Aviation Rescue Swimmer
Company: US Navy
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
About When lives are on the line, Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers
(AIRRs) are exceptionally adept at answering the call. These brave
men and women embody the courage of America's Navy - readily going
into harm's way to complete their rescue missions in some of the
most extreme environments imaginable. Aviation Rescue Swimmers are
a tightly knit group, dedicated to being the top emergency response
unit in the world. They routinely put the safety of others before
their own - applying intense physical and mental training to
challenging real-world situations where there's no margin for
error. Qualifications and Requirements No college degree is
required to become an Enlisted Navy AIRR, but a high degree of
difficulty and satisfaction come standard with nearly everything
you'll do. Training is tough and ongoing. To qualify for Rescue
Swimmer Training, both men and women must: Meet specific eyesight
requirements: uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100; correctable
to 20/20 in both eyes with normal depth and color perception Meet
the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
score: VE+AR+MK+MC=210 or VE+AR+MK+AS=210 Pass a PST in DEP/Boot
Camp Pass Class 1 Flight Physical Be 30 years of age or younger
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance
The chart below highlights the current minimum Navy Physical
Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs.
NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care
professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness
program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is
particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of medical
illnesses or ailments that could be made worse by a change in
physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if your physician
or health-care provider advises against it. General qualifications
may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether
you've served before or whether you've never served before. Learn
more about life in the Navy at
Keywords: US Navy, Vancouver , Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Other , Vancouver, Washington
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