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Waiver question.

mike0313

Registered User
I am prior enlisted and am not dealing well in civilian life. I was an 0313 (LAV crewman) from 1999-2003. I did not go to Iraq because I was deployed to Okinawa (CAB, camp Schwab).

After leaving active duty, I attended civilian flight training. I got all ratings up to multi engine/instrument instructor. I realize that a lot of guys look down on civian flight training, but I learned a lot, quickly. I then began attending Embry Riddle's exended campus, where I have 75 out of 120 hours required for a bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics.

I have 2 problems, first I am 27 as of oct 23, 2004. Second, during the first year of my enlistment, I was ua for 33 days because I was a stupid kid, stuck in BMP (boot camp, after graduation because of injury), and homesick. I was eventualy promoted to corporal, and recieved a good conduct medal and certificate of comendation. I can also count on members of my command for letters of reccomendation.

Is this waiverable? Is it mathmatically possible for me to be a Marine Aviatior? If not, I will still be willing to serve as a gorund officer

Thanks
 

T-man

Registered User
To re-hash what has already been said on this forum... anything is waiverable ;). I say go for it!
 

Tulman737

Registered User
I think that you are fine. I am not sure if there is an age limit for aviators, but I had a prior in my platoon who was 34( not sure on his mos). Also, with your good conduct medal and your LOR's, i wouldn't worry about the UA. The best thing to do is just call your local OSO, and they will be able to give you definite answers.
 

muc1

Registered User
Last I heard, age before waiver for aviation was 27.5 - age waiver tougher to get for aviation than ground. I also heard scuttlebutt that they were going to increase the age limit for aviation by 1 year.

Just ask your OSO.
 

phrogpilot73

Well-Known Member
They're generally a little easier to work with for age waivers in regards to priors. They know that they can invest their $ in you, and you'll probably do fine. I had a guy in my TBS company that was close to 31 and now he's a Phrog pilot...
 
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