Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 9/21/2007

Question
In any of the armed forces what age limit to the military have for pilots to become pilots, and is thier a college or school that trains  helicopter pilots ?

Answer
Dear Adam --

If you qualify for the training, the military will send you to flight school to learn to fly helicopters.

Generally you must be a commissioned officer or a warrant officer to fly helicopters.  This usually means you need at least an associates degree so you can earn your warrant or commission.  However, very high quality candidates can earn the right to go to Officer Candidate School or Warrant Officer School right out of basic training.

To qualify to be a pilot, you must have 20/20 eye sight, be physically fit, have strong mechanical aptitude on your Armed Services vocational Aptitude Battery, and fast reflexes as demonstrated by a number of tests the military will put you through.

Therefor, you must be at least 18 years of age, but no older than the entry age limit (currently around 40 years of age).

Good luck to you.