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Joining the Blue Angels
How do you become part of the Blue Angels? -- Beth Volz
Personnel 16 Officers Commanding officer Navy tactical jet pilots Two support officers Marine Corps C-130 pilot
Navy Pilot Qualifications Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours
Commanding Officer Qualifications Have at Least 3,000 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours Commanded a Tactical Jet Squadron
Events Coordinator Qualifications Naval Flight Officer (NFO) or a Marine Corps Weapons and Sensors Officer (WSO) Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours
Marine Corps Pilots Qualifications Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours
Support Officer Qualifications Specializing in Maintenance, Administration, Aviation Medicine, Public Affairs, and Supply
The Blue Angels base their selection of officers on professional ability, military bearing and communication skills. Blue Angels officers are well-rounded representatives of their fleet counterparts.
Major Matt Shortal U.S. Marine Corps Slot