r/Armyaviation

Hey yall, so I need some advice and I know it’s all going to be up to personal preference but I would like some community insight that hav been there done that. I’m sitting exceptionally high on the OML as of right now. I’ve wanted Blackhawks since I was a kid but now that I know that there is a chance of other advanced aircraft, I’ve been intrigued with the idea of 64s an 47s… I understand that 60’s typically have more duty stations available and mission types, etc. with all of the aviation restructuring what is your insight on best airframe based on the various reasons.

I’m in the process of trying to do the WOFT or high school Flight school/ seat to street. I’ve been calling the phone number (334) 255 0750 that Fort Irwin has provided to me, but I have no luck in getting a hold of somebody. Would really appreciate if somebody could help me out.

With all of the ATI considerations, is it safe to assume they won’t be letting RLO’s transition to warrant anytime soon?

Curious if my one has any insight. Thanks!

Came to flight school wanting Apaches.. got them… now over a year on hold 😒 kinda bummed kinda regretful. Still love the air frame just wish I could move on from purgatory..

What’s shaking? Any news? Can we leave soon orrrrr what are y’all hearing?

How long does it take to get the determination and what does it entail?

I have a couple questions about aviation, aviation officers, available jobs, and spaceflight. Like almost every kid ever, I’ve been into space for as long as I can remember. Other career opportunities and reality have smacked me in the face a few times, but now I have what I’d like to think is a real shot at this pathway.

TLDR: In order to be an astronaut, am I on the right path to major in Aerospace Engineering and then branch aviation? What do I do after that?

I’m currently enlisted, PFC slotted to attend West Point with Prep class of ‘27 and (hopefully) USMA class of ‘31. From my research, there have been 21 astronauts from West Point, and most astronauts are military pilots with a background in engineering, especially aerospace engineering. If I do my best to stick to this pathway, where do I aim to be after graduation? I’m assuming branch aviation, but I haven’t looked into that much if at all. I may not even be medically qualified, with very very slight color blindness.

Does the Army have many fixed-wing aircraft? Does NASA care? Which duty stations will be most beneficial for my goals? Are astronauts usually recruited or do they apply on their own?

I have a lot to look into, but the most pressing concern is my area of study at USMA. Am I on the right path with aerospace engineering? I am interested in engineering (even aerospace type) anyway so even if the big dreams don’t work out, it is a degree I’ll use.

Oh uh I’ll get just fries and a monster

Basically title. Drills at Ft. Jackson wouldn’t really answer any questions about where I’m going or who to contact. Gave me my packet and said piss off.

Will my bags be tossed everywhere during initial inspection like at BCT? Will my phone and laptop be confiscated or can I expect to be able to call/text my wife and kid goodnight on a daily basis?

I consider myself a squared away soldier so far, just looking to cross T’s and dot I’s. I’m going into this expecting BCT part 2.

Thanks!

ETA: I’m a 15Y

Alright I’m not sure how to put this but here goes.

I want to get my A&P but I am looking at using TA benefits as a last resort.

My background is 15T at enlistment, been at my unit for about 7 years before switching units and not doing 15T stuff. Civilian wise, I worked as a contractor at an MRO for heavy commercial and cargo for about a year, and now work in manufacturing for commercial aircraft. I’m coming up on my 3 year mark but it’s only 2 on the job (14 month deployment)

I’ve researched a few things and it looks like I don’t have a whole lot of time doing work in ACN to satisfy the FAA requirements to get the 8610 signed off for testing

So my question is, is there a way to go to a school in the Army that will help me get my A&P? I’ve heard about the NG school “crash course” but that requires a signed 8610.

I’m still currently in the army reserves but I’m not in an aviation unit anymore.

Wow, nothing here on the army av sub about the FHP cuts yet? Crazy. I just saw a by name memo for a unit detailing who can/cant fly/authorized times/modes, etc.

This is unprecedented and im sure there will be no action until the class A's increase, as they are all but guaranteed to.

Discuss.

One of my guys is at WOCS and is getting demerits for stupid irrelevant stuff. Feels like bootcamp all over again. Is that normal? Can people fail out for stupid demerits? What’s a normal amount for WOCS?

I got selected and am waiting for a class date.

What gets done / not done in each one?

I am a younger LT who is a 64 driver, I don’t fail height and weight and even if I did, I definitely do not fail tape.

I have had a high body fat percentage (currently around 26%) my entire life while never actually being fat (skinny fat), even growing up playing sports and eating moderately healthy. I have a RMR around 1900 per day so not particularly high. I’ve done exercise, caloric defect dieting and for whatever reason just can’t beat this stubborn stomach fat that every guy in my family has.

As an aviator are we even candidates for any GLP 1 or does it turn into a downslip?

Hey I’ve been heavily thinking about reclassing to 15n. I’m kinda tired of being a 91c in the reserves so I want to do 15n active duty I don’t know a lot about aircrafts but I do know a good deal about electricity. I do like to work with my hands but I want to do something new that’s not a 91 series. My plan is to go overseas to Korea(most likely Humphrey). The unit I am with can make this happen for me. What I really want to find out is if the work days will run much later than 17:00. I don’t mind the work that I’ll have to do and I know we’ll need field projects ready from time to time which may cause us to stay late. But if a reclass means staying on a flight line late hours more then once or maybe twice a week then 15N is probably not for me.

Is the QOL better in aviation, compared to regular army?

Are there 5 year contracts for 15T/15U?

NG 67J captain here. I had a T10 mob delayed by 6 weeks and already gave up my previous orders for said mob.

Any creative courses I could attend (and justify to my state) in the next 4-6 weeks?

hey so I’m going to college in the fall and am joining either Afrotc or army rotc and I’m trying to figure out which one in hopes of becoming a pilot the thing im worried about is I had a subdural hematoma 6 years ago I have no side effects and never had a seizure and got recent mri and it was perfect but still question which branch is easier to get a waiver for anyone here with knowledge or experience with waivers in the army?