Air
As a Marine Corps Aviator you'll be among the few people in the world qualified to wear the wings of gold. You'll push your limits and those of your aircraft as you carry out the missions of Marine aviation.
Our diverse fleet of airplanes and helicopters allows us to accomplish these missions and return our Marines home safely.
The Path to Aviator
Whether you enter the Corps through Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) or Officer Candidate Course (OCC), your next step is always The Basic School. Aspiring naval aviators then proceed to Pensacola, FL, where they complete the initial stages of flight training. Classes include topics such as meteorology, aerodynamics, engines and navigation. At this point flight training becomes specialized and focuses on one of two career paths: pilot or flight officer.
Marine Pilots
After completing up to 16 months of military pilot training at flight school in Pensacola, FL, you'll be assigned to an aircraft based on your performance and the needs of the Marine Corps. Whether you fly a fixed-wing or rotary-wing, you'll be at the controls.
Naval Flight Officers
You will continue specialty flight training for 8 - 10 months in Pensacola, FL, in order to master navigation, radar, on-board computer control and electronic warfare measures. Once assigned to an aircraft, you'll master the onboard systems and be trained to analyze all information collected to ensure mission success.
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