IronEagle7
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Just wondering since I want to become an aviator how many cadets/midshipmen have pilot slots?
i do know that about 1/2 of the USAFA graduating class goes to pilot traing each year.
In the Navy, there are multiple sub-communities that lead to a viable career - SWO, Subs, aviation, etc.
Do many pilot hopefuls who attend USNA change their mind once they see what else can be offered?
It seems as though nowadays everyone wants to become a pilot. However as you said the navy has many other various service selections.
Do many pilot hopefuls who attend USNA change their mind once they see what else can be offered?
It seems as though nowadays everyone wants to become a pilot. However as you said the navy has many other various service selections.
For the AFA the rule of thumb is if you are medically qualified you can get a pilot slot. Just because only 50% go UPT, does not mean that only 50% who ask for UPT get UPT slots. Many opt different routes, just like the Navy.
I'm sure what you say is true. But, like I said, it amazes me that somebody would want to attend the Air Force Academy, be physically qualified to fly, and choose not to.
Well, I guess I could understand it if one had no career aspirations and was intending to get out of the Air Force at their earliest opportunity.
I'm sure what you say is true. But, like I said, it amazes me that somebody would want to attend the Air Force Academy, be physically qualified to fly, and choose not to.
Well, I guess I could understand it if one had no career aspirations and was intending to get out of the Air Force at their earliest opportunity.
It is a great school with many choices.
Why is it so hard to comprehend? My son's roommate wants to be an engineer, a good friend of his wants to be a doctor, my son wants to fly, some choose to go the administrative side of the AF. It is a great school with many choices.
ITA. I went to USAFA, but had no desire to fly. I wanted to serve my country as an Air Force Officer. Going in, I had no idea or preference of career field, just knew I didn't want to fly. The Air Force has many important support officer career fields as well. I ended up a Personnel Officer, and loved it!
Some say USNA has more career options, I disagree, because USAFA sends its grads into support career fields, Intel, Aquisitions, Communications, Logistics, etc.
USNA doesn't do this for the most part.