What does it take to be an australian army attack helicopter pilot?

Question

I'm fascinaated with helicopters. i would like to know what skills are needed to fly one.

Answer 1

The Army operates a fleet of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft flown by officers of the Army Aviation Corps. Their duties can take them to anywhere within Australia and possibly overseas. There are two avenues to become an Army pilot. One avenue is to join the Army as a General Service Officer (GSO), the other is to join as a Specialist Service Officer (SSO). GSO enter service either through the Australian Defence Force Academy, gaining tertiary qualifications along the way or directly through the Royal Military College, Duntroon (RMC).

Aviation Cadetship

You have the opportunity to undergo testing for suitability as a pilot prior to entering RMC. The Australian Army Aviation (AAAvn) Corps is able to offer an Aviation Cadetship to applicants before entering RMC who have passed the Flight Screening Program (FSP) at the ADF Pilot Selection Agency and have been deemed competitive for a position on pilots course.

For the cadets at RMC or those that are yet to complete the FSP before joining RMC, testing for pilot training and application for a position on the FSP will be commenced in the early stages of RMC. If assessed suitable and competitive, you will attend the FSP during your course at RMC. If you pass the FSP and are deemed competitive for a position on pilots course, an Aviation Cadetship may be offered retrospectively to you while at RMC.

An Aviation Cadetship pre-selects you to join the AAAvn Corps upon graduation and reserves a position for you on pilots course.

The career of a GSO Pilot is normally long term and may encompass flying duties, non-flying appointments or command positions. The SSO Pilot Scheme is designed to produce sufficient pilots, on short-term appointments, to operate the Army's aircraft. The SSO Pilot avenue of entry is detailed on a separate information sheet.

AIRCRAFT TYPES

ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT

S70A-9 Black Hawk

The Black Hawk is one of the world's most advanced battlefield helicopters. Its tasks include tactical transport of infantry soldiers, search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster relief and external carriage of heavy equipment including artillery howitzers and light vehicles.

Hawker De Havilland under licence from Sikorsky USA manufactures Black Hawks in Australia. The Black Hawk has a crew of two pilots and two load masters and can be armed with two machine guns. It has a cruise speed of 130 knots (240 km/h) and a range of approx. 465 km. The Black Hawk is operated by 5 Aviation Regiment (Avn Regt) and the School of Army Aviation (SAA).

CH-47D Chinook

The CH-47D Chinook is operated by C Squadron, 5 Avn Regt. C Squadron was raised on the Army order of battle in June 1995, on the return of the Chinook to Australia after re-manufacture by Boeing USA.

Tasks include logistic support to airmobile operations and battlefield support in the form of internal and external movement of fuel, stores, vehicles and heavy equipment. The Chinook cruises at a speed of 140 Knots (260 km/h) and has a range of approximately 500 km.

UH-1H Iroquois (Huey)

The Iroquois is best known for its extensive use throughout the Vietnam War. Its tasks include transport of soldiers and equipment, search and rescue, civilian disaster relief and external carriage of loads. Iroquois normally have a crew of three or four, consisting of two pilots and one or two loadmasters. It can be armed with M60 machine guns on either side of the aircraft.

A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment and the SAA operate the Iroquois. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 100 Knots (185 km/h) and a range of approximately 320 km.

Bell 206B-1 Kiowa

The Kiowa is the military version of the popular Bell Jet ranger, and has been in service with the Army since 1972. Its tasks are battlefield reconnaissance, path finding for other aircraft, artillery observation, and control of tactical aircraft such as FA-18 and F111. It carries a crew of two pilots and often works closely with artillery and armoured cavalry units.

1 Avn Regt, located in Darwin is the primary operator of the Kiowa, with aircraft in both 161 and 162 Reconnaissance Squadrons. The SAA also operate the Kiowa as a training aircraft. It cruises at 100 Knots (185 km/h) and has a range of approximately 460 km.

FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

Army Aviation operate Super King Air 350 (B300) fixed wing aircraft in Command and Control and Surveillance Roles. 173 Surveillance Squadron based in Oakey, operate the King Air. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 290 Knots (535 km/h) and has a range of approximately 2800 km. It carries a crew of two pilots and often has supplemental crew depending on the mission type.

Medical & Fitness Requirements

Australian Defence Force Academy, Officer Tertiary Recruitment Scheme

To be appointed as a Pilot, you must be medically and physically fit for entry. This is partially assessed by the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination and the successful passing of a physical fitness test before enlistment.

Applicants must also satisfy the following requirements :

Physical Requirements

For the purposes of Special Medical Requirements, Pilots are classified as 'Aviation Class 1'.

Weight/BMI Aviation Class 1:

Army Pilots - There are no specific weight standards for Army Pilot. Applicants are to meet the current BMI limits for entry, and also meet current Army physical fitness test requirements.

Height Aviation Class 1:

Height - minimum 163 and maximum 193cm;Sitting Height - maximum 100cm;Buttock to knee length - maximum 67cm; andButtock to heel length - maximum 122cm.For further details on medical and physical standards refer to 'Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF' and 'Medical Process for Entry into the ADF'.



Royal Military College Duntroon

To be appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for your chosen occupation. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. As applicants progress they must also meet the Army Aviation Aircrew medical and dental requirements, which includes the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircrew medical examination. All pilot training applicants must complete the aircrew medical, including specialist examinations and a Basic Fitness Assessment (BFA) not more than 6 months before the start date of the Army Pilots Course.

Applicants must also satisfy the following requirements :

Physical Requirements

For the purposes of Special Medical Requirements, Pilots are classified as 'Aviation Class 1'.

Weight/BMI Aviation Class 1:

Army Pilots - There are no specific weight standards for Army Pilot. Applicants are to meet the current BMI limits for entry, and also meet current Army physical fitness test requirements.

Height Aviation Class 1:

Height - minimum 163 and maximum 193cm;Sitting Height - maximum 100cm;Buttock to knee length - maximum 67cm; andButtock to heel length - maximum 122cm.For further details on medical and physical standards, click on 'Additional Information' on the toolbar at the top of this page and refer to 'Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF' and 'Medical Process for Entry into the ADF'.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The way I see it you need four things:

1.  You should probably be Australian

2.  You should probably be in the Australian army

3.  You should probably have an Australian army helicopter with some gas in the fuel     tank

4.  Most importantly, you should probably know how to fly an Australian army helicopter

If you meet all those requirements, you've probably got it made!

Answer 4

it takes alot more then u think if 100 people apply and only 2 will pass the hole training and only 2 will become pilots out of 100 so odds are small