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Ranks

and requirements

Our rank structure is pretty straight forward and is primarily designed to convey long term membership and development as a pilot or NFO in your airframe. Outside of operations, ranks are relatively unimportant in social settings, except when it comes to squadron leads guiding the overall direction of their squadrons. Just because you meet the requirements for a rank does not mean you will be promoted, and any requirements may be waived by the CAG at any point for any member at their discretion.

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For the purposes of attendance, attending an official event counts as attending any weekly operation or official training event for at least 50% the duration of the event.

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OC | Officer Cadet

  • All members start at this rank upon being accepted

  • Officer Cadets are expected to complete the following prior to participating in official Saturday operations:

    • CV qualification or RIO qualification

    • Combat checkride testing basic proficiency in selected air frame

O1 | Ensign (ENS)

  • Must attend one official event

  • This promotion is automatic and is the only automatic promotion.

O2 | Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)

  • Must attend six official events as Ensign

  • Must have earned their Aviation or NFO Wings through a practical check ride.

O3 | Lieutenant (LT)

  • Must attend twelve official events as Lieutenant Junior Grade

  • Must pass the Lieutenant interview, which is an interview containing questions about practical operation knowledge​​

    • For all members, review the Lieutenant Check Interview Criteria​

O4 | Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

  • Must attend sixteen official events as Lieutenant

  • Must demonstrate mastery in aircraft and assigned role (Pilot or RIO)

  • Must become a trainer upon promotion which includes:

    • Proctoring CV qualifications​

    • Performing checkrides

    • Answering calls for training assistance from members

    • Answer the questions of prospective recruits or at least know who to ask for the answer

O5 | Commander (CDR)

  • Must attend twenty four events as Lieutenant Commander

  • Must demonstrate mastery in aircraft and assigned role (Pilot or RIO)

  • Must have demonstrated proactive and enthusiastic training ability and history of conducting CV quals and training events

  • Must fulfill all administrative duties expected of the position

  • Must assist with community administration and uphold community standards

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