U.S Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer

Overview

Aviation Rescue Swimmers participate in a variety of helicopter operations worldwide, including search and rescue, humanitarian aid and relief, medical evacuation and combat search and rescue. They support special warfare, air ambulance services, cargo transfer, reconnaissance operations and anti-submarine warfare. Additionally, their missions involve mine countermeasures, airborne firefighting, drug interdiction, and anti-surface warfare. Beyond these missions, AIRRs collaborate with the state Department, Coast Guard, Treasury and Customs Service as well as federal, state and local law enforcement and rescue agencies.

Navy Opportunities: Upon your decision to join the U.S. Navy, there are many new experiences and opportunities ahead. No matter what job you choose in the navy, we want to share with you the basic benefits and features of being a Navy warrior.

• Tuition Assistance (TA):
  Tuition payment for any accredited college, vocational/technical, or business school courses taken in your off duty time.
• Credentialing opportunities on-line (Navy Cool):
  Provides Credentials and certifications.
• Program for Afloat College Education (PACE):
  Fully funded undergraduate college courses offered aboard all Navy ships.
• Post-9/11 G.I. Bill:
  Funding for you or your family to use for schools and colleges.

• 30 days of vacation with pay earned each year.
• Comprehensive medical and dental care.
• Tax-free allowances for housing and meals.
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $500,000).
• Tax-free shopping privileges at military stores.

• Enlistment bonus.
• Special Duty Assignment pay.
• Flight pay.
• Selective reenlistment bonus.
• Accelerated advancement

• Must be a United States citizen to apply.
• Must be 30 years old or younger to apply.