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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. #1
    ABH
    Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handlingaviation

    A-School Length

    5w

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    A-School Length5w
  2. #2
    BM
    Boatswain's Matesurface

    A-School Length

    5w

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    A-School Length5w
  3. #3
    AWV
    Aircrewman Avionicsaviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  4. #4
    AWS
    Aircrewman Helicopteraviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  5. #5
    AWF
    Aircrewman Helicopteraviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  6. #6
    AWO
    Aircrewman Operatoraviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  7. #7
    AWR
    Aircrewman Tactical Helicopteraviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  8. #8
    ABE
    Aviation Boatswain's Mate - Launch & Recoveryaviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  9. #9
    ABF
    Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuelsaviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w
  10. #10
    AZ
    Aviation Maintenance Administrationmanaviation

    A-School Length

    6w

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    A-School Length6w

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