Helicopter pilot

[jackson1989]

My son will graduate this May and he is slotted to go to UPT. He has recently decided he would like to fly helos. I wondered how that process works. Is it the same as a fixed wing, fighters, heavies meaning the needs of the AF as well as how he performs at UPT dictate the choice?

Just interested in how the process works.

 

[raimius]

He'll do the same path as everyone else, until the end of T-6s, if he gets helos.

So, first, complete IFS. Then, academics and T-6s. Near the end of T-6s, students fill out their track select dream sheet (T-38s, T-1s, or TH-1s). Based on performance, desires, and needs of the Air Force, the available slots will be doled out to the students. If he gets TH-1s, he will PCS to Ft. Rucker to do helicopter training for the 2nd half of UPT. Upon graduation, from Rucker, he'll get his wings and go CV-22s, HH-60s, UH-1s or stay at Rucker as an instructor for an assignment.

More detail starting at post #15 here:
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=35795&page=2

 

[jackson1989]

Thanks Raimus! Great explanation!