flight school

tlswogh89 · 04-13-2008, 10:28 PM

How hard is it get an admission to the flight school through USMMA? And how hard is military flight aptitude test?

KPMarineopsdad · 04-14-2008, 03:56 AM

A lot of midshipmen get the opportunity to attend flight school. After all, they can accept a commission in any branch of the military they choose. According to The Kings Pointer magazine there are 6 members of the class of 07 at Pensacola right now. As for the aptitude test, there are study guides available.

is2day4him · 04-14-2008, 05:56 AM

one thing you have to consider is that yes there are 6 people that are at flight school, but there aren't many people that got rejected (aside from eye sight issues, medical, etc...) several more got Navigator and NFO slots. if you are eligable, hardworking, and put the effort in, you're likely to be in the air in one respect or another.

k314sig09 · 04-14-2008, 06:01 AM

It is a lot easier to be a pilot from KP than from other institutions. We have almost the same number of slots as Annapolis and a quarter of the students.
It is still relatively competitive in the school, a lot of people come here so they can fly (as a pilot). Almost anyone can be and NFO.

KPMarineopsdad · 04-14-2008, 08:10 AM

Having a choice of services helps as well. You have the opportunity to make your best "deal." But, first you have to get through KP!

is2day4him · 04-14-2008, 12:51 PM

true enough opsdad, not only do you have to get through, but you have to do well here. best of luck!

Oliver Drab · 04-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Why would you want to go there to be a aviator? Plenty of kids want to be mariners, save a spot for them.

Oliver Drab

is2day4him · 04-17-2008, 08:43 PM

this school isn't just for people that want to sail, that's what the state schools are for. this school is for people that want to serve their country. be that in the military or in the merchant fleet. and who's to say that if they go and fly while they're young that they won't sail later in life? i've known several people that right out of school went active, as aviators, SEALs, infantry, etc... then sailed after they had their kicks.

kp2001 · 04-17-2008, 08:49 PM

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KP is the maritime school in the world!

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Why would you want to go there to be a aviator? Plenty of kids want to be mariners, save a spot for them.

Oliver Drab

I am so tired of this argument.

KPMarineopsdad · 04-18-2008, 10:37 AM

You and I both kp2001. These Midshipmen are given options for a reason.
Given the state of the U.S. Maritime industry and MARADs increasing reluctance to offer shore side jobs as a means of fulfilling one's obligation, sailing jobs may not be available for all graduates. It is likely that we may see more graduates accepting active duty commissions. As "is2day" said, serving on active duty and then seeking employment in the maritime industry provides a chance to serve your country twice.

cjcatl · 04-19-2008, 07:35 PM

couldn't agree with you more ops dad...son wants to fly but will still do a military stint if does not get a slot...then wants to sail...thats why this school is so great

usmmakp2010dad · 04-20-2008, 11:11 AM

The options for the KP alumni are amazing. My son started with the intention of taking a commission in the Marines, but has now decided that he wants to sail. Either option is a wonderful career path.

USNA69 · 04-20-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kp2001

I am so tired of this argument

It is probably because one or another form of thie totally false following statement continues to pop up every time it is mentioned.

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Originally Posted by k314sig09

It is a lot easier to be a pilot from KP than from other institutions. We have almost the same number of slots as Annapolis and a quarter of the students.

Where in fact, USNA has in excess of 300 annually who either select USN or USMC pilot. If I am not mistaken , this is more than USMMA graduates each year.

I would imagine this is more the truth than k314’s statement:

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Originally Posted by is2day4him

one thing you have to consider is that yes there are 6 people that are at flight school

Be factual in your presentation and maybe the detractors will go away.

is2day4him · 04-20-2008, 03:53 PM

there's 6 at Navy flight school that i'm aware of, but then you have Coast Guard and Army and Air Force as well... there's a good shot at pilot.

as i said, i don't know any KPers that haven't gotten to fly in one way or another. either as an aviator, navigator, or NFO within the navy. i'm not as familiar with the other branches and how they do flight, but i know that it's a good shot with KP. my friends at USNA say it's a tougher shot, cause nearly everyone at Annapolis wants to fly.

at KP not everyone wants to fly. i'd say, most don't. thus the slots are not as hard to get.

USNA69 · 04-20-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by is2day4him

as i said, i don't know any KPers that haven't gotten to fly in one way or another. either as an aviator, navigator, or NFO within the navy. i'm not as familiar with the other branches and how they do flight, but i know that it's a good shot with KP. my friends at USNA say it's a tougher shot, cause nearly everyone at Annapolis wants to fly.

At USNA, somewhere in the mid eighty percentile get their first choice of service selection. Recently, they haven't even filled all their NFO billets so 100% of those at USNA who want "to fly in one way or another" have made it. Perhaps your USNA friend is either a pessimest or at the very bottom of the class.

A point to ponder. The respective SA is the premier officer acquisition source for that service. Very very seldom will you find another acquisition source for that particular service where the chances of a particular service selection is greater than that of the academy.