Aviation Contract
The Marine Corps is the only branch of service that will guarantee you a pilot slot as early as your freshman year in college, if you qualify. If you make it through the summer training, accept your commission as an Officer of Marines, and graduate The Basic School (TBS), you are guaranteed to go to flight school in Pensecola, Florida to become a Marine pilot. As a pilot, your active-duty contract will last 8 years (96 months) for all platforms, so you'll have plenty of time to get in the air. The Marine Corps has the world's fifth largest air force consisting of the most advanced fighter and attack jets, helicopters and cargo aircraft. Check out the Marine Corps' equipment page to learn more about our aircraft. See the MOS guide book for more details on each military occupational specialty.
