7523 - Pilot VMFA F/A-18 Qualified

Summary

VMFA Pilots operate an electronics equipped fighter-attack aircraft to provide air defense and air support in all weather conditions, day and night.

Prerequisites

Must complete the Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1) Ft Sam Houston, TX.

Must complete the Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 3 Aircraft Course (M17P2E3) Miramar, CA.

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

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

All F/A-18 A/C/D qualified pilots receive the primary MOS 7523 after successfully completing either: F/A-18 Pilot Category I Training Course (N25P4A4) NAS Oceana, VA; or (M17P4A2) MCAS Miramar, CA.

for CAT I students.

CAT II students must complete the F/A-18 Pilot Category II Training Course (M17P5H2) MCAS Miramar, CA.

POI CID

A17KZA1, M17P2E3, M17P4A2A17KZA1, N02P2E4, N25P4A4

Duties

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.

Provides air support by dive and glide bombing, rocket, and strafing attacks.

Performs aerial reconnaissance, antisubmarine, and surface vessel defense.

Executes offensive and defensive all weather fighter tactics.

Operates from carrier or land bases.

Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011.

None.

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