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USMC NFO Questions
- Thread starter 392Hemi
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There will always be a need to fill cockpits while we still have them. We have to replace those who are getting out. There will be slots next year. How many? Maybe about as many as there were this year.
If thats the case I would feel pretty good about it. I am pretty sure there were 5 spots for PLC.
exNavyOffRec
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remember that any board is just a snapshot at that moment, a person that might be middle of the road one board could be top in another, or bottom in yet another.
If you want to be a pilot why not apply to several services? I have worked with guys that applied to USN, USMC, and USAF at the same time.
If you want to be a pilot why not apply to several services? I have worked with guys that applied to USN, USMC, and USAF at the same time.
Do you feel that they would just make the NFO's pilots since they already have training?
exNavyOffRec
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The last conversation I had with our local USMC officer recruiter was that he was told pilot spots are going down, amount unknown.
This. I was also pledging ANG units as well as applying USMC, USAF, and USN. The reason I went Marine? They were the first service to offer me a slot.
I am pretty stuck on flying for the marines, the only other branch I would really consider is the Army and I called them today to ask about how the officer programs work, I would probably do OCS although WOFT seems rather attractive as well. Something about attack helicopters just click with me.
exNavyOffRec
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Last I heard no service can guarantee a platform, if you go marines what if you get prop, or go army and get blackhawks or kiowas?
I am sure some of the guys here can point you in the direction of a site for army pilots to get the read deal from them.
That is true, you do never know. But I guess what I am meaning is I want a shot at my dream. Not to just give up on it. The army has the best rotary choices though, and I also have heard they fly way more.
exNavyOffRec
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Give it a shot, I would find and ask some army pilots what their flying schedule is like, I do know that in the past 6 weeks we are know getting several phone calls a week from army pilots trying to switch to USN, variety of reasons.
I might try that, I know a few army pilots.
exNavyOffRec
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Since the army path is a bit different than the USN/USMC I would ask them if you are guaranteed to go to OCS after boot camp and if you sign papers saying such.
You do realize the Marine Corps helicopter inventory includes mostly brand new Hueys and Cobras as well as CH-53's which is being upgraded to a brand new platform in the future as well. Also with the optempo the way it is in OEF currently, you will fly your ass off no matter platform you are flying regardless of service. Our guys who flew in OEF the last year came back with 500+ hours during a 6 month period.
Swanee, for once, is right- there will be pilot slots for upcoming years. If you are going to the Army to fly, be a WO- they fly much more then the RLOs. Navy, AF, and even Coast Guard fly helicopters as well if thats what you desire. I would consider looking at all the services and see what they offer you before you begin discarding them as options.