Advanced types...the CH-47? Errrr....advanced as in evolutionarily advanced? But, still the Queen of the Skies!
Good advice so far....no glamour...lots of hard work at times...great risk at times....but if you tough it out and don't get yer whack copped....a retirement at the end of it all.
You must recall however, there is a bit of unpleasantness out there and you may be called upon to stick your neck out for Mom, apple pie, and the Flag....with no promise you will not earn a posthumous promotion. That comes with the turf and must be factored into the equation.
Decide where your comfort level is and make an enlightened decision...I made my in '67, had two combat tours , got medevacced on the second one, have a disability pension as a result and really do not regret one minute of it. Except maybe going with the blonde Oz gal to the pub in her neighborhood and meeting her hubby quite by chance and surprise!
The modern Army does some pretty interesting stuff nowadays and you would be well served to get your experience there. It will be a way to build hours and licenses if you perservere. Apply yourself and remember the important thing......GO FIXED WING!
Compare an American Airlines Captain's paycheck and retirement to the most senior PHI or Air Log pilots.....then make up your mind what to do. Afterall, the Air Force sees the same battlefield from way up high.....Army helicopter pilots are looking at the whites of their beady little eyes!
Go watch BlackHawk Down! before you get too Gung Ho! Not trying to rain on your parade here....just trying to bring some reality into it. Bad guys have good days too!