>>2770539>Although, when I was in the Army, they allowed Warrant Officers to fly choppers. But that was 30 years ago. I dunno about now.They still do that in US army. Navy, air force and 'muhreens require pilots to be commissioned officers.
https://www.verticalmag.com/news/worlds-highest-time-apache-pilot-says-goodbye-to-the-ah-64/https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=LFkDTX6T2CEAllowing some of fighter pilots to be warrant officers is one solution that comes up from time to time when USAF pilot shortage is discussed, even on bit more serious forums. That would allow career path with less bureaucracy than officers have to deal with as that might be one of reasons why USAF is bleeding a lot of middle management pilots. They are now trying to fill ranks fighter squadrons with people from refueling and airlift units, while trying to get back already retired officers to keep airlift and refueling units in running condition.. only to have those even more woefully understaffed in few years.
