My plan and my question's about becoming a Army helicopter pilot.

[Alaska2]

Here is my situation. I am currently an ATC student at the University of Anchorage Alaska. I hold a 3.66 GPA and am scheduled to graduate (with a two year degree) in two semesters. I am going to push my graduation back a semester to join the NG. I haven't chose an MOS yet but it will be aviation related. When I get back I will use my signing bonus to get my private pilots license for both fixed wing and rotorcraft while at the same time finish getting my degree. after I am done with all that I want to apply to become a Army helicopter pilot.
Questions;

1) I was told that if I am in school full time that they wont yank me out of school in the middle of a semester to deploy me. Is this true?

2) Can I go in as an E-3 because of the college credits I currently have? How hard will it be to gain the rank of E-5 and will my rank go up after I get my degree?

3) How hard will it be for me to change my current MOS if I get accepted as a helicopter pilot?

4) How competitive is it to become a Army helicopter pilot? If I finish what I have outlined above will I be competitive?

5) Will the fact that I am married, have an 18 month old girl, and worked full time while going to school be a factor in deciding whether I am worthy of being a helicopter pilot?

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

[matthew.ritchie]

1. It is possible to make that arrangement, but it's a little more complicated than that. Speak with your Recruiter. Basically, you can't be deployed until you are fully trained, so since you have only two semesters left you should be able to delay training until that's complete.
2. Speak to your Recruiter about your rank at entry.
3. Becoming a pilot is a whole different kettle of fish. It's not a change of MOS, but more of a change of lifestyle, because you'll need to complete Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) first.
4. If you have a private pilot's license, you'll be more competitve, but it's not a formal prerequisite.
5. You'll need to account for your dependents with a family care plan (your Recruiter will work with you on that). This plan demonstrates that you have thought through the issues of separation from your family while at training or deployment.

Speak with SFC John Carrico in the Alaska Guard, and mention my name.

[Alaska2]

Do you think that this is a feasible plan?

[matthew.ritchie]

Do you think that this is a feasible plan?

Yes, it's a reasonable plan. For best results, speak with SFC Carrico now, so you can set yourself up for future success.