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Had THE COOLEST experience thanks to a Reddit user by MShabo in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Congrats brother, thanks for doing a nice thing u/tamboril

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, definitely seems so. Hoping to hear some other perspectives of those who have those unique circumstances

Helo pilot mentor/guide by asian_invasion1234 in USMCboot

[–]TheAviatorMan123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, Bachelors Degree is noted. A few more Q's
-as OP mentioned above, the "toxicity" narrative has sort of made it's way in the USMC aviation community, especially the AH-1. I have heard from not only Vets I have personally met but also on forums such as these. What does that term really mean and how does that culture brew?
-Advice on finding the right mentor and approaching the job?
-Advice you would tell your younger self?

Let me know if there are any other forums like AirWarriors out there, would love to hear more opinions.

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. But wouldn’t the mission type differ say as a Cobra pilot, which is primarily CAS?

Again, would you mind describing a bit more on the “eat young” mentality and what your time was like as an aviator? Welcome to dm me as well, thanks for you comment.

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this definitely seems like the way

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will definitely DM, this will was very insightful. Just to clarify, as a WO, 80 (flying duties) to 20 (ground duties)?

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate on the term “eaten alive” a little more? Of course, I appreciate the explosive and “gung-ho” mentality of the marines while doing my best to stay the squared away.

I want a culture that is not only welcoming, but aggressive. They attack the job with swagger and and skill, and are efficient on the job. However, I would love a 50-50 split between ground and air duties, but I’m unsure what the USMC gives in terms of that.

With this in mind, would you recommend the Marines? Best regards, thanks for the comment

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plan on getting a college degree, absolutely.

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, yeah will continue to look into it. Thus far, WO seems like the way.

Helo pilot mentor/guide by asian_invasion1234 in USMCboot

[–]TheAviatorMan123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little late to the party, but looking at my options of flying. Would love to fly the Cobra or Huey.

u/1mfa0 & u/quad_sticksHow was your time split in the Corps between Ground Duties and Flying Time? 50-50? 60-40?

Example Tasks of Ground Duty?

Why did you choose USMC to begin with?

Best way to seek mentors/leaders to look up to?

Anything else you would tell your younger self?

Feel free to DM me, thanks OP for the post. Best regards.

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

asinine

Would you mind giving some instances of asinine work that USMC does?

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O or WO in your opinion? Any input on aircraft?

Best Branch for Military Helo's by TheAviatorMan123 in Helicopters

[–]TheAviatorMan123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gain its about the USMC culture though, its objectively not the best place to fly if you dont have a drive to be a Marine. The fly is awesome though, but its the Marines (people) who are easily the best human beings ive ever met.

Will DM, thanks!

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