How to Become a MEDEVAC Pilot | Tips, Tricks, and Struggles

[@RichardHodges-o6u]

Thank you! I got my PPSEL decades ago and passed the instrument written, but that's all I got. I like hearing the military side of aviation, and I wish you the best. You have the best equipment and (I presume) great missions. FWIW, I also got EMT-B, and drove an ambulance, so I appreciate your role in medevac. You are living the dream. Thanks for your service and enjoy doing it!

[@scud-runner]

Thanks man! I really appreciate the support.

[@jackierushing451]

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[@fullysent8202]

That’s an incredible road you’ve been down man! I’m glad it worked out for you in the long run. I’m a civilian acft. Mechanic at the moment & I’m getting ready to begin my journey to submitting a WOFT packet. (Taking my asvab nxt month & so on from there). Anyway I could PM you for advise here & there for stuff I can’t get from a recruiter? Thanks for the videos btw! Keep em coming 🤙

[@scud-runner]

Thanks for the support, and I am glad you enjoyed the video. You can email me anytime at [e-mail] . Good luck with the ASVAB and don't let the recruiter BS you. If you feel unsure about anything they are telling you hit me up.

[@jordancao2265]

Thank you sir for the video! This is an incredible story, and it’s also the one I’ve been waiting for. I’m at MSBOLC now preparing for Ft Novosel soon. I wanted to ask you what your best advice is for commissioned officers to be the best pilots possible, given that we are leaders/admins first and pilots second? I know that’s a big question and you’ve already given tons of great advice, so anything is appreciated! Also, if you have the knowledge, you discussed RLOs tracking in one of your videos. This is a long way down the road for me, but how would you pursue something like IP?

[@scud-runner]

Thank you for supporting the channel-I’m glad you enjoyed the video! The best advice I can offer is to focus on flight school and enjoy your time learning. Once you get to your unit and begin progression, mastering the basics is key. Study and know your aircraft, especially the -10 (chapters 2, 5, 8, and 9). Make sure you understand basic airspace, instruments, and read the .4 Fundamentals of Flight. Familiarize yourself with the ATM and the common standards for all the maneuvers you’ll be graded on during progression. This can seem overwhelming at first, but remember you don’t need to know everything right away. If you commit to studying just one hour a night during progression, you’ll build a strong foundation. Once you’re out of progression, fly as much as possible and push yourself to get out of your comfort zone. I did this by taking on flight lead responsibilities during cross-country flights to TDY locations like NTC, port ops, and exercises. This not only forced me to learn but also showed fellow PCs that I had initiative. Balancing this with leadership duties can be tough, but you can do it. As for tracking IP, there are a few opportunities. The first is to keep an eye out for a MILPR message that usually comes out once a year, allowing RLOs to apply to track IP. A key prerequisite is at least 50 hours of PC time, so aim to make PC quickly and build up those hours to stay competitive. While 50 hours is the minimum, more is always better. Another option is to PCS to Fort Rucker and apply for the USAARL 67J position, which often leads to automatic selection for IPC. Finally, you can try to get stationed at Fort Rucker at either Flat Iron or MED Doctrine Course and attempt to walk on. I know this is a long response, but there’s a lot to cover in our profession. Best of luck with flight school, and feel free to reach out if you have more questions!

[@jordancao2265]

@@scud-runner Thank you, sir. These videos have played no small part in assisting and motivating me in the journey so far. Fly safe!

[@reedlimberg8603]

Hey sir, I’m a warrant in flight school rn. What would you recommend for me in your experience for warrants getting into medevac. Other than writing the ccwo ahead of time and requesting it. It is my dream to fly medevac at least for most of my time. Funny enough to hear you were at fort sill 😂I just came from there as I was a fire control nco at 75th bde and then at 2-18, thanks ahead for the response.

[@scud-runner]

Congrats on flight school! It’s great to see your passion for MEDEVAC. While nothing guarantees a MEDEVAC slot, you’re on the right track by reaching out to the CCWO early. Leaders prefer placing individuals where they have strong interest, but unit needs matter too. To further enhance your chances, consider enrolling in the MEDEVAC Doctrine Course before leaving Fort Rucker. Speak with Bravo Company about this two-week course; having formal training will strengthen your case for a MEDEVAC position. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps, and best of luck!

[@reedlimberg8603]

@@scud-runner thanks I’ll look into it, also keep up the hard work. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, well before I was selected. They’re very helpful, and have made my experience easier, keep up the aircraft series as a fixed wing guy they have been my favorite. No one else is doing it 🤘🏽

[@scud-runner]

Thanks brother. I appreciate the unwavering support. Most of all I’m glad they are value added to the community because that’s always been my aim. I will keep them coming and more AC videos on the way.