tell you this, because with a bachelor you can go straight to officer school and have better chances to become a pilot, I'm planing the same as you but in the air force. other thing stay out of trouble, police records can steal your dream away.
You don't need to go through ROTC necessarily. You can go through OCS and become an officer that way. Of course I would recommend going the ROTC route but its just another option. If you are going to college I highly recommend you major in engineering, especially since you want to be a pilot. Fighter pilot slots are few and far between and having a good degree is always a plus. I don't recommend getting an aviation degree because if you don't get a slot it wont be of any value.
Yeah... but what jobs can you get with an English or Political Science degree? Engineers are in very high demand. Its not about whether you wan't to go to the air force or navy, its about job prospects once you leave service, or if you are discharged for example. Its basically a plan B. Apart from the fact that having an engineering background, specifically mechanical or Aerospace, improves understanding of complex aircraft system making, if anything, training easier.
@Gabe2590 Yes... Isn't that the truth... I think only roughly half of the Navy pilots have Engineering degrees of some type. A lot of Poli-Sci, English, and History Majors. Of course, those Humanitarian Majors will most likely end up flying helos or large fixed wing aircraft. The Engineering types seem to have planned their life around Flying Jets, so most of the jet guys are engineers, not all, but most, conversely with helo's.
Obviously look into the naval academy. Graduates from that school are usually guaranteed a pilot slot but its incredibly hard to get into. You are young so you have the upper hand. Focus hard on your studies and do as many extracurricular activities as possible, things like honor societies, boy scouts and sports. All of those things are looked at. I myself was interested in the military but decided to go the civilian route, it just wasn't for me. Its tough and not for everyone.
@clarkdoc Also, don't focus solely on fighter jets. There are few pilots slots and even fewer fighter jet slots. You could just as well end up flying helicopters, cargo, patrol, electronic warfare etc. All very respectable positions, just not the supersonic, high performance flying you would be doing in an F/A-18 or F-35. The last thing I would say is to join because you wan't to serve your country, don't join because you would like to look cool in a flight suit and fly jets.
having been a dork bugger eater for 29 years, through command of a strike training squadron, I can attest you can be a basket weaving art major too. It does not matter what you did as a degree (in flight school), it matters what you DO. (and it certainly doesn't count at ALL what you talk, talk is cheap.). Engineering might make flight school easier for you, as you will be more familiar. Some of the best sticks that flew on my wing in combat were poli sci from Harvard tho....
pdu999 3 weeks ago
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demi5cat 1 month ago
im 16, and after i graduate highschool, im joining the Navy and doing ROTC so i can be 1 step closer to doing what i've always dreamed of!
does it help if im working on getting my pilots license as some type of experience with aircraft?
metaknight95 6 months ago
@metaknight95 You... you must have at least a bachelor's degree to be a Navy officer...
Gabe2590 5 months ago
@Gabe2590
And you must be in college to attend ROTC.
If anything, glider training might be a little beneficial.
HawaiiJuniorCycling 4 months ago
@irisfly, Im 13 years old and I want to join the navy and fly jets when I grow up. Besides going to college and becoming an officer, what is the process to become a pilot for the navy? I love the military and the navy especially !!!!
clarkdoc 1 year ago
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mikerightyguy 1 year ago
Respond to this video... I suggest you that first of all keep good grades second find a good university and focus in a aviation degree get a bachelor degree in aviation, why I tell you this, because with a bachelor you can go straight to officer school and have better chances to become a pilot, I'm planing the same as you but in the air force. other thing stay out of trouble, police records can steal your dream away.
mikerightyguy 1 year ago
@clarkdoc
You don't need to go through ROTC necessarily. You can go through OCS and become an officer that way. Of course I would recommend going the ROTC route but its just another option. If you are going to college I highly recommend you major in engineering, especially since you want to be a pilot. Fighter pilot slots are few and far between and having a good degree is always a plus. I don't recommend getting an aviation degree because if you don't get a slot it wont be of any value.
HDaviator 8 months ago
@HDaviator The air force likes that. The navy really doesn't care. I've seen guys with Political Science's degree or even English!
Gabe2590 4 months ago
@Gabe2590
Yeah... but what jobs can you get with an English or Political Science degree? Engineers are in very high demand. Its not about whether you wan't to go to the air force or navy, its about job prospects once you leave service, or if you are discharged for example. Its basically a plan B. Apart from the fact that having an engineering background, specifically mechanical or Aerospace, improves understanding of complex aircraft system making, if anything, training easier.
HDaviator 4 months ago
@HDaviator By those degree's I meant Naval Aviators with those degrees... btw
Gabe2590 4 months ago
@Gabe2590
Yes I know.
HDaviator 4 months ago
@Gabe2590 Yes... Isn't that the truth... I think only roughly half of the Navy pilots have Engineering degrees of some type. A lot of Poli-Sci, English, and History Majors. Of course, those Humanitarian Majors will most likely end up flying helos or large fixed wing aircraft. The Engineering types seem to have planned their life around Flying Jets, so most of the jet guys are engineers, not all, but most, conversely with helo's.
RunningSwimmingMan 2 months ago
@RunningSwimmingMan Most jet dudes are dorks and bugger eaters so that's probably why they're engineers.
forestgump18 2 months ago
@clarkdoc
Obviously look into the naval academy. Graduates from that school are usually guaranteed a pilot slot but its incredibly hard to get into. You are young so you have the upper hand. Focus hard on your studies and do as many extracurricular activities as possible, things like honor societies, boy scouts and sports. All of those things are looked at. I myself was interested in the military but decided to go the civilian route, it just wasn't for me. Its tough and not for everyone.
HDaviator 8 months ago
@clarkdoc Also, don't focus solely on fighter jets. There are few pilots slots and even fewer fighter jet slots. You could just as well end up flying helicopters, cargo, patrol, electronic warfare etc. All very respectable positions, just not the supersonic, high performance flying you would be doing in an F/A-18 or F-35. The last thing I would say is to join because you wan't to serve your country, don't join because you would like to look cool in a flight suit and fly jets.
HDaviator 8 months ago
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Dear All,
i have some questions about psychology:
(1) Why do we love flying?
(2) Why do we enjoy to design and to build new planes?
(3) What is the source of encouragement that motivate us to test new flying mechines despite the failure and risk?
(4) Why some of us like to build small planes at home?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE for your creative ideas and brainstorm!!! :)
applesweeter 1 year ago
@applesweeter 1) Have you ever flown an airplane? I suggest you do, then you will have your answer.
2) The ones we have aren't good enough.
3) See number one.
4) See number one.
ClancD 8 months ago
@ClancD
Well!! Of course I have my own answer.
However, i would like to seek other' view point.
what will be you opinion???
applesweeter 8 months ago