Posted on Jul 27, 2017
Should I stay in the medical field as a radiology tech or switch to aviation rotor wing pilot?
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I'm a SPC (P) with the civilian license as radiographer. 6yrs TIS. But my dilemma is, that I always wanted to fly helicopters. Would it be wise for military career progression as well as a life out of the military? Thanks in advance!
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In a word. Yes. Makes you more well rounded in each. You get to pursue two dreams- got the best of both worlds. Work hard and do great things SGT (Join to see) . I tagged a few knowledgeable members that can give you great advice from many walks of life and careers.
SP5 Mark Kuzinski MSgt Jason McClish SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG Pete Fleming SGT John " Mac " McConnellCOL Mikel J. Burroughs SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas LTC Stephen F. TSgt Joe C. Capt Dwayne ConyersMSgt Stephen Council SP5 Robert Ruck SSgt Robert Marx Maj William W. "Bill" PriceSgt Steven Thomas SrA Christopher Wright LTC Stephen C. SFC (Join to see) MSG Andrew White
SP5 Mark Kuzinski MSgt Jason McClish SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG Pete Fleming SGT John " Mac " McConnellCOL Mikel J. Burroughs SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas LTC Stephen F. TSgt Joe C. Capt Dwayne ConyersMSgt Stephen Council SP5 Robert Ruck SSgt Robert Marx Maj William W. "Bill" PriceSgt Steven Thomas SrA Christopher Wright LTC Stephen C. SFC (Join to see) MSG Andrew White
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Maj Marty Hogan
SGT (Join to see) - bet. Stay aggressive in your career and never sit on your laurels.
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SGT (Join to see) I always wanted to be a Helicopter Pilot. I was stationed with the 357th Aviation Detachment, SHAPE, Belgium from 1977 to 1980 - our mission was to fly the SACEUR GEN Alexander Haig all over Europe in UH-1's if his regular Air Force DC9 couldn't land in a certain location and get him out to the troops in the major military bases around Europe during the COLD WAR. I had a Commander who a mentor and I really thought about taking the Military Flight Appitude Test, but I went to OCS instead. Here is a great resource for you to review:
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/download/MilitaryFlight.pdf
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/download/MilitaryFlight.pdf
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MSgt Stephen Council - I can't remember her name - she came in, just as I was getting ready to PCS back to the States - she took over as Flight Operations NCO
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - About the time you were leaving, I was coming in, but being detached to AFCENT in the Netherlands. Best duty ever! In my visits to SHAPE, on the road from SHAPE to Chievres there was the best little chocolate shop ever. Could not go without stopping for gifts for everyone.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGM (Join to see) - Yes, I remember we talked about this before - that is awesome - loved that assignment and would love to go back to just visit - there has been a lot of changes. One of the pilots COL Pete is now living over there, at the time he was CW2 Pete and one of the (6) Pilots flying GEN Haig.
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