Considering your options in relation to helicopter pilot jobs?

Whether you’re considering a career as a helicopter pilot, or looking for helicopter jobs online, one of the best ways to find a career in this particular area is to consider work with the Army.

The Army recruit a number of helicopter pilots every year, and below, we give some advice on how you can improve your chances of becoming a helicopter pilot.

Army Helicopter Pilot Jobs: Things to Consider

1. Firstly, you’ll need to consider the Army’s age restrictions and minimum health restrictions. The British Army currently recruit from the ages of 16 – 33.  However, as flight training and helicopter piloting is a specialist area within the army, further restrictions will apply.
2. Minimum eligibilty to be accepted onto a specialist flight training course within the Army will include an eyesight test, a physical examination of your general fitness and a medical examination.
3. Helicopter jobs in the Army are extremely coveted, so a you’ll need to undergo a rigorous application process before you will even be considered for a position in this challenging Army role. Several forms and interviews will be used to screen candidates for flight training.
4. In the British Army, aviation jobs and training are based domestically at the School of Army Aviation in Middle Wallop, Hampshire – the home of the Army Air Corps.  The Army’s range of front line aircraft, including the Lynx, Apache and Gazelle, are all based here.
5. At this centre, both ground training courses and flight training courses take place. Phase 2 and Phase 3 training takes place at the AAC base, as well as Army Flying Grading, operational training and conversion courses.

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One Response to “Army Helicopter Pilot Jobs: A Guide”

1. military blogs says:

   September 7, 2010 at 3:54 pm

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