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Pros & Cons of Becoming a Military Helicopter Pilot
There are two paths you can choose to obtain your helicopter license. Many people will
recommend that you gain your experience and training in the military because it is offered
free of charge. The truth is that the time and risk investment can be costly and although you
can receive your training for free*; you are committed to the experience for a certain length of time.
You also need to consider the fact that you may not be able to become a military helicopter pilot.
They have a stringent flight school screening process that is often difficult to pass and they can at
will move you into an alternate area of service. If you feel strongly about gaining military training,
enlist with a contingency to serve upon acceptance into helicopter flight training school.
The other factor to consider is the time commitment required to obtain your helicopter pilot
license in the military. The military absolutely expects that you are a military officer first and
a pilot second. This exchange requires a lot of give and take and should be considered prior to
making a concrete decision. If you feel strongly about the military and are willing to sacrifice a
block of your time; then entering the military training program may be just the thing for you.
Want to see a few military helicopters? Check out our
military helicopters page.
Pros
 *Free
Best Training
Great Aircraft
Great Maintenance
Cons
Great Maintenance
Minimum of 6 Years
Dangerous
Can't live where you want
Slow time builder (unless combat)
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