How to Become a Helicopter Pilot in the Army

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What You Should Know About Becoming an Army Helicopter Pilot More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Fred van Zwieten | permalink
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Flying aircraft is a coveted career in the United States armed services, and the process to become a military pilot is a competitive one. Most candidates need at least a bachelor’s degree to apply. The exception is the Army, where the fleet consists mainly of helicopters rather than fixed-wing aircraft.
Tags: Becoming a helicopter pilot army military rotary training requirements army helicopter pilot warrant officer military combat training helicopter pilot school united states army military

For further reading: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/ss/rotarypilot.htm ^[1]

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What is a Warrant Officer? More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Annie Billings | permalink
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An Army Warrant Officer is an expert in their career field. Learn about Warrant Officer recruiting, Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), pay & more.
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For further reading: http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/warrant-officer.html ^[2]

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Aviation Officer, Pilot Jobs (15) More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by GC GRUPO | permalink
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Learn about becoming an Army Aviation Officer. Command and control aviation platoons and lead operations using helicopters. Explore aviation jobs at goarmy.com.
Tags: aviation officer, helicopter pilot jobs, helicopter pilot careers, aircraft pilot jobs

For further reading: http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/transportation-and-aviation/aviation-officer.html ^[3]

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How to Become an Army Pilot More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Kendra Briggs | permalink
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Becoming an Army pilot for the U.S. Army means learning to pilot Army rotary wing aircraft, such as the famous Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook and Kiowa Warrior helicopters. If you become an Army aviator, you may fly on combat, rescue or...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Army-Pilot ^[4]

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Become an Army Pilot: Education and Career Roadmap More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Lil 039 Camo | permalink
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Individuals searching for Become an Army Pilot: Education and Career Roadmap found the following information and resources relevant and helpful.
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For further reading: http://study.com/articles/Become_an_Army_Pilot_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html ^[5]

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Military Helicopter Pilot Requirements More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Susan Eaves | permalink
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All five branches of the United States military employ helicopter pilots for combat and non-combat uses. Each branch uses similar types of helicopters, with minor differences between each type. For ...

For further reading: http://work.chron.com/military-helicopter-pilot-requirements-16391.html ^[6]

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Army Requirements to Enter Helicopter Flight Training More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Cameron Wood | permalink
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Army helicopter pilots fly OH-58 Kiowa, UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook combat helicopters, as of 2012. They learn to fly these helicopters in Army aviation school, where each ...

For further reading: http://work.chron.com/army-requirements-enter-helicopter-flight-training-8292.html ^[7]

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Qualifications for Army Helicopter Pilots More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Christina Roland | permalink
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Helicopter pilots in the U.S. Army do more than transport soldiers and deliver supplies. They also provide combat support and quick-strikes and engage targets at long-range. Aviation pilots are ...

For further reading: http://work.chron.com/qualifications-army-helicopter-pilots-14839.html ^[8]

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Susan Eaves, Lil 039 Camo, Annie Billings, Fred van Zwieten, Cameron Wood, GC GRUPO, Christina Roland, Kendra Briggs

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1. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armytrng/ss/rotarypilot.htm

2. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/warrant-officer.html

3. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/transportation-and-aviation/aviation-officer.html

4. http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Army-Pilot

5. http://study.com/articles/Become_an_Army_Pilot_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html

6. http://work.chron.com/military-helicopter-pilot-requirements-16391.html

7. http://work.chron.com/army-requirements-enter-helicopter-flight-training-8292.html

8. http://work.chron.com/qualifications-army-helicopter-pilots-14839.html