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Originally Posted by mtsupilot09
Hi all, as some of you remember I was considering going into the Marines through their PLC program. For those of you who don't know my situation, here are the basics: current college freshman at MTSU studying aerospace administration with a business minor, I've always dreamed of being a naval aviator, after talking to a Marine recruiter and flying with them in their King Air, I'm considering their PLC program.
Chandler
Chandler , I believe we have had this discussion before.
Many post above offered various opinions. Some are accurate others are less accurate.
I was a Marine and was commissioned through the PLC program. It is a great program, but no cake walk. If you decide to go Marine by PLC or OCS and you want to Fly........ensure the following.
First.....Get a Flight Guarantee in writing before you sign. You will have to take a battery of tests and medicals first but do it.
Second.....Someone said it.....You are always a MARINE 1st! Pilot second.
The Aviation Guarantee will get you "TO" Flight school but not ensure passing....that is on your dime!
Third...You will have to
excel in flight school to get a Jet slot. There is a 60% + chance you could get a helicopter slot.
Fourth You probably won't get as much flight time as in the Airforce or Navy........Note I said probably. There are ways to get a lot.....instructor tour.
Fifith as I said it before.Chicks dig Marines.....(even the widebody ones
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If you can drive to Pensacola and get on base to look at the Naval Aviation Museum, it is worth it. You might see my name on an Airplane and a couple plaques.
When you drive around the base you will see a plethora of young Marine 2nd lts and Navy Ens's walking aroun with books in their hands. Stop and speak with them. Tell them what you are trying to do. You just might find what you are looking for!
You might look at the Navy's OCS Aviation Cadet program. It is similar to the Marine OCS program except you have to wear that "Good Humor Man" uniform and get yelled at by Marine Drill Instructors...(Richard Gere gets chewed out by Louis Gossett Jr in Officer & a Gentleman)................If you are going to get yelled at by a Marine DI anyway........you might as well get to be called a Marine when you are done......instead of a Squid
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No offense to my fellow Honorable squids. I know a bunch of former squids and a couple active Admirals. They are good guys too!