Army isn't geting rid of rotary wing, just getting rid of the scouts. I appreciate the responses, I'm looking into any and all possibilities.
What time frame are they talking about? I was just working as an Army Civil Servant on the Army RESET program and we have done tons of KW's over the past could of years. Heck, we have even taken crash battle / damaged aircraft out of ISU-90's and basically built them from scratch around an existing ID plate.
I find it hard to believe that they are going to do away with KW's anytime soon. The Army leans on these aircraft to do way too much to throw them under the rug. Heck, they even have fox models in the air right now!
Are you a Chief Warrant Officer? If so, do you have your degree? Awhile back the Navy Reserve was looking for 60 drivers and they talked to my buddy who is a CW-3 60 driver. Unfortunately, he doesn't have a bachelors so it was a no go. Other than that, they really wanted him. They told him he would convert to an 02-E. I also know a couple of Army helo bubbas who went to the CG. I think they require that you have less than 10 years active or 14 years active/reserve combined time.
Good luck. The Kiowa Warrior is an incredible asset to the US.
Happy Veterans Day ladies and gentlemen.