Most decent paying jobs require anywhere from 1000-2500 RW PIC time. When I say decent I mean low to mid $50's. Your total time will come in handy if you do build helo time and seek to fly as a dual rated pilot for a company that has say a jet and a jet ranger! Hope this helps.
The Army has a "semi-annual flying program", in the 64D its 70hrs min every 6 months which obviously adds up to 140 hrs/yr. That is the minimum you should fly. I averaged 200-250 hrs per year when not deployed. It all depends on the unit, maintenance, # of new pilots in the unit etc. Some...
Congrats and good luck
BCT is 9 weeks of pure suck, playing in the mud. Do what they tell you and you will be fine, after a couple of weeks you'll catch on. Just like the other guys have said, get in better shape before you go.
WOCS has changed recently, not so much about folding socks and...
Lear70,
I'll be looking for an entry-level job in Nashville once I return from Iraq, I'm curious if you can share who you work for, or your opinion of the Nashville job market.
Thanks in advance!
Chris
Sardaddy
I'm about to get out of the Army and trying to apply to the May06 board, I hear the May board typically has fewer DCA slots, should I wait till NOV?
Thanks for your help!
Chris
Greetings from Iraq
I am currently flying the AH-64D in the Army and will be separating after re-deployment later next year. I spent six years in the Air Guard as an enlisted guy and would love to get back into the AF. Any former Army or someone willing to help with info about flying HH-60's in...
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