Rotor to Rank: A Warrant Officer's Journey to an Army Helicopter Pilot

Rotor to Rank: A Warrant Officer's Journey to an Army Helicopter Pilot

Author: Hollie Bellino January 24, 2025 Duration: 23:27

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In this special guest episode, Hollie Bellino introduces her husband, Joe Bellino, who is a Warrant Officer and trained Blackhawk and Lakota helicopter pilot for the Army National Guard. Joe shares the steps he took to get where he is to help any future army aviators traverse the path to get their wings.

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Checklist: https://recruiting.army.mil/Portals/15/Applicant%20Checklist_1%20Feb%202023.pdf

Warrant Officer Site: https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/qualifications_MOSlist/

Asvab Test: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab, https://www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/steps/asvab

SIFT Test: https://militaryflighttests.com/sift-test/

Army dudes: https://www.pexels.com/video/close-up-video-of-american-flag-patch-on-military-uniform-7467577/

CFR 61.159: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159

CFR 61.160: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.160

Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.

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