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Membership Requirements

Please read the following requirements carefully and only submit an application if you are eligible.

Active Duty Pilot Reservist Pilot ATC Controller

Active Duty Pilots are the organization’s bread and butter. Specially trained to perform special operations functions on the network, this position has the most stringent requirements, but is able to operate all of our airframes.

Requirements include:

  • At minimum 16 years of age.
  • One of the following qualifications:
  • 100 VATSIM flight hours OR
  • existing P1 or M1 VATSIM rating OR
  • Demonstrable real-world military or flight experience.
  • No major VATSIM disciplinary history.
  • Willingness to complete mandated training.
  • Willingness to be part of a team.
  • Commitment to follow the USNv Standard Operating Procedures and all other policies.
  • Commitment to maintaining a good public image for the organization; all pilots are ambassadors.
  • Activity requirement of 1 flight per month per selected airframe, unless on approved Leave of Absence. 

Active Duty training consists of Naval Introductory Flight Training (NIFE), then Basic Flight Training (BFT), and finally airframe specific training. This process can take a while, so all Active Duty Members can operate reserve/logistics flights while in training!


Reservist pilots have much less stringent training requirements and are meant for the more casual person to still be a part of our community. Requirements are:

  • At minimum 16 years of age.
  • No major VATSIM disciplinary history.
  • Willingness to complete NIFE (Approximately 4 hours)
  • Willingness to be part of a team.
  • Commitment to follow the USNv Standard Operating Procedures and all other policies.
  • Commitment to maintaining a good public image for the organization; all pilots are ambassadors.

Reservist pilots only need to complete 1 flight per quarter (every 90 days) and need only complete Introductory Flight Training, or NIFE, which takes about 4 hours and is self-paced.

Reservist pilots can go active duty after joining but will need to complete Basic Flight Training.

Reservist pilots can only operate A-B logistics flights using the CNV (“CONVOY”) and CMB (“CAMBER”) callsigns. Reservist pilots are NOT mission rated and can NOT fly special operations.



We also are looking for controllers! Controllers control our aircraft carriers, approved range radar sites, and more.

Requirements are:

  • VATSIM Tower Controller (S2) or higher.
  • In good standing with a home vACC/ARTCC.
  • Commitment to complete required CATCC training.
  • Ability to use or learn VRC or EuroScope controller software.
  • Commitment to USNv Standard Operating Procedures and all other policies
  • Commitment to maintaining a good public image for the organization.

People can join as both ATC and active/reserve pilot.



Pilot Simulator Options

PREPAR3D V4-V6:
-VRS Super Hornet F/A-18
-Lockheed C-130
-PMDG P-8 Poseidon

MSFS 2020:
– IFE F-35B/C
– Miltech MV-22
– Miltech MH-60
– Delta Sim E-6B
-PMDG 737 (C-40 and P-8)


MSFS 2024:
– IFE F-35B/C
– Miltech MV-22
-Miltech MH-60
-Blackbird C130


X-Plane 11/12
-Zibo 737 (C-40A)
-Zibo 737 (P-8)


A custom livery for HSM-72 “Proud Warriors” by our in-house graphics team.

Why USNv?

  • Custom liveries and model matching
  • 12+ unique airframe options.
  • Squadron-based structure encouraging teambuilding and identity.
  • Training structure developed by real-world military aviators
  • Continued updates and support from our team.

Ready to join? Apply below.

Name
Discord username.
VATSIM Experience Level
Applying for (Can select multiple if qualified)
Can include as little or as much as you want.
I have read, understand, and am in compliance with the requirements for the position(s) I am applying for.
All information provided is factual to the best of my knowledge and ability. Falsification is immediate grounds for dismissal.