Rank System

A Clear Path Through The Flight Deck

Each rank marks a new stage of pilot development. Use this page to compare the required hours, XP, and insignia for every level.

Progression Ladder

Displayed in the order provided by vaBase
01
Trainee

Trainee

Minimum Hours 0
Minimum XP 0
02
Cadet

Cadet

Minimum Hours 10
Minimum XP 0
03
Junior First Officer

Junior First Officer

Minimum Hours 20
Minimum XP 0
04
Senior First Officer

Senior First Officer

Minimum Hours 50
Minimum XP 0
05
Freshman Captain

Freshman Captain

Minimum Hours 100
Minimum XP 0
06
Sophomore Captain

Sophomore Captain

Minimum Hours 200
Minimum XP 0
07
Junior Captain

Junior Captain

Minimum Hours 300
Minimum XP 0
08
Senior Captain

Senior Captain

Minimum Hours 500
Minimum XP 0
09
Freshman Instructor

Freshman Instructor

Minimum Hours 1,000
Minimum XP 0
10
Sophomore Instructor

Sophomore Instructor

Minimum Hours 2,000
Minimum XP 0
11
Junior Instructor

Junior Instructor

Minimum Hours 3,000
Minimum XP 0
12
Senior Instructor

Senior Instructor

Minimum Hours 4,000
Minimum XP 0

Requirements

Rank Requirements

Use the table for exact rank, epaulette, flight-hour, and XP values.

Rank Epaulette Minimum Hours Minimum XP
Trainee Trainee 0 0
Cadet Cadet 10 0
Junior First Officer Junior First Officer 20 0
Senior First Officer Senior First Officer 50 0
Freshman Captain Freshman Captain 100 0
Sophomore Captain Sophomore Captain 200 0
Junior Captain Junior Captain 300 0
Senior Captain Senior Captain 500 0
Freshman Instructor Freshman Instructor 1,000 0
Sophomore Instructor Sophomore Instructor 2,000 0
Junior Instructor Junior Instructor 3,000 0
Senior Instructor Senior Instructor 4,000 0