I'm thinking a degree in Physics with a minor in Astronomy. Is there a better degree for this particular job? Also, if you know of anything that improves my chances of getting this job, I would love to hear it!
2007-12-23 14:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by LipSmear 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm glad that you asked. The best way is join ROTC. Your degree doesn't matter so much. Your GPA does and how! The commander's recommendation is 50% of your board score, GPA is next, followed by AFOQT and your physical fitness test scores (PFT).
My detachment had a 100% selection rate for navigators last year but I have to tell you only two cadets applied. One cadet had a 3.8 GPA and the other had a 3.6.
OTS is more competitve.
2007-12-23 15:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force doesn't give *enlisted* people much choice in job assignments, but the situation may be different for commissioned officers/people with college degrees. Participating in a college ROTC program should also help your case.
Keep in mind that USAF pilots and navigator candidates have to pass stringent moral, health, and physical fitness requirements. Even a history of allergies or hay fever is enough to permanently bar you from the job. More info is available here: http://www.afrotc.com/collegelife/flying/prereq.php .
Have you talked with a recruiter yet?
2007-12-23 15:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by benden 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
have you ever regarded at turning out to be to be a weapons gadget Officer (WSO)... you get to be in a fighter jet and all that... additionally being a Nav interior the Air rigidity would not in basic terms advise you will try this as a civilian once you get out... being an officer you have a level in something and likewise many resume factors which includes management skills and all that are precious... as an officer you do plenty greater advantageous than in basic terms one "activity"
2016-10-02 07:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must have normal vision, depth perception, and no color blindness. and you won't be a navigator on an f-15 or an f-22. you'll be on a tanker, or a transport or maybe a bomber. but that position is being replaced with newer avionics that doesn't require a human. a physics degree with astronomy is nice but i would concentrate more on math like algebra, trig, and geometry, with a minor in aeronautical engineering or vice versa. that would help you more than one in physics.
2007-12-23 19:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by dsm37127 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd advise time travel, at least 30 years back. Last I heard of navigators was an article on forced reclassification into other fields because technology has made the career obsolete. While there maybe a few positions left, it's a small field and getting smaller.
2007-12-24 00:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I think it'll be best if you can get a degree related to geography, I'm not sure if there's such a thing.
2007-12-23 20:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
USAF Academy or OTS then apply for flight/pilot,navigator training!
2007-12-23 15:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Joining the Air Force might help....
2007-12-23 15:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by evans_michael_ya 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋