Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 20 (Reporters Li Yun and Sun Luming) The navy has recently fully launched the 2023 annual recruitment and selection work. students.

  Compared with the past, the scope of recruitment and selection for the Navy in 2023 has been expanded. In addition to ordinary high school students and graduates of military academies, fresh graduates majoring in science and engineering from ordinary colleges and universities admitted according to the first batch of undergraduate courses will be included in the recruitment objects. Pilot selection of pilots will be made among college students in the Navy.

In terms of selection methods, the screening of flying ability is highlighted. In addition to physical examination, psychological testing and political assessment, local general aviation agencies will rely on local general aviation agencies to conduct 15-hour actual installation screening flights, and military and local flight experts will screen candidates for their flying potential.

This is also the first time that the Navy has organized the selection of female carrier-based aircraft pilots, and my country's first female carrier-based aircraft pilot is expected to be born among those who pass the selection.

  According to the relevant person in charge of the Cadre Bureau of the Naval Political Work Department, carrier-based aircraft pilots are the core of the aircraft carrier's combat effectiveness. With the acceleration of the transformation and construction of the Navy, the demand for carrier-based aircraft pilots is more urgent.

Expanding the scope of selection and improving selection methods are conducive to optimizing the structure of flight officers from the starting point of talent construction, consolidating the foundation of career development, and improving the quality and efficiency of talent training.

The person in charge said that he is looking forward to outstanding young people who love national defense, are committed to sea and air, and have all-round qualities to join the carrier-based aircraft flight talent phalanx.

  The Navy’s 2023 annual recruiting brochures have been announced. Eligible candidates can log on to the China Navy Recruiting Network to register, and participate in various selection assessments according to the procedures of preliminary inspection, pre-selection, comprehensive inspection, and final selection.

The Navy will successively set up stations in Zhengzhou, Henan, Weifang, Shandong and other places to organize selection and assessment.