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How to get into OCS? (Air)

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BEEE

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experience 4 OCS applicant? (Air)

Question. I am 26 be 27 in May and the closer I get to the age cut-off the more I regret not applying for ocs when I was younger. I am a college grad 3.6 gpa (liberal arts :( ), have no real flight time, and no relevant expereince. What can I do now to get something on my application that will help me get accepted?

Thought about an accelerated commercial flight school or just taking a year to acquire as much flight time & certifications as possible. Or even trying to get a 2nd major in aeronautical engineering. A couple yrs ago a recruiter told me not to bother w/ my private pilot license that it wouldn't help me. He told me most of the emphasis is on physical fitness and that I would be fine to apply w/ no expereince.

I have the brains and the physical ability, but I want something that will give me a greater chance of being accepted, something that will help me standout. Just wondering what expereince people had that helped them get in and what they feel I should do. I don't want to just apply and hold my breath. :eek:
 
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NickPollock19

Prospective Candidate for OCS
i would suggest to just talk to your OSO, they will know and do there best to get you accepted, cause i know the Corps is hurting for air contracts, at least PLC- air. Also, have you taken the ASTB yet?
 
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BEEE

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I did take it a while back. I have the score written down somewhere,but don't know it off hand. I sure I'll probably have to retake it, I don't think my score was overly impressive.
 
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DocT

Dean of Students
pilot
From what I've learned the best thing you could do for your application is be a PT stud (this is especially relevant for OCC) and have good/great recommendations. Other than that, unfortunately, applying and holding your breath is part of the mind-screw of the process.
 
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BEEE

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DocT said:
From what I've learned the best thing you could do for your application is be a PT stud (this is especially relevant for OCC) and have good/great recommendations. Other than that, unfortunately, applying and holding your breath is part of the mind-screw of the process.
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Just good scores and good recomondations? Did any of you who were accepted have anthing else that helped you stand out from the rest?
 
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DocT

Dean of Students
pilot
Yeah, good ASTB score, good grades (yours are more than good enough), volunteer experience. But really, PT is huge in The Corps. Having a 300 on that app would be a big plus. Also, applying early for your class helps. At least for PLC it's a rolling acceptance process. Maybe a Lt. who went OCC could lend some advice I don't know about?
 
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peanut3479

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pilot
You'll have to apply for OCC since you're a college grad (like I was) - definitely talk to your OSO regarding who would be good references for letters of recommendation and what to include on your app. Just about anything can be helpful: extracirriculars & collegiate sports, volunteer service, even high school activities and sports. My OSO told me to list that I had been an Eagle Scout!(?) I had prior flight time, too (PPL only), and I think it helped. If you're set on joining, flight time may or may not make a difference (if it would be a financial burden don't bother), but it definitely won't hurt your chances. Good ASTB & PFT scores will go a long way - good luck.
 
samadma

samadma

OCC-169 Grad
Contact your OSO by going to www.marineofficer.com. The age cut off is 27 1/2, and they're VERY STRICT when it comes to that. Just get a good ASTB score and PFT score. Baring any waivers you might need other than that, you should be fine. I hope that helps.
 
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Winchester94

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The Military is probably your best bet at this point. If you go to an accelerated commercial flight school or just receive instruction at an FBO, it'll cost you a ton of money. Plus, once you've gotten all your ratings, you won't be able to just apply for an airline job. You'll have to build up flight time for a couple of years as a flight instructor or some other job that pays peanuts. I think most airlines require at least 1,500 hours total time with 250 multi-engine. That's just to fly puddle jumpers.
 
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reapergm

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I had a few hours in a cessna, but I dont think it made a difference. There are a TON of air contracts here with no experiance. You dont need to be a pilot prior to OCS. Just go to an OSO, he'll set you up with taking the ASTB and physical. With your grades and recs, you'll get into OCS. Just getting through it is the tough part (all mental). Ask jarhead on this site. Hes an 18 pilot, and I believe he had no prior flight time. OORAH.
 
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