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Also, Chief I didn't know the Air Force had rotorwing aircraft, I always thought it was all fixed wing.
Everybody has rotary wing aircraft.
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Air Force officials announce helicopter acquisition strategy
by Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
4/25/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced their strategy here April 25 to recapitalize the Air Force's helicopter fleet, which is critical to nuclear weapon security response, continuity of government, and combat search and rescue.
Air Force acquisition officials have announced a strategy to recapitalize the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter (shown here) and to replace the UH-1N fleet with what is being called a common vertical lift support platform. (U.S. Air Force file photo)
The U.S. Army warrant officer is a technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor in 45 basic Military Occupational Specialties. They serve in 15 branches of the service, spanning the Active service, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Warrant officers command the Army's vessels and most bands and aircraft. In addition, they may be found in command of various small units and detached teams. The Army utilizes warrant officers to serve in specific positions which require greater longevity than the billet duration of commanders and other staff officers. The duration of these assignments result in increased technical expertise as well as increased leadership and management skills.
It wouldn't hurt to read the entire article.
Almost all U.S Army helicopter pilots are Warrant Officers.
I read that aritcle on Wiki before, but I still don't understand.
Like, if I'm a crew chief on a blackhawk, and I become a Warrant Officer. Does that mean I'm an expert blackhawk mechanic?
No, mechanics are mechanics, warrants are officers and fly the ACFT. The difference between a warrant and a regular officer is that a warrant officer, it is their main duty to fly, a regular officer is well, an officer....
Like, if I'm a crew chief on a blackhawk, and I become a Warrant Officer. Does that mean I'm an expert blackhawk mechanic?
I would assume so... But you may be overseeing other mechanics work... When I was in HAWK missiles, our few Warrants were the experts... Most of the Warrants I know were in the band, communications, pilots, PA's, investigators, personnel, but there generally are not a lot of slots. Most in the Army are pilots.
There is a Warrant selection board, you may apply if you meet the prerequisites ...
No, mechanics are mechanics, warrants are officers and fly the ACFT. The difference between a warrant and a regular officer is that a warrant officer, it is their main duty to fly, a regular officer is well, an officer....
So I become a pilot, if I'm a WO in Army Aviation.
That's not something I would want to do, I just want to do maintence and maybe crew the bird. I never saw myself as a pilot. But you never know what the future holds for you.
So I become a pilot, if I'm a WO in Army Aviation.
That's not something I would want to do, I just want to do maintence and maybe crew the bird. I never saw myself as a pilot. But you never know what the future holds for you.
Yes, you would never work on an ACFT....and any mechanic worth a darn...would not let ya....
Manages personnel, supply, equipment, and facility assets to maintain and repair Army rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Organizes maintenance elements to inspect, service, test, disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, replace parts, and retest aircraft or aircraft components. Prepares, implements, and maintains standing operating procedures for management of maintenance activities. Interprets regulations, technical manuals, and orders pertaining to maintenance of Army aircraft for commanders and subordinates. Supervises aviation equipment maintenance and repair shop, section, or platoon. Directs maintenance and accountability of organizational test equipment, supplies and recovery equipment.
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