Chances of getting the job I want?

Odangdude · 07-18-2012, 11:26 PM

I understand the whole "needs of the navy" but I just wanted to know from some of your experiences. I really want to get MM and go for ELT, so i want to get an idea on my chances of getting MM.

sweetmtn · 07-19-2012, 12:27 PM

The navy seems to need MM's alot, but you just never know...sorry I cant give you a better answer.

prop827 · 07-19-2012, 01:15 PM

The nukes coming in the pipeline now will be:
MM - 50%
EM - 30%
ET - 20%

In general which you get is based on ASVAB and what your preferences are (you submit a rate preference sheet in boot). You will be assigned a rate based on ASVAB, preference, and needs of the navy. Needs of the navy you can see above. Its like magic.

As for ELT though, they are mysterious mythical monkeys, never seen but always lurking in the shadows. Its very hard to become an ELT and very few nukes get to, hence the expression "mysterious mythical monkeys"

sweetmtn · 07-20-2012, 12:24 AM

As far as ELT..my son was offered it, he turned it down as he just didnt want anymore training time and wanted to get to fleet. Now is buddy he enlisted with was offered it as well, he took it..he is currently on a sub. It seems those that are extremely high in the class standings ae the ones that are offered it, another family here from my town, her two sons both went nuke and both got ELT.

prop827 · 10-04-2012, 02:12 PM

As a side note, for those not aware, only MM's can become ELTs. If you're an ET or an EM you CANNOT be an ELT.

davyinthenavy · 10-04-2012, 02:56 PM

does anyone know what needs of the navy are in the aviation community?

07-18-2012, 11:26 PM	#1
Odangdude Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Chances of getting the job I want? I understand the whole "needs of the navy" but I just wanted to know from some of your experiences. I really want to get MM and go for ELT, so i want to get an idea on my chances of getting MM.

07-19-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	The navy seems to need MM's alot, but you just never know...sorry I cant give you a better answer. __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

07-20-2012, 12:24 AM	#4
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	As far as ELT..my son was offered it, he turned it down as he just didnt want anymore training time and wanted to get to fleet. Now is buddy he enlisted with was offered it as well, he took it..he is currently on a sub. It seems those that are extremely high in the class standings ae the ones that are offered it, another family here from my town, her two sons both went nuke and both got ELT. __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

07-19-2012, 01:15 PM	#3
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	The nukes coming in the pipeline now will be: MM - 50% EM - 30% ET - 20% In general which you get is based on ASVAB and what your preferences are (you submit a rate preference sheet in boot). You will be assigned a rate based on ASVAB, preference, and needs of the navy. Needs of the navy you can see above. Its like magic. As for ELT though, they are mysterious mythical monkeys, never seen but always lurking in the shadows. Its very hard to become an ELT and very few nukes get to, hence the expression "mysterious mythical monkeys"

10-04-2012, 02:12 PM	#5
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	As a side note, for those not aware, only MM's can become ELTs. If you're an ET or an EM you CANNOT be an ELT.

10-04-2012, 02:56 PM	#6
davyinthenavy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 10	does anyone know what needs of the navy are in the aviation community?