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Aviation Careers

A Navy pilot settles into the cockpit of his jet to get ready for takeoff.

Break the sound barrier

Naval aviation is the best in the world because we’ve harnessed the entire ocean as our runway. Flying Navy means seamless teamwork and an endless determination to dominate the skies. Whether you’re flying alongside elite Navy TOPGUN aviators or controlling them from the air traffic tower, your role in Naval aviation is irreplaceable.

If you’re more interested in the mechanical side of aviation than pilot jobs in the military, check out careers where you can maintain the best engines in the world.

Education
Education
Fly Navy and further your education outside of flight school.

We offer a variety of educational assistance options, from scholarships to financial reimbursement and salary advances. Explore opportunities in NROTC, undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to determine what's best for you, or chat with a Recruiter to get the latest details.

For details about education for specific aviation careers, select the job below. You can also find more details about education opportunities for Enlisted Sailors or Officers here.

Pay and Benefits
Pay & Benefits
The Navy has benefits few civilian aviation employers can beat.

Depending on your job, Navy pay and benefits will flex to fit your role. You can rely on regular promotions, pay increases and world-class benefits that rival any civilian employer. Many Sailors can even qualify for sign-on bonuses depending on their field. Every Sailor is guaranteed:

  • 30 days paid vacation
  • 100% health care coverage for you & your family
  • Tuition assistance & free college education
  • Housing stipends
  • Retirement savings & income

Find out more about Navy pay and benefits now.

Reserve Opportunities
Reserve Opportunities
Handle Navy aircraft without giving up your civilian career.

There are part-time Navy Reserve opportunities for Enlisted Sailors and Officers in aviation. You can keep many of your full-time benefits while serving just one weekend a month and two weeks a year for annual training. As a Navy Reserve Sailor or Officer, you will manage Navy aircraft while pursuing your career in the civilian world.

To find out what the exact Reserve requirements are for the career you’re interested in, select one of the jobs below to learn more.

Discover more about life in the Navy Reserve here.

HIGH-PRIORITY ROLES

A United States Navy Helicopter Pilot completes a pre-flight check in a hangar.

Helicopter Pilot

Track subsurface contacts and perform rescue missions as a Helicopter Pilot.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
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United States Navy Air Traffic Controllers man the approach control aboard the USS Wasp.

Air Traffic Controller

Control congestion in the skies as an Air Traffic Controller.

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Aircrewman Mechanical

Aircrewman Mechanical

Become our go-to personnel in the air as an Aircrewman Mechanical.

Repair & Maintenance
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
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United States Navy Air Traffic Controllers man the approach control aboard the USS Wasp.

Air Traffic Controller

Control congestion in the skies as an Air Traffic Controller.

Cyber & IT
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Aircraft Handling Officer supervises flight deck drills from flight deck control aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

Aircraft Handling Officer

Lead the flight deck as an Aircraft Handling Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Aircrewman (Helicopter), left, briefs an Aviation Machinist’s Mate post-flight.

Aircrewman Helicopter

When you become an Aircrewman Helicopter, you become the eyes and ears of the cockpit.

Repair & Maintenance
Special Warfare
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
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Aircrewman Mechanical

Aircrewman Mechanical

Become our go-to personnel in the air as an Aircrewman Mechanical.

Repair & Maintenance
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Aircrewman (Operator) tracks contacts at his workstation on a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.

Aircrewman Operator

Detect and engage threats beneath the ocean’s surface as an Aircrewman Operator.

Repair & Maintenance
Aviation
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Helicopter Tactical Aircrewman sits in a MH-60R Sea Hawk.

Aircrewman Tactical Romeo Helicopter

Hunt for lurking submarines from the air as a Tactical Romeo Helicopter Aircrewman.

Repair & Maintenance
Special Warfare
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
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Two United States Navy Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers manage the repair of aircraft equipment in the jet shop aboard an aircraft carrier.

Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer

Lead flight support teams as an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer.

Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Catapult Officer signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Catapult Officer

Ready to lead the launch as a Catapult Officer Shooter?

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Fighter Pilot sits in a F/A-18 Hornet.

Fighter Pilot

Defend from the sea to the stratosphere as a Navy Fighter Pilot.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Rear Admiral Fixed Wing Pilot departs an E-2D Hawkeye on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.

Fixed Wing Pilot

Hunt submarines, patrol the skies or supply carriers as a Fixed Wing Pilot.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Helicopter Pilot completes a pre-flight check in a hangar.

Helicopter Pilot

Track subsurface contacts and perform rescue missions as a Helicopter Pilot.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Aircrewman Avionics performs checks before a flight.

Naval Aircrewman Avionics

Uncover threats in the depths of the sea as a Naval Aircrewman Avionics.

Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Naval Flight Officer runs through the on-station checklist aboard a P-8 Poseidon.

Naval Flight Officer

Lead flight missions to success as a Naval Flight Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Aviation
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
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