Aviation Option: This program is designed for students who are
interested in becoming pilots. Those who qualify and who are selected
for this program will be guaranteed assignment to flight training for
designation as a Marine Corps Aviator.
You will be among the few people in the world qualified to wear the
Marine Corps wings of gold. You will push your own limits and those of
our aircraft as you carry out the mission of Marine Aviation - that of
close air support for ground troops. With some aircraft capable of
doubling the speed of sound, and often no more than 500 feet off the
ground, you will clear the way for Marines advancing toward a target.
Our ground troops are known as the tip of the spear, which makes our
pilots and flight officers its gleaming and lethal point.
Naval Flight Officer Option: For individuals who do not posses the eye
sight to become a pilot but still have a passion for aviation, the Naval
Flight Officer (NFO) program may be the option for you. You will train
for 8-10 months at flight school in Pensacola, FL, to master navigation,
radar, on-board computer control and electronic warfare measures.
Once assigned to an aircraft, you will provide the pilot with the vital
information necessary to fly through any conditions.
Prerequisites:
Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB)
Pilot applicants must have 20/40 Vision or better.
PRK eye surgery may be an option for some applicants.