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Navy Jobs With the Shortest A-School in 2026

If you want to start your Navy career quickly, these ratings have the shortest A-school programs. Shorter training means you'll reach your first duty station sooner and start earning full pay and benefits faster.

#1
ABH
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handlingaviation
A-School Length
5w
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A-School Length5w
#2
BM
Boatswain's Matesurface
A-School Length
5w
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A-School Length5w
#3
AWV
Aircrewman Avionicsaviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#4
AWS
Aircrewman Helicopteraviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#5
AWF
Aircrewman Helicopteraviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#6
AWO
Aircrewman Operatoraviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#7
AWR
Aircrewman Tactical Helicopteraviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#8
ABE
Aviation Boatswain's Mate - Launch & Recoveryaviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#9
ABF
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuelsaviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w
#10
AZ
Aviation Maintenance Administrationmanaviation
A-School Length
6w
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A-School Length6w

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