When I was in the US for training (2004) I walked into an Army recruitment office. After some explanation about who I was and where I came from they told me there were chances to 'join' Especially after I told them about the fact that I just had finished my CPL they showed great interest. (probably because they had found a potential victim
)
So off I went to do the ASVAB and GT tests and got a score that was high enough to qualify to continue further tests for Aviation Warrant Officer. They told me the AFAST(Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test) would just be a formality because of my previous flying experience. But then the problems started. As a non us citizen you can't join as a warrant officer. So they came up with a great plan
, just join as an enlisted soldier for four years...And apply again after those four years for a pilot position. I considered it but found it a waste of all the money I put into my flying. Without any qaranties it just wasn't an option..
I was 20 at the time, I loved living in the US and I even could sing the American Anthem (I still can
) but there was no option for foreigners to go straight into warrant officer training.
So to get back on topic: Joining the US Army as a pilot isn't an option. At least it wasn't three years ago.. things might have changed as they might need more pilots. If somebody knows, tell me about it because I would join in a heartbeat!