Current Need for Pilots

[yarles87]

I have been searching through a lot of the older airwarrior threads, and saw that around 2005 there was a lot of talk about a significant shortage of pilots, particularly for the Marine Corps.

Just curious as to what the current trends are now and for the next year in terms of pilot needs for the Navy and Marine Corps? Over supplied, under, right on?

The answers won't really effect how I'll prepare for my applications...I'll still be studying my butt off for ASTB, keeping my grades up, and working out like a mad man.

Just simple curiousity. Thanks

 

[TheBubba]

We still need'em.

 

[Cron]

It is my understanding that the Marines need pilots rather badly, as the Corps will be expanding to 200,000+ between now and 2012 or so. Everything comes in cycles though, so pretty soon things might get backed up after a huge influx of SNAs. Bottom line is apply as early as possible!

You can read up about the Marine Corps' Aviation Plan and what it says about expansion, here: http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/AVN/

 

[armada1651]

as the Corps will be expanding by 200,000+ between now and 2012 or so.

The Marine Corps is gonna double in size in the next four years? I'm skeptical.

To the OP: they'll always need pilots, so if it's what you want, apply, do your best to get in, and then do your best once you get there. Don't try to guess your chances based on rumors about supply and demand - these things are in constant flux. Good luck.


*Note: I'm just a stupid ensign; as such, my opinion is usually wrong. Standby for better information from those somewhat older and significantly wiser.

 

[Lobster]

*Note: I'm just a stupid ensign; as such, my opinion is usually wrong. Standby for better information from those somewhat older and significantly wiser.

stupid ensign is better than sitting in college waiting for OCS and flight school haha

 

[yarles87]

Just to put it out there, the need or lack thereof for pilots has NO bearing on when I put the application in. Good to know they are still needed though... Thanks for the responses and link

 

[Herc_Dude]

The Marine Corps is gonna double in size in the next four years? I'm skeptical.

You are correct in your skepticism ... the overall total number or Marines will be growing to over 200,000 (total), by 2011-ish ...

 

[Cron]

You are correct in your skepticism ... the overall total number or Marines will be growing to over 200,000 (total), by 2011-ish ...

Argh, indeed that is what I meant to say.

 

[sonicboom]

stupid ensign is better than sitting in college waiting for OCS and flight school haha

waiting for OCS and flight school is still better than wondering day and night if your package even made this month's board!

 

[Bolter]

stupid ensign is better than sitting in college waiting for OCS and flight school haha

Don't EVER say that being in the military is better than being in college!!! Nothing is better than college!!! Don't wish your life away, my friend. The military is not going anywhere, but your years in college certainly are.

 

[Birdog8585]

Don't EVER say that being in the military is better than being in college!!! Nothing is better than college!!! Don't wish your life away, my friend. The military is not going anywhere, but your years in college certainly are.

Agreed - Find the fountain of youth, drink from it, get in the Mark-121 Time Machine, tell your gunner in the back to keep their heads down and set course to re-raise hell - metaphorically speaking

oh yeah and the Marines still need pilots - cant speak for the Navy

 

[alyssabr]

any ideas about what the navy needs are looking like for this selection?? SNA wise that is...There was a first round of information call, we all had to have our seletions into OPMIS by COB 22 September along with our ASTB scores, it left a lot of kids scrambling to get the test done quick, so i know most of the scores ended up being all 6's and some people with 7's. Just wondering if they are going to be competitive? Thanks for any and all input