Long Line  

I think you’re misinformed.  The military folks are doing non precision sling loads, with a crew chief looking down at the load telling the pilot what’s up.   I think even someone like you could figure that out pretty quickly.   

Then there is the direct vertical reference with a long line stuff which is what takes a lot of practice.  However you can easily crush people, and drive up huge insurance bills when you mess that stuff up. There is also a ton of on the job learning about rigging, working with energized power lines, and hanging people under a helicopter that comes with experience.  Some people don’t pick this type of flying up, and aren’t cut out for that type of responsibility.    

There is a progression to follow to get into this line of work.  It almost always requires a low paying job with a terrible schedule and a good attitude in the beginning. Everyone pays their dues one way or another.