i dont know how it works in america, but to fly helecoptors in the british army, you have to have 4 years service before you can fly the helos, no matter the rank.
Craig. I think it's worth checking this out. The Army Air Corps (AAC) recruits pilots from 3 main sources:
1. Direct Entry (Officers only).
2. The ranks of the AAC (Corporals and above)
3. Officers and soldiers from other arms and branches of the Service (Corporal and above).
Note. Applicants can be male or female.
As I understand it , those applicants already in the services would have to be signed on for at least 4 years, not necessarily have served this time before applying.
http://www.ukmfts.mod.uk/pages/current/raftraining/aacfly.shtmlLaker. In the UK at least, Warrant Officer is the highest non-commissioned rank. You would never salute a Warrant Officer in the British services.
PS. Allosaurus. I can't see your pic so assume it's been removed. This is the reason for not linking to images hosted on other sites.