Job Title : Naval Aviation Officer (Pilot / Naval Flight Officer / AMDO) Category / Component : Officer • Both Overview Naval Aviation Officers serve as Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers who operate and support one of the world's most capable aviation forces. Officers typically access Naval Aviation through USNA, NROTC, Officer Candidate School, or collegiate programs, and are selected for Pilot, Naval Flight Officer, or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer pipelines based on performance, aptitude, medical qualification, and the needs of the Navy.