Does anyone know if 160th favors Blackhawk pilots over different airframes?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:12:40 -0500

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2021 9:14 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:14:02 -0500

Wrong 160th bud

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2021 9:14 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:14:35 -0500

From my understanding they favor Amazing pilots over all airframes. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe regardless of your bird, you're going back to some type of flight training to learn their version of the inventory.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 11 at 2021 9:56 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:56:21 -0500

They. Have recruited from all airframe qualified pilots. One of the most decorated 160th aviators was an Apache pilot.

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Cooper, David F. | Gathering of Eagles Foundation

Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper, a Cincinnati, Ohio area native, volunteered for military service in March 1985. After completing Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he attended the Warrant Officer Basic Course and Army Flight School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, followed by the AH-64 Apache Aircraft Qualification Course. CW5 Cooper flew the Apache during his assignments with the 6th U.S. Cavalry at Fort Hood, Texas and at...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2021 12:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:23:37 -0500

You don't get to pick your airframe. First step is to become a pilot first and get your required flight hours to apply

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 12 at 2021 8:40 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:40:00 -0500

I am going to make the strong assumption they will look at flight time.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Mar 5 at 2021 9:49 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:49:55 -0500

They use a very thorough accession process with a lot of character consults from your leaders and peers to even get you in the door to assess. Airframe doesn't matter at all frankly as they will train you in non-standard aircraft from the regular Army green birds.