I am currently an E-4 92L (Petroleum Laboratory Specialist). I want to work towards becoming a helicopter pilot. What steps should i take?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 May 2018 17:58:05 -0400

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made May 7 at 2018 6:04 PM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Mon, 07 May 2018 18:04:43 -0400

requires a warrant officer packet - which your retention NCO should have available - also a few medical examinations etc etc

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2018 8:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 May 2018 08:34:10 -0400

I would say 1 check the prerequisites on the website. 2 let your chain of command know. 3 sift test. 4 flight physical. Then the letters of recommendation. You may want to consider doing soldier of the month boards as an E4. I say this because it will put you on some of the people you will being asking for an lor froms radar in a good way.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 11:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 23:11:23 -0400

Make sure you have a bachelor's degree (in anything). Take the SIFT Test, GT 110 or above, flight physical, perfect vision, no mental (behavioral heath) issues, get recommendations, and complete the warrant officer packet!

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 12 at 2020 11:49 AM

SPC David S. — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:49:48 -0500

The big thing to check on as well is your color vision. Was an issue for many when I was in.

Good news is that there is a demand - however attached is a good article about the shortage issue.

Good Luck!

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/08/07/the-pilot-shortage-the-armys-struggle-to-fix-its-aviation-problems/

https://www.nationalguard.com/153a-rotary-wing-aviator

The pilot shortage: The Army’s struggle to fix its aviation problems

The Army's pilot manning looks good on paper, but data shows that the Army needs nearly 700 more pilots.