Pilot
Albany, NY · On-site
FLY FOR THE MARINES The United States Marine Corps is seeking the next generation of elite warriors to take to the skies as Marine Corps Pilots . As a Pilot, you do more than just fly; you will be a ...
Pilot
Albany, NY · On-site
FLY FOR THE MARINES The United States Marine Corps is seeking the next generation of elite warriors to take to the skies as Marine Corps Pilots . As a Pilot, you do more than just fly; you will be a ...
Textron Systems is recruiting for a pilot to support adversary training and flight operations for US Navy, Marine Corps, and USAF missions. The role requires extensive fighter pilot credentials ...
Textron Systems is recruiting for a pilot to support adversary training and flight operations for US Navy, Marine Corps, and USAF missions. The role requires extensive fighter pilot credentials ...
A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Fighter Pilot to operate the Dassault Mirage F-1 in support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training missions. The role involves employing fighter ...
A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Fighter Pilot to operate the Dassault Mirage F-1 in support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training missions. The role involves employing fighter ...
Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME
NV · On-site
Position Summary You will serve as a +4th /5th Gen Pilot SME within the Joint Simulated Environmen ... Course graduate, Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics graduate, Navy TOPGUN graduate, or ...
Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME
NV · On-site
Position Summary You will serve as a +4th /5th Gen Pilot SME within the Joint Simulated Environmen ... Course graduate, Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics graduate, Navy TOPGUN graduate, or ...
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards ...
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards ...
Pilot - Skillbridge
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards ...
Pilot - Skillbridge
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards ...
$150 - $200/hr
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
$150 - $200/hr
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot scheduling, training, NATOPS/Standards ...
... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ... Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot scheduling, training, NATOPS/Standards ...
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC
Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$93K - $116K/yr
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC
Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$93K - $116K/yr
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$93K - $116K/yr
Fighter Pilot - Pt. Mugu - ATAC Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$93K - $116K/yr
Fighter Pilot - Pt. Mugu - ATAC Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
$125 - $150/hr
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATACDescriptionWho We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion ... Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ...
$125 - $150/hr
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATACDescriptionWho We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion ... Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ...
Helicopter Pilot
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site +1
$25K/mo
... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site +1
$25K/mo
... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
$100 - $125/hr
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC ( Job Number:344450 ) Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 ... Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ...
$100 - $125/hr
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC ( Job Number:344450 ) Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 ... Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ...
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead ...
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force ... pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
$200 - $250/hr
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC (344866 ) Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
$200 - $250/hr
Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC (344866 ) Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 ... Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th ...
Helicopter Pilot
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site +1
$82K - $93K/yr
... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
Helicopter Pilot
Twentynine Palms, CA · On-site +1
$82K - $93K/yr
... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
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... the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, the largest Marine Corps ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...
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$49.5K - $63.3K
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How much do marine corps pilot jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine corps pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Marine Corps pilot?
A Marine Corps Pilot is an officer trained to fly and operate military aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps. They support combat, reconnaissance, and transport missions, flying helicopters, fighter jets, or tiltrotor aircraft like the MV-22 Osprey. Their duties include mission planning, navigation, aerial combat, and coordination with ground forces. Marine Corps Pilots undergo rigorous training, starting with Officer Candidates School (OCS), followed by flight training in the Naval Aviation pipeline. They play a critical role in Marine Corps operations worldwide.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Marine Corps pilot?
To excel as a Marine Corps Pilot, you must possess strong spatial awareness, advanced problem-solving abilities, and meet rigorous educational and physical requirements, including completion of Officer Candidate School and flight training. Proficiency with advanced navigation systems, radar, communications equipment, and military-grade aircraft is necessary, along with maintaining relevant flight certifications. Leadership, resilience under pressure, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills for this demanding role. Mastering these competencies ensures mission readiness, safety, and effective coordination in high-stakes military operations.
What does a typical work environment look like for a Marine Corps pilot?
Marine Corps Pilots operate in diverse and dynamic environments, ranging from air bases and aircraft carriers to deployed locations around the world. Their daily routine includes flight planning and briefings, conducting missions or training exercises, and maintaining close communication with ground, aircrew, and command personnel. Because missions can be unpredictable, flexibility and adaptability are crucial, with work hours often extending beyond a traditional schedule. Teamwork is emphasized, as pilots routinely collaborate with support staff and other military branches to accomplish objectives. This environment fosters strong camaraderie and a shared sense of purpose among service members.
Can I be a Marine Corps Pilot in the Marine Corps?
Yes, the Marine Corps employs pilots who are commissioned officers, typically requiring a bachelor's degree, passing a flight physical, and completing Officer Candidate School or the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). Candidates must also meet age, citizenship, and medical standards, and complete flight training at designated military aviation schools. Successful completion of these steps allows qualified individuals to serve as Marine Corps pilots.
How do you become a Marine Corps pilot?
To become a Marine Corps pilot, candidates must meet age, education, and physical requirements, complete Officer Candidate School or attend the Naval Academy, and then attend the Naval Aviation Training Pipeline, which includes flight school and specialized training. A bachelor's degree, excellent vision, and strong leadership skills are essential, along with passing medical and background checks.
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Pilot
Albany, NY • On-site
Marine Corps Recruiting
Other
Posted 4 days ago
Job description
FLY FOR THE MARINES
The United States Marine Corps is seeking the next generation of elite warriors to take to the skies as Marine Corps Pilots. As a Pilot, you do more than just fly; you will be a leader responsible for planning and executing critical missions in some of the most advanced aircraft ever built.
As a Marine Corps Aviator, you will:
- Fly Advanced Aircraft *with no prerequisite requirement to have flying experience
- Be guaranteed a pilot contract prior to attending basic training
If you are ready for a demanding and rewarding career that combines leadership, service, and high-performance aviation, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.
Additional compensation package
- Basic Housing Allowance (Rent stipend)
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness