How to Be a Marine Corps Pilot
One of the most challenging and rewarding careers a young person can enjoy is to be a Marine Corps pilot. The road to becoming a Marine Corps pilot is challenging, but any young person who is healthy, intelligent and committed may have what it takes to attain this goal. The process of becoming a Marine Corps pilot takes several years and involves first becoming an Officer in the Marine Corps and then completing pilot training.
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Attain initial acceptance into the Marine Corps. Pilot candidates must pass a physical and attain qualifying scores on entrance tests. These tests determine the applicant's basic capabilities for flight. Candidates must also pass a background check and be able to obtain a security clearance.
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Complete officer training successfully. Marine Corps pilots become Marine Corps officers through either the Naval Academy, Naval Reserve Officer Training Course, Officer Training School or the Platoon Leader Course. After completing officer training all Marine Corps officers must additionally complete The Basic School at Quantico Marine base, Virginia. This school prepares all Marine Corps officers to lead lead Marines in battle.
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Complete pre-flight training successfully. Pre-flight training is in Pensacola Florida and consists of both physical training and classroom training. In the classroom students learn navigation, aviation physiology, aviation weather and navigation. Physical training consists of parachute and water survival training.
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Complete initial flight training. In initial flight training a candidate flies in a small single-engine prop aircraft with an instructor. Candidates learn takeoffs and landings, aviation maneuvers and instrument flying.
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Complete intermediate and advanced training. After initial flight training, candidates are separated into fixed wing candidates and helicopter candidates. In intermediate training, pilot candidates learn flight techniques and maneuvers specific to their class of aircraft. After successfully completing intermediate training pilot candidates train in their specific aircraft. Fixed wing candidates train for carrier takeoffs and landings in this training.
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