TaIk2Kevin

Ok, I want to be a Helicopter Pilot, preferebly in The Army but Civillian would work good too. I went to see a Recruiter to talk to him about the High School to Flight School thing to become a Warrent Officer and he said that if I put in a packet as a Civillian it would be a waste of both of our time cause he said that I wont get picked up. He suggested that I go in as a Mechanic or another job that I like, and then put in my packet right when I start my job. This he said would get me in cause I would have millitary background and they hire more pilots withen than off of the street. My questions
Is it really that impossible to get in as a civillian?
Should I ask him to try and put my packet in as a civillian first?
What are the Chances of me getting picked up once I am at my new job?
If I do go in at a new job is there ones that will increase my chances of getting acepted as a Warrent Officer?
Is there anything that sounds a little wierd that I might be missing?

My Qualifications that I have now are
Eagle Scout Rank
High School Graduate
60 Semester Units at a Comunity College with a GPA of 3.0

I really dont mind starting as another jib I just dont want to get screwed and be stuck there for six years.

Thanks for any Replies
-Kevin