I'm a recent AF non select which I'm In process of reapplying for 12OT03, however I've had the opportunity to talk with retired and current military pilots and was also approached by a Marine officer recruiter who said he had a pilot slot open. Granted, if accepted to Marine officer school and succeed along with completion of their basic school, I'm guaranteed a spot in flight school which is cool. After talking with some of the current and retired pilots they told me it was much easier to obtain a flight spot in the Marines than get accepted to AF OTS. The trade off is the toughest officer school in existence, and 6 extra months of infantry training, not to mention less fixed wing aircraft to choose from and the possibility of getting helos. But you are guaranteed a flight spot and are competing with less aviation "studs" (i.e. Guys from the academy) in obtaining the desired aircraft during flight school. I'm just at a crossroads because I've been completing the Marine packet these past couple of months which I would find out of acceptance Feb. However I've always wanted to go into the AF, always thought it would be a better fit, plus more fixed wing aircraft. BUT the most important thing here is the opportunity to fly. Just weighing the pros and cons of either going into the branch I've set out to go into with a risk of more non-acceptance OR go into to the branch where I have a better shot at becoming an aviator, but obviously being an aviator in an infantryman's world.
I'm also familiar with the fact that there me a wait after OCS to go to Basic because of the backlog in flight school, which I'm ok with. Just looking for advice on if I should keep pursuing the AF or roll with the Marines? Any advice appreciated...thanks
I'm also familiar with the fact that there me a wait after OCS to go to Basic because of the backlog in flight school, which I'm ok with. Just looking for advice on if I should keep pursuing the AF or roll with the Marines? Any advice appreciated...thanks