Is 7532 (Pilot, F/A-18 Hornet) a Good MOS?
United States Marine Corps · Military Occupational Specialty
Quick Facts — 7532 (Pilot, F/A-18 Hornet)
AIT / Training
44 weeks
Training Location
NAS Pensacola, FL / Fleet Replacement Squadron
Career Field
Aviation
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About 7532 Pilot, F/A-18 Hornet
Naval aviator qualified to fly the F/A-18A+/C/D Hornet in air superiority, close air support, deep air support, and strike missions. Operates from both land bases and aircraft carriers.
44 weeks
NAS Pensacola, FL / Fleet Replacement Squadron
Aviation
Recruiter vs. Reality
What the Recruiter Says
You'll fly the F/A-18 Hornet — a multi-role fighter that does air-to-air, air-to-ground, and everything in between. Marine Hornet pilots deploy on aircraft carriers alongside Navy squadrons and from expeditionary airfields forward. It's the most versatile tactical jet in the Marine Corps inventory.
What It's Actually Like
The F/A-18 community is the backbone of Marine fixed-wing tactical aviation. You'll train for air-to-air combat, drop precision munitions in close air support of Marines on the ground, and conduct deep strikes against strategic targets. Carrier qualifications are required — landing a jet on a ship at night in bad weather is exactly as difficult as it sounds. VMFA and VMFA(AW) squadrons deploy frequently and the training tempo between deployments is relentless. The Hornet is being replaced by the F-35B/C, so the community is in transition — but the flying hours and tactical experience are unmatched.