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 What Will You Do?
Whether you're performing super-sonic precision maneuvers in an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter or hunting enemy submarines in an SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, as a U.S. naval aviation officer, you're part of a world-renowned aviation team. The Navy offers some of the world's most advanced and comprehensive training in the field of aviation. Navy pilots, and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs). Perhaps launching from an aircraft carrier at speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour in less than two seconds seems thrilling to you. The "Air Boss" controls your takeoff and landing of a multitude of aircraft through the use of the most advanced air-traffic control and communications equipment available. If you're a physically fit individual who excels academically and possesses leadership qualities and a love of aircraft and flying, join one of our country's most powerful aviation forces as a naval aviation officer.
As a Navy pilot, you'll fly from land bases and sea platforms, often at a moment's notice, to perform missions across the globe. Pilots can fly in a number of naval air platforms, including jet, helicopter, maritime propeller and other tactical fixed-wing aircraft. While training as a pilot, you will have the opportunity to request the training pipeline you would like to pursue upon completion of primary flight training. During advanced flight training you will learn skills specific to your aircraft platform, such as air-to-air combat, bombing, search and rescue, aircraft carrier qualifications, over-water navigation, and low-level flying.
You may find yourself banking your plane into a sharp left turn, then lining up with the carrier deck while you drop just the right amount of speed and altitude. It's "hook down, wheels down" as you approach the carrier flight deck. As your wheels touch down, you'll throttle forward to full power. At the same time, your tailhook grabs the arresting cable, slamming you to a complete stop.
Variety is the order of the day as a helicopter pilot. You'll have the opportunity to fly different missions from the decks of several types of Navy ships with such missions as anti-submarine warfare or tracking potential enemies. Helicopter pilots search for underwater mines, fly vertical replenishment missions and conduct instant emergency search and rescue missions.
As a turboprop maritime propeller pilot, you may fly a multiengine E-2 Hawkeye early-warning aircraft on a radar-surveillance warfare mission from either a carrier or shore station. Maritime propeller pilots conduct some of the Navy's most important missions including tracking submarines, surveillance and collecting photographic intelligence.
Imagine the skills and concentration needed to land a jet onboard an aircraft carrier deck pitching in the black of night or to track a submarine while flying just 200 feet above stormy seas. Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) are the key to successful mission accomplishment. A select group of individuals have the combination of talent and dedication it takes to be an NFO. NFOs receive specialized training on the advanced tactical systems and complex communications systems found in Navy aircraft. You'll study aerodynamics, aircraft engine systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning and aircraft safety. NFOs train and specialize in specific aircraft including:
  Strike Fighter: F/A 18D Hornet strike fighter
Advanced Radar Navigation and Airborne Early Warning System: E-2 Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft
Advanced Navigation: P-3 Orion anti-submarine aircraft
SH-60 anti-submarine Helicopter and EA-6B Prowler electronic countermeasures aircraft
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"I saw it as a chance to lead and see the world."
1st Class Midshipman
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As your commanding officer I take personal responsibility for your success:
CAPT James Otis USN
NROTC IIT
3300 S. Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Tel: (312)-567-3530
Email
We help you understand each step of the process whether you decide to join us or if you
simply have questions.
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Drill Team
"Delta Company" is a group of motivated, disciplined midshipmen who form the IIT NROTC Drill Team. They practice drill at 0600 two mornings a week in preperation for semesterly drill competitions.
Obligations : Academic Year
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