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Fly-Til-I-Die24-7 · October 15th, 2009, 07:51

Okay so been thinking about switching from civilian to the military side of aviation for several reasons and was considering the USMC aviation program bc they "guarantee" a flight slot. Now i was not born yesterday and i have dealt with recruiters before so i figured i would turn to a source that could maybe give me some info without only worrying about the bonus they get for signing me up.

A few things, i am 27 (too old?), have less than perfect vision (PRK an option?), have a 4 years degree in Aviation Technology (includes CFI-II, MEI, and 500hrs+ TT). What will the afore mentioned do or not do for me?

Why considering the change? Why not? Military aviation has always been interesting to me, i have always felt that i was cut out for a military career, and the civilian aviation industry has left little to be desired.

Thanks guys i look forward to some responses and all input will be appreciated much!

October 15th, 2009, 07:51	#1
Fly-Til-I-Die24-7 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 15 Blog Entries: 1	USMC Guaranteed flight slots Okay so been thinking about switching from civilian to the military side of aviation for several reasons and was considering the USMC aviation program bc they "guarantee" a flight slot. Now i was not born yesterday and i have dealt with recruiters before so i figured i would turn to a source that could maybe give me some info without only worrying about the bonus they get for signing me up. A few things, i am 27 (too old?), have less than perfect vision (PRK an option?), have a 4 years degree in Aviation Technology (includes CFI-II, MEI, and 500hrs+ TT). What will the afore mentioned do or not do for me? Why considering the change? Why not? Military aviation has always been interesting to me, i have always felt that i was cut out for a military career, and the civilian aviation industry has left little to be desired. Thanks guys i look forward to some responses and all input will be appreciated much! __________________ If the imagined future is better it gives you hope or pleasurable anticipation. If it is worse it creates anxiety. Both are illusionory so focus on what is happening right now.