Hi all,
I am currently 16 and a sophomore in High School. I am extremely interested in becoming a pilot in the Marines. I have been exploring possible paths to flying including the Academy but I don't quite have the grades to get in as of now so I see NROTC as the best possible option to commissioning. I have a 3.9 Gpa (out of 5 for freshman year its much better this year) and am involved in student government and multiple other clubs and church volunteer groups etc. I play football (linebacker so I'm decently muscular) and baseball so I am decently athletic. I am extremely passionate about miltary aviation but I have a few questions.
1. Is it true that the Marines Guarantee a pilot slot for NROTC 4 year scholarship students?
2. I live in Mass so I have a TON of options for colleges with NROTC. How would I contact them and let them know I am interested? (I was thinking about Norwich Academy)
3. Whats the difference between Marine aviation and Navy aviation?
4. Realistically, what kind of shot do I have of becoming a USMC Aviator?
Thanks all, Jack
I am currently 16 and a sophomore in High School. I am extremely interested in becoming a pilot in the Marines. I have been exploring possible paths to flying including the Academy but I don't quite have the grades to get in as of now so I see NROTC as the best possible option to commissioning. I have a 3.9 Gpa (out of 5 for freshman year its much better this year) and am involved in student government and multiple other clubs and church volunteer groups etc. I play football (linebacker so I'm decently muscular) and baseball so I am decently athletic. I am extremely passionate about miltary aviation but I have a few questions.
1. Is it true that the Marines Guarantee a pilot slot for NROTC 4 year scholarship students?
2. I live in Mass so I have a TON of options for colleges with NROTC. How would I contact them and let them know I am interested? (I was thinking about Norwich Academy)
3. Whats the difference between Marine aviation and Navy aviation?
4. Realistically, what kind of shot do I have of becoming a USMC Aviator?
Thanks all, Jack