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ROTARY
WING
AVIATOR
Duties:
Accession
MOS used
to feed
into an
armed
reconnaissance,
attack,
utility,
or cargo
helicopter
MOS.
Operates
and
commands
aircraft
under
tactical
and
non-tactical
conditions.
Operates
aircraft
during
all
types of
meteorological
conditions
during
the day,
night,
and
under
night
vision
systems.
Performs
all
military
aircraft
operations
(e.g.,
reconnaissance,
security,
gunnery,
rescue,
air
assault,
mine/flare
delivery,
internal/external
load,
and
paradrop/rappelling
operations).
Performs
aerial
route,
zone,
and/or
area
reconnaissance
in
support
of
combat
maneuver
operations.
Routinely
participates
in real
time and
training
operations
that
include
combat,
combat
support,
or
combat
service
support
operations.
Additionally,
performs
administrative
or
liaison
missions
to
transport
passengers,
mail or
cargo
for
military
purposes.
Maintains
aviator
flight
requirements
in
accordance
with
appropriate
aircraft
Aircrew
Training
Manual.
Minimum
prerequisites:
- Any MOS may apply
- Be at least 18, but not have reached their 33rd birthday at the convening of the selection board
"Waivers
will
be
considered
for
applicants
with
exceptional
qualific
- Score 90 or higher on the Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST)
- Successfully pass a Class 1A Flying Duty Medical Examination (FDME) IAW AR 40-501 that has been approved by the Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical Center.
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- It is recommended, but not required, that applicants have a letter of recommendation from an Army Aviator in the rank of CW3 to CW5 or Major and above. If the unit commander or above is a field grade aviator, the aviator interview may be part of the commander's endorsement. In this case, the commander's endorsement must contain the same statement required for the aviator interview. Use a memorandum format and start with the statement I have interviewed (your name) and find (he/she) has the needed personal characteristics, motivation, physical stamina, and qualifications to be appointed a U.S. Army Reserve warrant officer and appears acceptable for selection into the WOFT program as a warrant officer candidate. Applicants from other military services may be interviewed by a field grade aviator from their branch of service if an Army aviator is not readily available. Army aviators will conduct the interviews whenever possible.
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