sh89 said:
Yes, im still in high school. What if i can pay for my college tuition, do i just apply for NROTC? Also, i have another off the subject question. Can pilots stay in the Navy for a good 20-30 years and have a very long career?
You can go into NROTC as a college program student (as opposed to a scholarship student) and then either pick up your scholarship in the first 2 years, or pick up advanced standing. This year there were no advanced standing positions given out nationwide, so I would strive towards getting a scholarship......its nice and also you get paid
If your grades aren't that great coming out of high school, getting a year of college under your belt (as well as taking some of the required calc and physics classes) will definitely improve your chances of getting a scholarship.....and you also get to see if you like the whole Navy ROTC lifestyle.
As for your other question, I think that is sort of hard to answer. It all depends on how things work out for you. There are people who do make a career out of it, and there are plenty who just get out. Sometimes this is a decision that you make, and other times it is a decision that is made for you. That said, if you want a long career of flying I would suggest joining the airlines. Senior command billets (with the exception of a couple) generally don't involve flying...but this is not to say that a long career in the Navy can't be exciting and rewarding. Part of the fun of being an officer (or so I'm told
) is the opportunity to lead others, and as it turns out, the cockpit is not the best place to do this. Just some food for thought.
