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Hello, I plan on joining the Army after high school. I am currently a sophmore. How long does it take to become a helicopter pilot after enlisting?
The long version of the answer is you can't enlist and become a helicopter pilot. You must meet the requirements to become an Army Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer. Enlisted personnel do not fly helicopters. Once you meet those requirements (big one being at least an associates degree), you can then take the Army Flight Aptitude Skills Test (AFAST) and you have to score a certain level to be considered for flight training. Flight training is about 18 months at Fort Rucker, AL and then you are qualified to pilot helicopters. If your heart is set on being a helicopter pilot, I encourage you to then go ahead and work towards a college degree before joining so that you can ensure you meet the qualifications to become a pilot.
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Aaron Shifferly
Expertise
I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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