For the first time in the country’s history, graduates of non-military colleges can participate in selection for training.
China’s navy has begun recruiting women to fly carrier-based aircraft for the first time. This was reported on April 12 by Xinhua News Agency.
The procedure includes a thorough medical examination, as well as psychological testing and testing of other abilities.
“Those who qualify will have the opportunity to become the country’s first female carrier-based aircraft pilot,” a video released by China’s People’s Liberation Army emphasized.
It should be noted that for the first time in the country’s history, the program allows participation in the selection of graduates of scientific and engineering specialties of conventional universities, as well as college students serving in the military in the Chinese Navy, and graduates. who entered the navy.
Previously, enrollment was limited to high school graduates and military schools.
According to media reports, the women are being recruited to train as the country faces a shortage of qualified pilots amid the booming aircraft carrier sector.
Today, China has about 100 carrier-based aircraft and needs about 200 pilots. Candidates who successfully pass the selection will study at the aviation academy for several years.
Recall that currently the Chinese Navy has two aircraft carriers: Liaoning And Shandong. In addition, in June last year, China launched a third aircraft – Fujian.
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