https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am hoping to become an aviator. I have two children in North Carolina and they will be there for the foreseeable future. I hope to return to Ft. Bragg as a pilot for the duration of my career. How long can a a pilot stay at one duty station? How does their aircraft play into the equation? I keep hearing the Army is short 700+ pilots, how does the assignment process for Warrant Officers work? Any insight would be appreciated, thank you. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:05:13 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am hoping to become an aviator. I have two children in North Carolina and they will be there for the foreseeable future. I hope to return to Ft. Bragg as a pilot for the duration of my career. How long can a a pilot stay at one duty station? How does their aircraft play into the equation? I keep hearing the Army is short 700+ pilots, how does the assignment process for Warrant Officers work? Any insight would be appreciated, thank you. SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:05:13 -0500 2020-02-17T01:05:13-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army?n=5567703&urlhash=5567703 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Might be better becoming an Aviator for the North Carolina National Guard as an aviator. At least as an Apache pilot, Branch says to expect three years but plan for four years before PCS in Active. CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:33:26 -0500 2020-02-17T01:33:26-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army?n=5568870&urlhash=5568870 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No one wants to go to bragg, If you put it on your list you will probably get it. CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:14:30 -0500 2020-02-17T10:14:30-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army?n=5569725&urlhash=5569725 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In no MOS are you going to stay at one duty station for your entire career. The Active Army doesn’t work like that. Everyone has a duty station they would love to stay at but the green machine says no, You will diversify and broaden your experience with different assignments. If you really want to fly, this should be the last of your concerns. The process of being selected, and getting through each gate to earn your wings is long and arduous in itself. CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:20:15 -0500 2020-02-17T14:20:15-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army?n=5570458&urlhash=5570458 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Needs of the Army, Officer development, airframe availability. As a WO1 they are wanting you to meet all the flying quals and work up to be a PC. LTC Jason Mackay Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:13:46 -0500 2020-02-17T17:13:46-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-biggest-determining-factor-for-an-army-aviator-s-duty-station-other-than-needs-of-the-army?n=5571038&urlhash=5571038 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It has to be supply and demand. MAJ Ken Landgren Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:22:48 -0500 2020-02-17T19:22:48-05:00 2020-02-17T01:05:13-05:00