How is life in Army Aviation? Also, what duty stations are good?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:53:42 -0500

I have ft Stewart , Drum , and Lewis

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 23 at 2017 8:50 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:50:11 -0500

First of all congratulations and welcome to the team. All duty stations are what you make of them. I was last stationed at Fort Drum and to say I heard anything positive about it would be a lie. So if you struggle with deciding a duty station remember you and your thoughts are what make it.

Response by SSG Richard Hively made Nov 24 at 2017 4:00 PM

SSG Richard Hively — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:00:42 -0500

I liked Ft Drum because of the area and it was only 6hrs from my Dads house so 4 day weekends I spent the time with him and other family members.

Response by SPC Todd Rhoades made Nov 25 at 2017 12:01 PM

SPC Todd Rhoades — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:01:26 -0500

If you are about high speed low drag, then you will do well as a Mountain soldier. The post is relatively new, compared to what it was in 87 when we reactivated it. Lots of retirees in the area that support the troops. One thing for sure, it will tell you what you are made of.
Climb to Glory!

Response by SGT David Williams made Nov 25 at 2017 12:43 PM

SGT David Williams — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:43:20 -0500

I have been lucky enough to spend almost 20 years in army aviation as crew chief, mechanic and hydraulic specialist. I finished as a technical inspector for an AVIM support section after which I was hired as a contractor to continue working in the field. Looking back i would not change a thing. My last duty station was with the 101st which has a very large aviation wing. While the work load was extreme when deployed, it was also very rewarding. We were lucky enough to have very good officers and NCOs that understood the amount work and took care of the troops exceptionally well. I was never with the 10th Mountain but we relieved them on deployments a few times and they seemed like an outstanding unit overall. I can say the 1st Cav and 101st were both great units to be assigned to for aviation. As with any job in the Army, it is as good or as bad as you make it.

Response by CW2 Tyson Parker made Nov 28 at 2017 6:02 PM

CW2 Tyson Parker — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:02:26 -0500

Avoid Drum unless you love the cold and nothing to do. You’re job in aviation is basically the worst job in all of aviation. Flight Ops is the most thankless job.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 3:06 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 03:06:47 -0500

I have been a 15P for soon to be 5 years and my first duty station was Ft. Wainwright, AK and I spent 9 months at Camp Humphreys Korea and now I am currently station at Wheeler Airfield Hawaii. I highly recommend Alaska if you get the chance. Its a beautiful place and unique experience you cant get elsewhere.