which service is easier to become a fighter pilot?

Question

which service is easier to become a fighter pilot and the same time benefit from it?

Answer 1

Becoming a fighter pilot is NEVER easy, regardless of the service branch. The navy has way more aircraft than the air force, including fighters.
That being said, the navy is the only branch which guarantees a flight slot. Becoming a fighter pilot (known as a "jet pilot") hinges on your rank after basic flight training and how many slots are available at the time. If you finish first in your class and there are no jet slots, you can't be a jet pilot. Period. You will be able to choose from the types of aircraft available, but only if you are in the top 3 or so in your basic class.
If you decide to go the military route, get your slot in writing from the recruiter. Only sign a contract with a flight slot guarantee-- otherwise, they can do whatever they want with you. Not good.

Answer 2

There is nothing easy about becoming a fighter pilot. In terms of which service would give you the better chance at becoming a fighter pilot, it would probably be the Air Force, just going by the number of fighter squadrons they have, the toughest would likely be the Marine Corps.

Answer 3

Not sure about fighter pilot, but helicopter pilot would be the Army. They do not require a 4 year degree like the other services and also have a program straight to warrant officer rank. There is no minimum time requirement to be in before you can start. You can go right after basic.

Answer 4

Fighter pilots are an elite group, like SEALs. They face stringent, rigorous and challenging training and only the best of the best (a very small percentage) make it through to become fighter pilots.

Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Doing things the easy way is never rewarding and you'll never know if you reached your potential.

If this is something you really want to pursue and excel at, join an organization that demands excellence, like the Marines or the Navy. They are notoriously the most elite fighter pilots.

Answer 5

Last I heard the navy had more trained pilots than aircraft. So officers coming out a the academy were waiting over 2 years to get a aircraft.

Answer 6

I know of no branch of the military that tries to make anything easier for anyone; especially flying fighter jets. If any recruiter read this question they'd stay away from recruiting you.

Answer 7

The Air Force has more fighters, slots would be more available, but that doesn't mean it would be any easier.

Answer 8

Its not easy, period. I knowone fast mover pilot, as a friend..(Su-27) She is very smart, very skilled and worked very very hard! Also, the same is said of the other ones i have met. Its not an easy thing to be. Work your hardest, and hope for the best!

Answer 9

U S Air Force, go to the nearest US Air Force Recruiter!!

Answer 10

Zar: Canada Air Force pilot here. You would never see a pilot's seat in our air force because of contact lenses, and lasik surgery would make you ineligible too. I've heard a rumour that the US forces are now accepting either of these, but I don't believe it's true. As of last year, the US would not accept you as a pilot either. I am sure you could find a website to determine the accuracy, or perhaps an American pilot could answer it for you. Or, talk to a recruiter. The asthma issue would disqualify you for sure in either country, but if you could obtain a report from your physician that it's no longer an issue, you might be granted a waiver. I am glad to see you are an honest person. That counts greatly in my book. The E.E. major is a definite plus. Sorry, but I do not know if any branch would be an easier route to becoming a pilot. Either way, never go for something because it may be easier! Otherwise, your other credentials, skills, and especially your eagerness, are great assets. Good luck/ Bonne chance.