7518 - Pilot VMFA FRS F-35B Qualified

Summary

VMFA Pilots operate network enabled and digitally interoperable fighter-attack aircraft to provide aviation support across the full spectrum of combat operations.

Prerequisites

Must complete the Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1).

Must complete the Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training Class 3 Aircraft Course (M04P2E7, M17P2E3, N02P2E4, N04P2E5, N06P2E3, N23P2E4, N26P2E3, or, N37P2E1).

Must meet the requirements of reference (ah) and the USN Manual of the Medical Department.

Security requirement: top secret security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Must complete either of the following courses: The F-35 Category I Course (M16F3F1) MCAS Beaufort, SC; (M17F3FC) MCAS Miramar, CA; or (N04F3M6) NAS Lemoore, CA; or a USAF CAT I equivalent course is required for category I students.

The F-35 Category II Course (M16F351) MCAS Beaufort, SC; (M17F35C) MCAS Miramar, CA; or (N04F3N6, CAT II-A) (N04F3P6, CAT II-B) (N04F3Q6, CAT II-C) NAS Lemoore, CA; or a USAF CAT II equivalent is required for CAT II students.

POI CID

A17KZA1, N37P2E1, M16F3F1, M16F351

Duties

Provides five of six functions of Marine Aviation in all weather, day/night conditions to include offensive air support, anti-air warfare, electronic warfare, assault support and reconnaissance.

Provides air defense during all weather conditions, day and night, by coordinating with airborne and/or ground control intercept units to intercept and destroy attacking enemy aircraft and missiles.

Operates from naval shipping, expeditionary fields, and/or land bases.

Commands or assists in commanding an aviation unit.

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