Originally Posted by mtsupilot09
Hey guys. Some of you know I am a student right now at MTSU (Middle Tennessee State Univ.) I am an Aerospace major with a concentration in professional pilot. I got my private when I was 17, and I'm 19 now. I spoke to a Marine recruiter this morning who came to the aerospace building. He was telling me about a program that they have were you graduate college, go to OCS, and if you qualify, recieve a guaranteed flight school slot. If I don't make it to flight school, I can walk away with no obligation. He gave this program to me in writing. Sounds pretty good. I've always loved the military and almost inlisted in the corps after high school. Has anyone heard about the success of this program or if it sounds like a good? I have always thought that airline pilots made way more than military pilots, but in checking out the pay rates and comparing the two, looks like military is the way to go, at least for the first few years. Anyways, I'm going to the airport in Murfreesboro (KMBT) next Thursday to fly in one of their King Air C90's. They invited me to this orientation flight where I'll fly right seat. Seems like a great opportunity. Let me know what you military pilots (specifically Marines) think. Thanks a lot in advance.
Chandler
I went through the Marine PLC (air) program you are looking at. It was a great program. I got my Naval Aviator Wings spent 13 years and then finished in the Marine Reserve. So I have a military retirement after age 60. Got hired at FedEx (who hires alot of Military) 10 years ago when I was 34. It is a good deal. As far as the pay goes, good luck finding any commuter job that pays even close to the military. The Marines is not a cakewalk especially now that we are at war, so if you are only interested in chasing a buck instead of serving your country I would not recommend it.