MCO 1542.3E — United States Navy/united States Air Force Test Pilot Schools

MCO 1542.3E governs specific requirements and standardized application procedures for the United States Naval and Air Force Test Pilot Schools.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1542.3E
  • Title: UNITED STATES NAVY/UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TEST PILOT SCHOOLS
  • Date: 15 Nov 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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MCO 1542.3E establishes baseline qualifications, standards, and selection processes for applicants to USNTPS and USAFTPS. It covers course structures, academic and flight qualifications, application submissions, and required documentation.

Topics covered

  • Test pilot school applications
  • Applicant qualifications
  • Aircraft anthropometric requirements
  • Flight and professional experience
  • USNTPS course of instruction
  • USAFTPS course of instruction
  • Application documentation

Questions and answers

How are applications to the test pilot schools submitted?

Submit applications via the most current Test Pilot School Selection Panel Marine Administrative (MARADMIN) Message. (paragraph 5)

What documentation must applicants upload with the online questionnaire?

Applicants should upload documentation with the online questionnaire. (paragraph 5)

What security clearance is required for applicants?

Hold a current security clearance, secret or higher. (paragraph 2)

What happens if an applicant falls outside the anthropometric parameters?

Applicants falling outside these parameters shall receive case-by-case consideration. (paragraph 3)

How long is the USNTPS course of instruction?

The 11-month course of instruction at USNTPS includes concurrent academic and flight events in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. (paragraph 4)

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