School Recommendations for AROTC GTG ADO desiring Aviation

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I’m currently in the Army and have 2 years of college done. I’m looking to do Green to Gold (ADO) starting the fall semester of 2020. My immediate desire is to Branch Aviation, which I know most likely means I’d fly rotor wing, but my long term goal is to fly for FedEx. In order to best set myself up to reach that long term goal, I’m asking for recommendations for schools (aviation program + AROTC) and the particular program to focus on.
I’ve looked into Embry-Riddle and a few other similar schools.
 
Honestly, if you want the best opportunity to bulk up on hours of flight time, becoming an officer is probably not your best bet.

In Army aviation, the majority of flight hours are accumulated by CWO's. Junior officers will fly through O-3, but the responsibilities of leadership and administration creep into the equation and take away from flying. The CWO's just fly.

There are many other members who are more familiar with this than me, so hopefully they will chime in.
 
I’m currently in the Army and have 2 years of college done. I’m looking to do Green to Gold (ADO) starting the fall semester of 2020. My immediate desire is to Branch Aviation, which I know most likely means I’d fly rotor wing, but my long term goal is to fly for FedEx. In order to best set myself up to reach that long term goal, I’m asking for recommendations for schools (aviation program + AROTC) and the particular program to focus on.
I’ve looked into Embry-Riddle and a few other similar schools.

Thank you for your service. Here are a few schools that have both AROTC and aviation and their respective programs to focus on if you want to fly for fedex - your ultimate goal is to get your R-ATP license then, I assume. My DS is a HS senior who is going ROTC and also wants to be, eventually, an airline pilot.
Embry Riddle - Aeronautical Science, with Flight. https://erau.edu/degrees/bachelor/aeronautical-science/
Florida Institute of Technology - Aeronautical Science, with flight. https://www.fit.edu/programs/melbourne/
Purdue University - Professional Flight - https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/professional-flight
Ohio State - https://aviation.osu.edu/students/degree-programs - a few different paths-
Arizona State - Professional Flight - https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/aviation/

University of North Dakota - Aviation http://aviation.und.edu/

Here is an example of the ROTC battalion page - please look up the same for each school you are interested https://militaryscience.asu.edu/

If you're just getting started in looking into this, keep an eye on options to get flight hours away from these universities/ privately - because hoo-ahh they are expensive to get at the schools.

You should also look at charter opportunities where airlines today "hire" in-school students and lock them up to work for them after graduation. Could be a great way to get some of your flight costs covered -sometimes they offer things like paying for instrument rating or multi-engine hours to students.

Good Luck Sir or Maam and hope this helps you.
 
Honestly, if you want the best opportunity to bulk up on hours of flight time, becoming an officer is probably not your best bet.

In Army aviation, the majority of flight hours are accumulated by CWO's. Junior officers will fly through O-3, but the responsibilities of leadership and administration creep into the equation and take away from flying. The CWO's just fly.

There are many other members who are more familiar with this than me, so hopefully they will chime in.

My understanding is that most airlines don't consider rotary time. So my main concern would be to set myself up for that future fixed-wing time by at least getting my degree sooner rather than later. I could drop a warrant packet now and hope to get a flight school slot but then I'd still have to finish my last two years of school for my B.S. at some point before being considered for a fixed wing job, even in the Air NG..
 
Also, does anyone have information/experience regarding MTSU and its aviation program?
 
My understanding is that most airlines don't consider rotary time. So my main concern would be to set myself up for that future fixed-wing time by at least getting my degree sooner rather than later. I could drop a warrant packet now and hope to get a flight school slot but then I'd still have to finish my last two years of school for my B.S. at some point before being considered for a fixed wing job, even in the Air NG..

Most of the major airlines or one of their feeder affiliates offer Rotary Transition programs now that consider rotary time and offer paid training to make the transition to fixed-wing. It may mean a couple of years in the Regionals but it’s paid for by them, not you.

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I’m currently in the Army and have 2 years of college done. I’m looking to do Green to Gold (ADO) starting the fall semester of 2020. My immediate desire is to Branch Aviation, which I know most likely means I’d fly rotor wing, but my long term goal is to fly for FedEx. In order to best set myself up to reach that long term goal, I’m asking for recommendations for schools (aviation program + AROTC) and the particular program to focus on.
I’ve looked into Embry-Riddle and a few other similar schools.
I’m currently in the Army and have 2 years of college done. I’m looking to do Green to Gold (ADO) starting the fall semester of 2020. My immediate desire is to Branch Aviation, which I know most likely means I’d fly rotor wing, but my long term goal is to fly for FedEx. In order to best set myself up to reach that long term goal, I’m asking for recommendations for schools (aviation program + AROTC) and the particular program to focus on.
I’ve looked into Embry-Riddle and a few other similar schools.
Word of advice or more like something to really strive for. A relative of mine was the first female master engine mechanic in the US some time ago who went on to lead FedEx Engine Maint then on to Alaska Air Engine Maint. She was always asked what does it take to get into Fedex as a pilot. The number one thing for those coveted positions is make sure you are the (One) seat on anything you fly. The competition is always fierce for places like FedEx, UPS etc.
 
My son went to Purdue. Great college and it has a great aviation program as well as a good Rotc program. Nothing against Embry Riddle, but it wouldnt be my first choice although they too have a great aviation program. My son's second choice and you dont hear it mentioned too often here is Florida Institute of Technology. Nice school and really good aviation program and they do have AROTC there. Just to let you know my son just took his dollar ride on a
T-38. Actually that is a lie. The first ride ended 10 minutes in after one of the engines overheated and they had to land quickly
 
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