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They have to be officers simply because a pilot designation is only available to officers. Under current policy in the Navy, Marines and Air Force, all pilots must be commissioned officers. The majority of Army pilots are Warrant Officers which falls in the rank structure higher than enlisted members, but lower than commissioned officers. There have been times in the past when enlisted personel have been designated as pilots in various programs within the services due to needs of the services etc. In WWII, there were many enlisted pilots, but few if any since then.
There are several reasons cited for the requirement for pilots to be officers. Some have referred to the need for more educated personnel to perform a task requiring more education, and general intelligence to be effective. Other's cite the need to compensate pilots at higher pay rates in order to keep them in the military for longer periods of time required to complete training, and become proficient.
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What is an air force pilots paymont?
Air Force pilots are all officers, they get paid flight pay in addition to officer base pay. check it out by searching for dod pay scales on google.
Are navy pilots and Air Force pilots military pilots?
Yes, navy pilots and air force pilots are military pilots.
Can girls become air force pilots?
Yes, girls can become, and are air force pilots.
What has the author Leonard Porter written?
Leonard Porter has written: 'Reflections of a pilot' -- subject(s): Military Air pilots, United States. Air Force, Officers, Bomber pilots, United States, Biography
What ranks are air force pilots?
Navy pilots usually start out with the rank of Lt. Junior grade, or Lt. They can be as high as Commander, Captain, or even Admiral.
How many pilots in marine corps?
only officers are in marine aviation but there are more enlisted then officers so not many most fighter planes are navy but air force does RC planes and crap
Which Service does NOT have Warrant Officers?
The Air Force. There is a provision for the Secretary of the Air Force to appoint Warrant Officers - however, the Air Force simply does not. The Air Force stopped appointing Warrant Officers in 1959. The last Warrant Officer in the active duty Air Force retired in 1980, and the last Warrant Officer in the Air Force Reserve retired in 1992.
Basic unit of the air force?
Pilots and Engineers
Can air force pilots serve on aircraft carriers?
It is possible if a Air Force pilot is attached to a naval unit for some reason, but highly unlikely. The pilots that serve on aircraft carriers are Navy and Marine pilots.
When was Royal Danish Air Force Officers School created?
Royal Danish Air Force Officers School was created in 1951.
Is there any countries with officers as mechanics and enlisted as pilots?
Yes, the US Army, Marine Corp, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. Higher qualified specialty mechanics in the US army are typically Warrant Officers, and enlisted men (albeit NCO's typically) can be pilots in all US military branches.
What is the nickname given to air force pilots and air crew?
Wing nuts?
