What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naval Pilot position at US Navy Reserve?
Explore a Fulfilling Career as a Naval Pilot
Pursuing a civilian career doesn't have to mean getting stuck in the corporate world. As a current or former Naval Aviator, there are plenty of part-time opportunities to use your leadership skills and talent in an environment that's constantly changing.
Family obligations, career aspirations, and the desire to settle down and settle in can all be achieved while continuing your Naval career in the Navy Reserve. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war.
Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. They enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including state-of-the-art training, extensive educational assistance, VA benefits, and more.
Benefits for Navy Reserve Sailors include:
- Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
- Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
- Educational assistance
- Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
- VA guaranteed home loans
- Low-cost insurance options, including up to $500,000 in life insurance
- Travel opportunities
- Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
- Retirement after 20 qualifying years
- TRICARE
Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES, and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).
If you are currently in the Inactive Ready Reserve, or you have been off active duty for over six months, then you will need to work with a Navy Officer Recruiter to begin the process of affiliating with the RC. Please locate the nearest Officer Recruiter by going to or by calling Navy Recruiting Reserve Command at (901) 300-0423.
Salary : $62,818 - $105,913
