cramsey Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 (edited) I've been fortunate enough to try my hand at helicopter flight: I've logged eight hours. Once I got in the air, became proficient at hovering and began doing flight patterns, I quickly realized what I want to do as a career. Though still quite nervous about the prospect of joining the military, it's one of those things I feel I simply have to do in life. The logistics of applying for WOFT I've researched and carefully considered for the past two years (often trolling VR for insight ). If I join the Army, this is the path I want to take. Getting a recruiter to help me with the application process I believe will simply require persistence and a demonstration of my genuine passion to become an aviator. Before I can make the final leap, though, I need to see first-hand what it's all about. If there's anyone who currently is or knows of an Army Aviator in the Tucson area (and, more broadly, Arizona and the southwest) whom would be willing to let me visit them at their station to get a first-hand glimpse at their daily grind, I'd be truly indebted! Alternately, if anyone knows the means of contacting an aviation station to request such a visit, I'd appreciate any information. Thank-you in advance! Warm holiday regards,Christopher 'Ryan' Ramsey Edited December 18, 2007 by cramsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cramsey Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hmm, no takers... I asked a recruiter today if there was any way to 'shadow' an aviator in the vicinity, or at least meet with them. Pinal Airpark is nearby, home of Western ARNG aviation training, but he told me that any associated aviators were likely deployed. I'm tempted to drive out there and see if I can't 'grace' my way into meeting someone. I know (of) a senior Army aviator through a friend of my father's: I've met him once and we talked for a couple of hours, so I will certainly do everything I can to get a LOR from him... but I simply feel like I need a more substantive relationship with someone before asking them for a quality LOR -- the rest will be from very close, responsible friends, none of whom has any military affiliation. ...which brings me back to the notion of enlisting in an aviation-related MOS to get to know actual aviators and let them get to know me, in order to build more suitable(?) LORs... or at least that's the notion the recruiters keep bringing me back to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkdriver Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hmm, no takers... I asked a recruiter today if there was any way to 'shadow' an aviator in the vicinity, or at least meet with them. Pinal Airpark is nearby, home of Western ARNG aviation training, but he told me that any associated aviators were likely deployed. I'm tempted to drive out there and see if I can't 'grace' my way into meeting someone. I know (of) a senior Army aviator through a friend of my father's: I've met him once and we talked for a couple of hours, so I will certainly do everything I can to get a LOR from him... but I simply feel like I need a more substantive relationship with someone before asking them for a quality LOR -- the rest will be from very close, responsible friends, none of whom has any military affiliation. ...which brings me back to the notion of enlisting in an aviation-related MOS to get to know actual aviators and let them get to know me, in order to build more suitable(?) LORs... or at least that's the notion the recruiters keep bringing me back to... I thought I might have answered someone in your area not too long ago. I may have just thought it and didnt reply at the time, sorry. Since you are in Tucson, you have the NG there in town, but you also have active duty Aviators at Ft. Huachuca on Libby Army Airfield, more specifically at the SEMA course. Go to Libby, look for the ugly grey airplanes and grab any Warrant there and they will most likely get you squared away. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cramsey Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I thought I might have answered someone in your area not too long ago. I may have just thought it and didnt reply at the time, sorry. Since you are in Tucson, you have the NG there in town, but you also have active duty Aviators at Ft. Huachuca on Libby Army Airfield, more specifically at the SEMA course. Go to Libby, look for the ugly grey airplanes and grab any Warrant there and they will most likely get you squared away. Good luck. Thank-you so much for your response... was beginning to feel like Man Alone. Ft. Huachuca, here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cramsey Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Went up to Huachuca last week; first guy I ran into was the SEMA captain, who kindly took me inside and intro'd me to a self-described "crusty ol" CW4. He was great -- very supportive and willing to help; had flown 'hawks for 16 years before going fixed-wing. Thanks again for the pointer, Hawkdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkdriver Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Went up to Huachuca last week; first guy I ran into was the SEMA captain, who kindly took me inside and intro'd me to a self-described "crusty ol" CW4. He was great -- very supportive and willing to help; had flown 'hawks for 16 years before going fixed-wing. Thanks again for the pointer, Hawkdriver. Great news! I have several friends teaching there and knew you would be taken care of. I miss being at Huachuca. Im a big Jeep guy and enjoyed every day there wheeling as well as the good flying. Hope to get back there soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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