Flight Training for PLC

[bcats4life]

Just curious about the flight training PLC participants recieve while still in college. My OSO explained that after I complete the first 6 week increment of OCS that I begin flight training through a civilian branch paid for by the Marine Corps. Just wondering if anybody had any information regarding this aspect of the PLC program. Thanks

 

[FrogFly]

I thought you had to complete both PLC Jr and PLC Sr to be eligible? Additionally, I was under the impression that you had to commit to accepting your commission before being able to start the program.

 

[bcats4life]

My OSO said that after the first increment that you recieved non military flight training, i think up to 40 hours, while still in college. He may be wrong, but I read something that said that as well on the internet.

 

[E5B]

It's called FIP (flight indoctrination program). I used it last summer before I recieved my commission. If I remember correctly the paperwork said that a candidate has to complete Sr's to be eligible. Basically, you find 3 (if possible) local instuctors and have them fill a form out and send it in to HQ and they decide who you will train with. The USMC will then send a basic syllabus to that particular instructor to follow. It's very flexible. Once my instructor met the requirments for the hours I was supposed to be at, he went ahead and continued with training until I reached my 25 hour limit (which is where the USMC stops paying) If time permits you can pay for the 15 extra hours to get your PPL, but I didn't have that kind of $$$$!

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