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Staff Check-In

Welcome aboard! Congratulations on your recent assignment to VT-3. You are about to embark on a rewarding tour in a unique squadron, of which you will be a vital link in accomplishing our mission of training the future pilots of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the allied forces! VT-3 is distinguished as the finest Training Squadron in the Naval Air Training Command and Joint Primary Flight Training Squadron, flying the T-6B Texan II.

Our mission is to not only produce the next generation military aviator but to also enhance our own skills. This culminates in our mission of training tomorrow's military pilots today. You are joining an elite group of dedicated and highly professional officers from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, instructing an average of 175 students in the T-6B Primary flight syllabus. Flying roughly 20,000 hours each fiscal year, Instructor Pilots average 40 flight hours per month although 60+ hours is common.

Your first three to four months will be spent in the Instructor Training Unit (ITU). Upon completion, you will be qualified to instruct most of the Primary flight training stages and your first few months will be devoted exclusively to flight instruction. VT-3 is shore duty and as such we strive to seek a balance between time at work and time with the family. Our mission has increased over the last few years but we embrace a work hard play hard culture in order to be successful on all fronts.

An abundant supply of homes is available for rent or purchase and base housing is also available. The Housing Referral Office personnel are extremely helpful and can be reached at 850-626-6202.

Your sponsor is assigned and should be getting in touch with you via email soon. They are here to assist you in getting settled. You can reach them by calling the SDO at 850-623-7323 or feel free to contact my Administration Officer at 850-623-7859.

Again I extend a personal welcome to one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs of your career. I look forward to having you and your family on our Red Knight team - UBER ALLES!

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