USMC IRR to Naval Aviation

[roose019]

I did 4 years active as a Marine Officer (ATC) and got out, now I'm in the IRR. I won't bore you with my background/reasons...bottom line is I am interested in coming back as a Naval Aviator. First choice would be to come back to the Marines and go to flight school, but would also consider interservice transfer to the Navy.

Anyone ever done this before? I don't even know where to start on this one.

 

[scoolbubba]

How old are you?

 

[roose019]

26...turn 27 in November.

 

[scoolbubba]

Hmm, no experience there with the transition, but being young doesn't hurt.

 

[roose019]

Been out for a year (commissioned at 21, out at 25).

 

[MIDNJAC]

Assuming you got out as a senior 1st Lt or junior Capt, I'd imagine that could pose some interesting issues with making career milestones and such (at least if you came back in at your previous rank), but who knows.

 

[Renegade One]

I don't even know where to start on this one.

Oldest advice on this forum: "You'll never know unless you ask/try." But this isn't your best avenue..talk to the professionals….start with the Marines…move to Navy, etc. I'm guessing they're only a phone call or a "walk through the door" away. Good luck.

 

[roose019]

Thanks, I appreciate the responses.