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There are 16 officers and 110 enlisted crew who volunteer
to accelerate their careers as pilots, maintenance and support
in one of the most demanding and prestigious hi-tech teams
around-the Blue Angels. You too can accelerate your life by
becoming part of the Navy or Blue Angels.
OFFICERS
To become one of the ten Blue Angel pilots and one Naval flight
officer, you must be highly skilled and willing to devote
yourself to many hours of demanding practices so that you
perform flawlessly at the more than 70 air shows where the
Blue Angels appear every year. Above all, you must devote
yourself to the team. Team work is essential to the Blue Angels.
Vist the Blue
Angels Web site for more information on the current team.
The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the Blue Angels Commanding
Officer (BOSS). The BOSS must have at least 3,000 tactical
jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron.
The Commanding Officer flies the Number 1 or lead jet.
The
other six F/A-18 pilots each must have a minimum of 1,350
tactical jet hours, and aircraft carrier qualification to
serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the Blue Angels choose
three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two
support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to take
the place of departing members.The Marine Corps pilots (three)
flying the Transport/Cargo-130G Hercules aircraft (Fat Albert)
must be aircraft commander qualified with at least 1,200 flight
hours. The Blue Angels maintenance and support crew travels
aboard Fat Albert.
 THE
FAT ALBERT CREW: SUPPORT OFFICERS
The
Blue Angels Support Officers are made up of five officers
supervising different areas. The officers are chosen based
upon their professional ability, military bearing and communication
skills. They serve two or three years tour of duty, depending
on their position. After their tours of duty are completed
the officers return to the fleet.
Maintenance Officer: heads up the team responsible for aircraft
upkeep.
Flight Surgeon: heads up a department responsible for the
health and wellness of each team member.
Administrative Officer: is in charge of the department that
documents and promotes the Blue Angels.
Public Affairs Officer: is in charge of the department that
documents and promotes the Blue Angels.
Supply Officer: heads up the area that ensures that material
and equipment needed to keep the Hornets and C-130 is available
and in good order.
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