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Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

7598 Basic Fixed Wing Pilot

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Overview

A Basic Fixed Wing Pilot serves as a newly designated naval aviator who has not yet become combat capable in a specific aircraft model within the Fleet Marine Force inventory. Aircraft models associated with subsequent pilot specialties include the AV-8B, KC-130, F/A-18, and F-35.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Civilian Career Paths

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Commercial Pilots

Initial military flying experience as a newly designated naval aviator provides a foundation for civilian commercial piloting.

How to prepare: Have your flight records reviewed against FAA commercial pilot experience and knowledge requirements to identify remaining training and written and practical exams.

What the civilian work involves
  • Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
  • Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Aeronautical charts
  • AeroPlanner

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Initial military pilot experience provides a foundation for airline flying, which the official MOS reference identifies as a related occupation.

How to prepare: Compare your certificates and logged flight time with FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) requirements to plan the remaining experience and examinations. Scheduled airline flight crews must hold ATP certificates, which require a commercial pilot certificate and federal age, flight-hour, and examination requirements; airline pilots typically also need a bachelor's degree and commercial or military pilot experience.

What the civilian work involves
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  • Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • AeroPlanner

Notes & Sources

  • MOS 7598 identifies newly designated naval aviators who are not yet combat capable in a specific fleet aircraft model; the verified summary does not establish flight hours or model-specific proficiency.
  • Both pilot paths require applicable FAA certificates and ratings, medical qualification, and periodic physical and practical flight examinations.
Evidence for this guidance (4 documents)
  1. NAVMC 1200.1L (FY26, in force): MOS 7598

    [1] MOS 7598 section "a. Summary"; cached text line 20083; NAVMC 1200.1L signed 2025-03-07, in force until 2026-10-01

    Supports: Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

    [4]NAVMC 1200.1L MOS 7598: Related SOC titles · MOS 7598 section "e. Related Standard Occupational Classification"

    Supports: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

  2. O*NET: Commercial Pilots

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: airline and commercial pilot duties and entry requirements

    [3] What They Do; How to Become One; Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; updated 2026-08-27, retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

  4. O*NET: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

    [5] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

Defense contractor jobs for 7598

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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