USCav19D Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 When I go to the desk I don't see any assignments? Has anything really changed since 2015? I have Lindsey's list. UH-60MBliss – El, Paso TXCarson – Colorado Springs, CODrum – Watertown, New YorkHood - TexasHunter AAF – Savannah GALewis – Tacoma, WABragg – Fayetteville, NCRiley – Manhattan, KSIrwin/Polk** - CA/LABenning/Yakima** GA/WARucker- ALAlaskaHawaiiKorea** the new assignments mentioned earlier CH-47FBlissBraggDrumHoodHunter AAFRileyCarsonAlaskaHawaii AH-64DBlissBraggCarsonDrumHoodHunter AAFLewisRileyKorea Don't mind the coloring...it's all based on personal preferences lolAs an aside, we're being told my the accessions HRC lady that Irwin/Polk and Benning/Yakima are not open to new 60M pilots until after time at one of the other listed duty stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yea, but that's was told to another individual, who went to Yakima from Rucker... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 64s at Hawaii and Alaska and Germany for now, as far as I know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCav19D Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 64s at Hawaii and Alaska and Germany for now, as far as I know.For Deltas. Echos are only Lewis, Campbell, and Hood. The current class is getting Campbell and Hood only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 For Deltas. Echos are only Lewis, Campbell, and Hood. The current class is getting Campbell and Hood only. Deltas were told we're gonna be heavy Bliss, Hawaii, Korea next round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N67RA Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I'd be lying if I said the IFR thing didn't contribute juuuuuust a little. Mostly it's the possible duty stations though.What's the issue with flying IFR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelosiT Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What's the issue with flying IFR? The 64D isn't IFR-certified. It can do it in a pinch, but not supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yea, but that's was told to another individual, who went to Yakima from Rucker...Me *and* my stick buddy, who'd both gone to an HRC brief a month-and-a-half prior that said Yakima was closed, ended up in Yakima. Sometimes you just have to shake your head. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Selection today was crazy... WO: 3 47s, 13 60MsLT: 3 47s, 2 64E, and 9 or so 60Ms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Selection today was crazy... WO: 3 47s, 13 60MsLT: 3 47s, 2 64E, and 9 or so 60MsI told my buddy in that selection that I'd be shocked if a 64 came down the chute for warrants lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradewinds Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Selection today was crazy... WO: 3 47s, 13 60MsLT: 3 47s, 2 64E, and 9 or so 60Ms Must have needed to fill some 47 slots for the fiscal year. Son was #6, #6 on down all were given the 60M's (For LT's) What a difference from the last selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 For the Warrants the 47s went 2nd,3rd and then.. 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 For WO.... 2 c12- 3 47- 2 64d- 1 64e- 10 60m Let's... 1 c12- 1 47- 2 60m - 3 67J And surprisingly the c12s and 47s did NOT go near the top. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmurray Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I hope I get a selection like then when my comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep0321 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 It was.... interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 For WO.... 2 c12- 3 47- 2 64d- 1 64e- 10 60m Let's... 1 c12- 1 47- 2 60m - 3 67J And surprisingly the c12s and 47s did NOT go near the top.Now THATS a selection lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelosiT Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 For WO, the 64E went first, both C-12s went before the first 47F (which went 6th), and the 64Ds lasted until something like 9th. Ridiculous selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 For WO, the 64E went first, both C-12s went before the first 47F (which went 6th), and the 64Ds lasted until something like 9th. Ridiculous selection. What a time to be alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolliday316 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 C-12 selection pro's and con's anyone? would you've taken it if you had the chance? Or... if you passed it up, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbypants Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 The C-12 was a tradeoff. I loved flying helicopters, especially the 60, but overall I deemed the fixed wing course a better option for several reasons.AD Helicopter pilot (UH-60):Pros:-exciting flying-variety of missions-tons of cool duty stations (Carson, Lewis, Hawaii, Germany, etc)Cons:-Quality of life compared to fixed wing (both in garrison and in the field)-deployment length-relatively low flying hours-somewhat over strength community (varies of course by location)-more in depth flight planning-lots of absolutely soul wrenchingly terrible duty stations (Ft. Polk, Ft. Irwin, Ft. Rucker, etc)-ruthless job market when/if you decide to get out. Tons of qualified helo pilots out there, not enough (good paying) jobs for them.-Flying everywhere all the time in full kit with no A/C. Flying around Rucker in the summer in the 60 was warm. Flying around Dothan in an air conditioned C-12 was the tits. Alright I beat up helos enough, now for the C-12:Pros:-quality of life (hotels, TDY, rental cars, warm beds and hot meals)-flying is still fun-mostly awesome duty stations-zero time in the field-climate controlled aircraft-variety of missions (not as diverse as the 60 of course)-multi-engine turbine type rating and license right out of the gate (for me anyway)-insanely well paying job prospects for military fixed wing guys getting out after just 6 years (we're talking 6 figures easily with a decent work schedule)-more traveling to cool/exotic places-short deployments (~ 3 months vs 9 months to a year)-more regular flying/work day schedule (you aren't supporting the ground guys 99% of the time)-excellent promotion outlook to CW3 for FW right now compared to 60's (or so I'm told)-no flight vest, no helmet, no ALSE worn on your body (hooray headsets)-flight hours by the truckload (FW is much cheaper to fly)-super chill community-extremely good chance to pick up additional air frames within just a few years.Cons:-they aren't helicopters-they can't hover-can't reduce visibility by half haha-the flying is definitely not as fun hour to hour as a rotorcraft-not quite as cool/wow/whizbang as the helo guys. Overall, in the long term for what I wanted to do, the choice for me was clear. It's all about what you want. That was about the list I used in my head to decide. It's kind of obvious to see the FW community is pretty bomb. But I do miss helicopters now and then. It's just a trade off.Here is a list of pros and cons for C-12. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackac Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Here is a list of pros and cons for C-12. - 80% of the flying is done on autopilot at FL250. So much for fun flying, but it does allow you to catch up on your Netflix. - Active Army is moving to a MI heavy FW setup. Even more so than it already is. Most of the VIP slots are going away. This means the duty station choices will primarily be Fort Bliss, Korea, Fort Hood, etc etc. So much for awesome duty stations.- Your 1st 6+ years as a civilian pilot will be at a pay scale between 27K and 55K annually. Then, as you progress to the position of Captain, you will be stuck on the horrible routes and making not much more until you are senior and flying with one of the big carriers.- The exotic locations are being dramatically reduced due to the transition of Army FW to almost all MI slots. Hope you consider combat zones as exotic.- I know multiple FW pilots who would like to talk to you about these 3 month deployments. - Excellent promotion rates for FW? Now that's funny. Maybe 10 years from now once all of the current W3s and W4s are retired or attrited.- The FW job is primarily supporting the ground guys seeing that you are an aerial intel asset.- I averaged fewer flight hours annually in FW than I did in RW- Super chill community? Nah. It's still an Army aviation unit. You still have the additional duties, annual requirements. BS meetings, and typical Army frustrations.- Yes, you wil be afforded the opportunity to pick up different airframes. C-12/RC-12/Dash 7. Get the picture? Yes, there are sweet jobs in FW, just as there are in RW. Yes, there are cushy exotic locations in FW, just as there are in RW, but it's true that FW does have more currently. Reality is the majority of future FW jobs are going to be MI, in direct support of the ground guys, which means you deploy. If you pick an airframe off future possibilities, you might be thoroughly disappointed with the present reality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelosiT Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Plus I'm told that the fixed wing guys barely get to shoot anyone in the face. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelosiT Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Selection today: 2 AH-64D2 CH-47F3 UH-60M Apaches went first and last, a Chinook went second-to-last, the rest were somewhere in the middle. TH-67 class. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovq2011 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Selection today: 2 AH-64D2 CH-47F3 UH-60M Apaches went first and last, a Chinook went second-to-last, the rest were somewhere in the middle. TH-67 class.Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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