Selected by the board but age waiver denied

[1devildoc]

Here's one that's a little hard to swallow. My husband was selected by the board for a pilots spot, but his age waiver didn't go through, so he is out. An entire year of work for nothing. My husband's entire command and our district is up in arms. When my husband talked to the head of MCRC today he said it was do to older guys failing out of flight school. All I can say is the Marine Corps made a HUGE mistake, because my husband would have made an excellent pilot. Anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice?

 

[Warrior8]

yeah right

 

[GTodd]

HOw old?

 

[Joe Frank]

1devildoc;
I would like to know how old also because like your husband I also was turned down. They did not say if it was for my age though, and they are giving me another shot at class 185.

 

[Spin]

Joe,

Your bio says you are 23. If this is accurate than you have nothing to worry about in the age dept. Age limit is 27 and 1/2.

 

[Banjo33]

We had a brief last Friday and they mentioned it. Supposedly the numbers were "1 in 4 age waivers complete the program."

 

[Spin]

Devildoc,

Sorry to hear that. It's kinda stupid that they accepted him and then denied his waiver. Should have either denied both or accepted both.

Jboomer,

Did they say why EXACTLY they attrited? I got an age waiver, granted I only recently turned 28 and am just barely over the mark. I'm confident I will complete the program but curious as to what specifically (poor memory, not able to grasp new skills, etc.) their problems were.

Peace,

-Spin

 

[CandKyMarine]

1devildoc--
I'm confused. All waivers are either approved or denied BEFORE a candidate's final package is sent to the board. He can't be selected then denied. He may have QUALIFIED but not have been accepted due to age, but the board doesn't select someone then reverse their decision.

 

[topher1235]

His and a group of other waivers were delayed while the board was selecting applicants. They were selected by the board in out district (12) and then sent to HQMC for sign off. While at HQMC the waivers were not approved by the General.

 

[reapergm]

Im not gonna lie, that sucks. Getting told that you're good to go, then told that youre not!.. Thats worse than just getting rejected. Sorry to your husband. Is he considering ground? Im sure the waiver will be good for that.

 

[akmoon]

He could always go Army and fly helos. I think their age limit is like 29 or something. Don't quote me on it, but I think that's what I've heard in the past.

 

[perchul]

I'd hate to say this but CandkyMarine is to my knowledge correct.In order to reach selection all of an applicants waivers already have to be approved. It sounds like the board would of accepted him if he wasn't as old as he is.

 

[perchul]

Nevermind, its been explained to me how it could happen....crappy deal