Sgt Grit Marine Forums

Well, my question is very simple. What are the requirements to be a pilot in the Corps? I heard you need to have a 4-year degree in the Air Force, is it the same in the marines? Also, do you have to be a citizen to be allowed to fly? I heard that to be in a submarine you have to but is it the same for aircraft?

Thanks for the help. 

Yup! ya need a 4 year degree........Ask the Pilot on the Board, dcracer, she's an AH-1W Cobra Pilot.  Every Pilot I knew and flew with was a US Citizen.  Go ask the USN board about Subs, stands to reason, they are part of the Nuclear Arsenal.

Yes, for the Marine Corps you need a 4 year degree.  You also have to be a commissioned officer (a degree is a requirement for a commission...) You can get commissioned through ROTC, USNA, OCC... but it needs to be on an air contract (these are limited).  You also have to complete TBS before flight school and only then can start the flight training progression.  As for citizen requirements... I know of one AF non-citizen (A-10 pilot), but no Marines.  I'm not sure if it's a requirement though. 

 Thanks guys. I thought so... but i wanted to make sure. what about tanks because that is what i'd like to do when i join. Tanks or infantry. 

What about tanks?  What do you want to do?  Be a tank or infantry officer?  If so, then you need a 4 year degree (I ask cause you were interested in teh pilot program.)  If you want to be enlisted, then a high school diploma.  Why don't you fill out your profile...

I'm sorry, i wasn't explicit enough... I don't have a 4-year degree so i'm going to join as enlisted. I am 24 years old and a venezuelan citizen in process to become a legal resident. My question was if you need to be an officer to be a tank crewman.

Then go to the Marine Recruiter, have you birth certifcate, Immigrayion paper/card, and High School diploma with you.

I believe to get a Marine Corps comission you need citizenship...