The U.S. Navy has announced the launch of the Aviation Professional Flight Instructor (PFI) program, which offers a new career path for officers who have successfully completed an aviation department head tour. Officers selected for the PFI program can serve until they reach statutory retirement with no further operational assignments. Applications for the first PFI board are now being accepted from qualified 1310 and 1320 designated lieutenant commanders and commanders with a projected rotation date in calendar year 2019. For more information, visit the Navy Personnel Command Aviation Bonus website.