Press each service for an opening if you truly want to fly military helicopters.

Then take the one that presents itself first.

Do some searches here and other places for information.

What ever question you have, it's most likely already been answered.

Some places to start pushing the SEARCH button:

APTAP.org
kiowapilots.com
verticalreference.com
flyingsquadron.com/forums
airwarriors.com/forum/forum.php
Warrant Officers The CavHooah Blog – Cavalry and Military Articles and Info
(watch the first thunderstruck video, then watch the second)
If you aren't pumped up after those then you need to fly widebodies.

Advice I was give was to pick the coolest mission you can out of flight school because that is most likely NOT the last thing you will do in your career. Have fun early in your career, while you are young.


I followed the above and got to fly the AH-64A out of flight school. It was a blast. In fact all the missions are great in their own right. However, after the Army you won't be able to shoot bad people unless you have a really good lawyer or a good job.

In all seriousness, I highly encourage you to follow your dreams.

Once you are in, this will become your job, your hobby, and the folks around you will be your family.

Don't forget the Coast Guard. Those guys/girls have a good mission too!
You are embarking on a LONG road.
Good luck.

PS USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!