Why You Want to Be a Marine Corps Pilot In case you're wondering what the life of a Marine pilot is like let me give you a quick rundown on what you can expect once you earn those coveted wings of gold.

Why You Want to Be a Marine Corps Pilot

In case you're wondering what the life of a Marine pilot is like let me give you a quick rundown on what you can expect once you earn those coveted wings of gold.


Challenge- As you can imagine being a pilot in the Corps is challenging. You might be flying an AV-8B Harrier in support of forces on the ground, or performing assault missions in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor. You might launch from carriers decks in your F-18 Hornet or pound enemy position in your AH-1Z helicopter gunship. These are only a few of the aircraft and missions you could be flying as a Marine.

Fulfillment- As a Marine pilot you are part of something that is bigger than yourself. You're an essential ingredient to the Marine Air Ground team and part of the reason why the Corps can accomplish more with less. Because the Corps is an expeditionary force it doesn't travel with many heavy weapons. Marine air power fills that void and provides an umbrella of protection for Marines on the ground.


The People-You will fly with some of the best people on the planet. The relationships that you make as a Marine Corps pilot will follow you throughout your career and into the civilian world.


These are just a few of the benefits of becoming a Marine Corps Pilot. I didn't mention the pride of being a Marine or the feeling you'll have when you finish flight training and pin on Marine Aviator wings.

I didn't mention the elation of making your first operational carrier landing or the excitement of going on a cruise.