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You’re launching off the ship’s deck then flying fast and low over the ocean. You’re dipping in and out of valleys, with an amazing view from the cockpit and a rush of speed as everything races past the window. The aircraft returns from a flight with a problem, and as the engineer, you have to coordinate your maintenance team to rectify the problem. Your team has to repair the fault before the aircraft is required for another mission.
Welcome to Navy Aviation.
As an officer you’ll learn leadership and management skills only the Navy can teach, which allow you to take charge of the Navy’s helicopters and crew. Our officers make important decisions, lead, and maintain the team spirit that is essential to the success of any operation.
In addition to being qualified to fly the aircraft, Maritime Aviation Warfare Officers are also tactical coordinators (TACCO) and mission commanders, controlling the use of the aircraft’s weapon systems. General flying duties include mission planning and execution, navigation and management of the communications personnel on board the aircraft. This is a highly skilled role, demanding extraordinary spatial awareness, the ability to adapt to every conceivable type of weather condition and communication skills that won’t falter under pressure. Learn more
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
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Navy Pilots are tasked with flying in extremely challenging conditions: day and night and in all kinds of weather, taking off and landing on a ship's moving flight deck. Pilots in charge of Seahawk helicopters engage in detecting and locating surface or submarine targets, while MRH 90 Pilots are employed in troop support roles and special operations in both land and maritime environments. Learn more
MRH-90 Pilots
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Aerospace Engineers are responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the Navy’s fleet of high-tech helicopters, including the Seahawk and MRH-90. Aeronautical Engineers are responsible for design integrity, configuration control and maintenance support, while the Weapons Electrical Aircraft Officers are responsible for the electronics, communications and weapons systems. Learn more
Aeronautical Engineer
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Trainee Pilots and Maritime Aviation Warfare Officers are trained in all areas of aviation and navigation studies including the science and mathematics of aircraft operations, combat survival training, military flying training, rotary wing aircraft training, airmanship, air traffic control, aviation medicine and helicopter flying. Once they have successfully completed all of these units they are awarded their ‘Wings’.
The Seahawk Simulator allows crew members undergoing training to discover what it’s like to fly a Navy helicopter. By simulating various hypothetical situations with noise, vibration and motion, the simulator allows aircrew trainees to practice adapting to the difficult situations they may face during their flying career.
Seahawk Training
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