I love this channel. I've been recently getting myself on track to reclass and go down the 153A route, and this channel has been the biggest blessing I could have asked for.

@scud-runner

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for the support and good luck on getting selected.

This helps me out a ton in my situation. Thank you.

@scud-runner

7 ай бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks for the comment.

Awesome video, i’m losing weight right now and in A&p School as well as a fixed wing pilot, I’ve been around army aviation for about a year now with friends of army aviation and it’s truly amazing, the only thing that throws me away from it is the 10 year ADSO

@MrZachgonz

Жыл бұрын

Your first 4 years is all training anyway. So I get why it’s 10 years not 6. Only downside is if you don’t make the cut, you’re stuck in a 10 year contract.

@scud-runner

Жыл бұрын

I agree, man. I’ll be posting a video that covers the negatives about Army Aviation, and this is a huge negative aspect.

Amazing video! It’d be awesome if you could also do a comparison video between Army aviation and aviation in the rest of the branches, especially Air Force

@scud-runner

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s a great idea. I would like to do a future video with pilots from sister services to make a video like this. Hopefully it’s something I can do in the future.

I have been researching about army aviation since around August of last year. I'm 31 about to turn 32 with a 2 year degree, living at home, and currently working an entry level "tech job" that my buddy had a hand in during hiring process. The pay is decent but the workplace isn't the greatest. I'm about a year and a half in and don't see any upward movement or lateral transition without continuing schooling (expensive and don't want debt). Had over ten jobs since high school and haven't found that "thing" I'm passionate about. I've always been interested in the military and aviation so hopefully I can get to the board selection before 33. Just wished I knew about street to seat earlier. The 10 year ADSO is scary (technically 12 year from my research) but your video definitely helps so thank you!

@scud-runner

5 ай бұрын

I absolutely know that feeling of being in a job that pays the bills but is unfulfilling. I enjoy being an army pilot and it’s full of adventure and excitement. It certainly has its ups and downs. There are times that suck but for the most part I love my job and I do get fulfillment from it. The 12 year adso sucks for sure. But so does being in a soul sucking job you are not passionate about. You are right at the cut off and I think you would still have a great chance of getting an age waiver if you decided apply in the next year or two. This assumption is based off of what I’ve seen in the past few years. Good luck man and reach out if you have any other questions.

Does anyone feel like reason no 3 should be reason no 1? Proper flying is flying for the military, not disrespecting all the other pilots, but when we flick the switch, all bets are off. No civilian pilot can afford (regulations or money wise) to fly the way we do.

I'm in the process of putting together a warrant officer application packet now. I've wanted to be a helicopter pilot since I was a child. I'm 25 now and don't want to waste any more time and live to regret not having ever being an army pilot. thank you for this video it's been really motivating.

@scud-runner

8 ай бұрын

Outstanding. That’s awesome to hear! You are still relatively young, so that’s good. Good luck, and if you need anything, feel free to reach out.

@nazarethbarker4937

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm meeting with the recruiter today. He said he would be willing to submit the packet for me but was really pushing for me to enlist first. I've been watching all your videos they've helped me out a lot, I've ordered the study guides you recommended and started getting myself back into good physical shape. I'm confident that I'll be able to study enough to get good test scores, I'm just a little worried about not knowing any active duty personal to write me a letter of recommendation, I did take a job with the local prison recently so I'm hoping a letter from one of the senior officers there will suffice. I also have a federal police officer who is willing to write me a letter. My goal is to try to get this all together by the next deadline in January, otherwise the next soonest in May.@@scud-runner

I'm doing national guard AV out of ROTC. I could not imagine doing active duty with the 10 year ADSO.

@scud-runner

8 ай бұрын

Oh nice. They both have their pros and cons. If I were you I’d try to lock down an AGR job and try to get as many hours as possible to hit the ATP minimums.

Im an 18 year old with 50+ of private pilot training. The benefits of free training and free college seem nice but 10 years of service doesn’t seem worth it to me if my main goal is to get to the airlines. Still on the fence

@scud-runner

7 ай бұрын

That’s certainly a fair view point. The free training and the fact that you will qualify for the restricted ATP are big benefits. But the Army comes with a lot of sacrifice and 10 years is not easy. I think it was better at 6 years. Only you can choose. Good luck on your journey and reach out if you have any questions.

Just do 4 years and use your GI bill to get your commercial ratings. Work as a tour pilot or cfi for 2 years and then bam you’re set for a good career actually doing your job flying 200-500 hours a year. Or commit 10 years to the army and only fly 100 hours a year and lay out containers more than touch a helicopter. FYI the civilian industry doesn’t give a crap if you’re a military pilot. They want to meet insurance requirements.

@scud-runner

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. This is all certainly an option and doable but does come at a cost. The big benefit of being a military pilot is qualifying for the restricted ATP. I definitely agree the Army does miss-use pilots and it gets frustrating. I’ve loaded and unloaded my fair share of containers. But you can’t ignore the benefits. I will admit I am looking forward to completing my ADSO and going to the airlines but I’m glad I will be able to use the restricted ATP and all of the experience I gained in the Army.

@mattkeller2861

8 ай бұрын

@@scud-runner if going to the airlines is someone’s passion then going to the military first only hurts them. The amount of seniority you lose is probably millions of dollars lost especially with the 10 year adso.

@briannac2231

7 ай бұрын

@@mattkeller2861wow do you really think so, I was thinking of doing that

What happens if you get hurt of something during training? Will you get chartered out or will they reclassify you to another mos

@scud-runner

2 ай бұрын

They will first try to get you healthy enough again to get you back on an up-slip. If that doesn’t happen they will reclass you to a new MOS or if you are already in you’d go back to your old MOS.

Do warrant officers ever go commissioned later in their career in a restricted line officer capacity?

@scud-runner

9 ай бұрын

This is an option but rarely happens. You are more likely to see a commissioned officer become a warrant because they enjoy flying more than administration and operations.

I’m colorblind, so I can’t be a pilot. Does anybody know if there’s any possibility of me getting a waiver? I’ve heard it can happen, but looking for some other sources.

@scud-runner

8 ай бұрын

The answer you are looking for is in AR 50-501. It should be in chapter four if I can recall correctly from the last time I read it. Unfortunately I think color blindness is taken pretty seriously. That being said, I would not self eliminate if you have a passion for aviation. Let a flight doctor give you recommendations and they may be able to help you.

Any preference for a 31 year old who used to be a deputy sheriff in Florida? Career change time.

@MrZachgonz

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of some agencies taking a chance and training their pilots, have you looked into that?

@reaperboy36

Жыл бұрын

@@MrZachgonzMy agency is political, and CBP Air and Marine isn’t offering me what I want. Army may offer it, however.

@MrZachgonz

Жыл бұрын

@@reaperboy36I can understand that. I’m in a similar boat as you but I work in aerospace. Haven’t liked it in awhile and have been looking into ROTC/SMP for an aviation commission. I’m 30 as well so close to your age.

@scud-runner

Жыл бұрын

Do your research but if you are passionate about aviation then do it. The good news is you are young enough to not require an age waiver. If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out. Good luck.

@reaperboy36

Жыл бұрын

@@scud-runnerI’ve got a combined 40 hours logged in a C172S since I was 16 in Civil Air Patrol, civvy world is too expensive for me to continue it without vast amounts of debt that does not compute compared to old salary levels I was making. Now I’m making decent money but it’s earmarked for marriage and baby things. I’m passionate about flying but I don’t want to get jammed into a rock and a hard spot again but at this rate if the Army’ll take me as a pilot, idc if it’s a 12 year contract, anything is better than civilian world at this rate and time.

Does helicopter training transfer to fix wing?

@scud-runner

2 ай бұрын

Depends on what you mean. Short answer yes. If you want to pursue the airlines later after your Army aviation career the FAA requires at least 750 total hours of flight time that can be in a helicopter or fixed wing. They do require at least 250 of those hours be fixed wing. This is called the restricted ATP. If you are talking about just the skills in general then yes they do. Landing and takeoff are different but cruise flight and cockpit management are pretty much the same.

High 3 > BRS

Can I become an Rotary Wing Aviator Warrant Officer in the reserves without prior service?

@scud-runner

5 ай бұрын

Of course. People do all the time. Prior service is not a requirement.

@booneboone9705

5 ай бұрын

@@scud-runner Thank you, I needed an answer because I'm trying to change my life🙏🏾😔

How do you like MedEvac so far?

@scud-runner

Жыл бұрын

I really like MEDEVAC. It’s a great mission, super rewarding, and most of the time the mission is very simple from an aviation standpoint. I definitely recommend if you want to go 60s. Assault is a great mission as well and you do learn a lot of great things but it’s alot more planning.

What does ADSO stand for?

@scud-runner

5 ай бұрын

Additional Service Obligation

Can I be an army aviator if I wear glasses?

@scud-runner

6 ай бұрын

Yes. I know people in that have gotten PRK or their vision is good enough to get a waiver. Plenty of pilots wear glasses. Color blindness isn’t waiverable though. The best thing to do is consult with a flight doctor and they can tell you.

20* in your class easy

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