What does it take to be a navy fighter pilot?

Answer 1

A lot of balls for one.

And good eyesight.

After that, I don't know...but I am sure you'll get some interesting answers here.

Answer 2

Like any other vocation where thousands of passionate applicants compete for extremely limited slots, the biggest factor is determination. Obviously the minimum standards have to be met. You have to be healthy, reasonably fit, and you have to have 20/20 vision. You also need a college degree. The weed out elements become more selective with college grades. The more people that apply, the higher the average GPA of those selected.
The two people in the new movie Speed and Angels (Speedandangels.com) started planning their lives around this goal a few years before high school. They both got good enough grades to get accepted to the Naval Academy, though that's not required to become a fighter pilot. Once you get accepted to flight school, it’s all about desire. At this point, the screening has determined that the candidates can handle the academics and the physical aspects. The ones who want to do this more than anything else, who study the hardest, learn the fastest and will accept nothing less than 100% commitment will rise to the tops of their flight school class. They will be selected to fly jets and be on their way to becoming fighter pilots. And there’s nothing on earth like it.
Check this out for a better picture...
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=e50ce1d453f271cfc63dbf0a52ce256e.637972&fr=yvmtf&cache=1

Answer 3

Minimum, a college degree, whether on the outside or while serving. In fact, the only active service training jet pilots without a degree is the Marine Corps.

If the academics appear to be daunting, consider Army aviation. Choppers may not be jets, but are way cool and much more versitile. That path is still long and hard. An attack helicopter pilot is not considered fully trained for at least a year behind he stick.

Answer 4

Contact the Navy

Answer 5

If I remember right, it is getting accepted into the Navy Officer ranks, having a bachelors degree, and going through many years of flight school. If you really want to know, go ask a recruiter. They know what it takes better than just about anyone.

Answer 6

I just tried a quick search, this site seems like good place to start with discussion and links:

http://www.avitop.com/AspNetForums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1700

Otherwise, check out the Navy's website

Answer 7

Go to Six Flags or any other amusement park with extreme rides and see if you can handle all of them. Then go see a recruiter.

Answer 8

really good eyesight and calm nerves