How To Become An Army Pilot - Commissioned Route

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Жыл бұрын

How to become an army pilot.
You all always ask the process of getting into flight school and what its like. In this video I share the details of becoming an army pilot as a commissioned officer.

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@jakadajj Жыл бұрын

For those West Point cadets wondering if you can get aviation with a low class rank, you definitely can. I was around middle of the pack when it came to my class rank and I know a few others that were in the 900s. If you really want aviation, you need to study for the SIFT, do well on the flight physical, get good recommendations from instructors or people than know you well, study and do well for the interview, and write a good personal statement. Since branching changed from pure OML to interview style and the service commitment is 10 years, not everyone is gonna want aviation. It’s definitely not the hardest branch to get.

@SubParPilot Жыл бұрын

Im an apache driver and warrant. Have no idea how i came across this video or why im warching it. But that was the best advice i heard. Choose an easier degree to help boost your gpa. And try to give yourself an advantage. Thats genius lol Also when you go guard you go through flight school knowing in advance what aircraft youre getting. So while everyone in flight school is stressing and studying their ass off the guard guys are chilling cuz theyre not competing to get the aircraft they want.

@edwardcottman743 Жыл бұрын

Damion you make so proud of yourself. My Cousin was one of 13 Black Dust-Off Pilots during the Vietnam War. He was killed during one of his missions. Again, I commend you for becoming an Army Aviator. I was once a Bell Huey UH-1 Crew chief in 1978 and realized it wasn't what I wanted to any longer. But, at 66 years old-"I wish more young Blacks men like yourself would get into the left seat in the US Army and eventually become an A/C.

@shreyashk7417 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man you shocked me with the initial path to NY but softened it with ROTC. THANK YOU. Caps in not anger but gratitude

@lukefritz4058 Жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot! I plan on taking a similar route as you.

@mackneyjosephjr6052 Жыл бұрын

This helped a lot appreciate my guy 💪🏾

@startupbusinesscoaching 9 ай бұрын

So clear, thanks. Subscribed!

@JD-ic9yl Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the info man. I’m currently in ROTC trying to get aviation. You’re videos are great!

@damion_bailey Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you! I put a lot of work into them! Glad you like them

@HughMcBrideDonegalFlyer 8 ай бұрын

Nice breakdown. Was always curious how the Army did things. Was a helo pilot in the Navy .. a loooong time ago. 14 Week wonder , went through AOCS, Marine Corps DIs a lot of screaming and shouting. Good luck with your career and stay safe.

@aadmzz7428 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this man. keep doing what youre doin. hope to meet you one day when i make it

@damion_bailey Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you! I hope so too!

@chrissuk1684 Жыл бұрын

My 11th grade son wants to be an aviation officer. This was very helpful for us. Thank you! Hooah!

@SubParPilot Жыл бұрын

Tell him to go warrant.

@Markhall03 5 ай бұрын

In ROTC right now, they have changed it from OML based to interview based. OML is mostly going to be used for what service type you get (Active, Reserve, or Guard) but it will still be considered for branching. Basically do everything to the best of your ability, do good at CST, and do some studying and understand what you want before interviews. Everything is on the table for you no matter what your major, so just do as good as you can and you can do anything.

@aarongonzalez6005 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, what year of college did you apply to the Florida National Guard unit for aviation? When is the earliest you can start those applications? Thank you in advance.

@ralphmarkasher 10 ай бұрын

The process is somewhat different from when I became a 2LT in 1981. Aviation wasn't a branch so I became an Infantry Officer with aviation as an additional skill.

@nicholassandy3181 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Damion!

@damion_bailey Жыл бұрын

Lmao thanks Nick

@braydencohernour4789 Жыл бұрын

@damionbailey why do you say Warrant is a better route than Officer? I ask because I'm torn between which to choose. I have my degree so I can technically go for a commission but I was wondering why warrant over ocs?

@iantorres8253 Жыл бұрын

Now days there is talent based branching for active duty from rotc. The branches pick who they want, aviation would prefer someone who has an aero space related degrees with a decent gpa. There is also an interview you must do. For reserve and national guard it is as deceived still but they are working on changing it but due to low numbers it is unlikely.

@williamwhatley4117 10 ай бұрын

If you go the ocs route (teacher trying to join reserves as an aviation officer) can you get a guaranteed reserve spot and pick aviation?

@kayleewallentine4145 Жыл бұрын

OCS is actually a total of 12 weeks--very condensed and highly competitive. Though you can submit a packet for Aviation, you are not always guaranteed a slot. However, in the next week or so, I should be finding out if I'll be one of the lucky ones. Branch selection is in 10 days for my class!

@damion_bailey Жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾

@user-es6by7ir1v 6 ай бұрын

update?

@AIRNATIONALGUARD-USAF Жыл бұрын

Is there any age restriction for military aviation

@ethancarroll7027 7 ай бұрын

Hey sir, I'm going to flight school while doing rotc, do you think that will give me any kind of edge into trying to get into the aviation branch?

@Unionthewizard Жыл бұрын

You know I was looking for a video on how to become a pilot for cbp but this is still good

@damion_bailey Жыл бұрын

Ahh I’m not familiar with that processs

@Unionthewizard Жыл бұрын

@@damion_bailey do you know any one that is

@waterhead001 Жыл бұрын

Can warrant officer be OHD Kiowa pilots?

@richallen1 6 ай бұрын

What're odds of getting aviation enlisting heading towards warrant officer route ?

@Jake-be9ji 2 ай бұрын

I already have a degree and am a civilian. Can I do the guaranteed pilot route as a reservist and if so, how?

@jesusbarraza3050 4 ай бұрын

What's the process if you're enlisted, have a Bachelor's degree, want to go aviation as a commissioned officer as opposed to warrant? Is it flight packet, OCS, flight school?

@nathanielaguayo6041 Жыл бұрын

What about if you just graduated college? Do I have to start from the beginning or does my degree help me out and cut down the time?

@tony6867 11 ай бұрын

You have to go to ocs

@M45306 Жыл бұрын

I spoke with Army Ntional guard about becoming a heli pilot, they said I couldn't become a warrent officer, he recommend me to join as E4 and then 18 moths with the avition group and become a pilot, I am pursuiting my Masters as well.

@TheRealSupremeBape Жыл бұрын

Hell no you need to get in touch with a officer recruiter not talking to a enlisted one he just wants numbers get it touch with Jake Zweig former navy seal he will mentor you and connect you with a new work that will guide you everything you need to do from flight training to testing

@elagduck Жыл бұрын

Once selected do you head to Ft Rucker ? And how long does the training take ?

@Sonnyboy346 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the airlines pay a lot more, but the Service teaches you how to fly. Do the airlines teach yo how to fly? How else would you learn?

@QIKWIA Жыл бұрын

🫡OUTSTANDING!!!👏🏿👏🏿

@Regalpaladin 7 ай бұрын

Just to get this straight. You MUST have a 4 year degree to fly in the military in any branch? Thanks! :)

@CTT19980 7 ай бұрын

For the most part yes. Air Force, navy, marines, and coast guard all require you to have a four year degree (as that’s the requirement for being a commissioned officer and only commissioned officers fly). The Army is special because you can fly as a commissioned officer (in which you need a degree) or a warrant officer. Warrant officers don’t need a college degree, and these guys fly the most compared to commissioned officers.