Advice on becoming a Warrant Officer (Aviation Officer)

SSG Kevin McCulley — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:45:34 -0500

I'm interested in a change in career path by applying for the Aviation Warrant Officer program. Can any Chiefs out there render advice? What are the discriminating factors for selection? I will turn 33 in June, if I pass that date, how hard is it to get a waiver? 

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 19 at 2013 10:59 PM

SFC James Baber — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:59:07 -0500

<p>SSG McCulley,</p><p>Anything is possible it just depends on how hard are you willing to fight for it and the recommendations you are able to get to help with that issue as well.</p><p><br></p><p>Good luck and have a happy holidays.</p>

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2013 11:35 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:35:09 -0500

<p>SSG McCulley,<br><br>I hear the age waiver is pretty easy is you already have a FAA pilots license, but I have no idea what kind of hoops you would have to jump through otherwise.  If the board convene date is prior to your birthday it won't be a problem.  There is actually a 153A board happening in May 2014, and the packet submission deadline is mid March.  If you can make it to that board you won't have any issues.<br><br>Discriminating factors?  None really.  The board only gets to see a select bit of your packet.  They see things like your letters of recommendation, the Warrant Resume, ERB, professional certificates and college transcripts, SIFT score sheet and up to 10 years of NCOER evaluations, as well as a DA photo.  The rest of the paperwork is only there to qualify your packet before the board actually reads it.  They wont see any waivers (if you need them) nor will they even see the results of your flight physical.</p><p> <br></p><p>Most of the qualifying paperwork is stuff like application for appointment, statement of understanding, etc.  Its real generic stuff that looks the same for everyone so what the board wants to see is three letters of recommendation that paint an excellent photo of you, a well written resume, and an ERB to back all of it up.  A high SIFT score doesn't hurt either.  I posted in another thread about the SIFT, if you want to send me a message and I'll get you the link!</p>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2014 3:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:47:09 -0500

<p>SSG McCulley</p><p> </p><p>In the era of cutbacks, waivers are getting harder to come by.  The best thing you can do is talk to a Warrant officer Recruiter (http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/) and see what they say.  The best bet is to find a local Warrant officer (Look for any local aviation assets) get some guidance on the Resume, and the SIFT which you will need some help with because its very different than the AFAST.  Good luck, Im thinking of traying again, but Im just past the Time in Service Max, so I would need a waiver as well.</p><p> </p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.usarec.army.mil/index_Picture1.gif"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/" target="_blank">U.S. Army Recruiting Command's Warrant Officer Recruiting Information Site</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Apr 16 at 2014 10:34 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:34:00 -0400

Having sat a board for as session last June, you need to have all "T" & "I"s crossed and dotted. Civilian education is a MUST given your age so you can make CW3. A superior APFT and photo with solid NCOERs is paramount because of your age and experience. Contact me if your packet is done for review and input.

Response by LTC Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. made Jan 18 at 2018 12:52 AM

LTC Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:52:37 -0500

Hey Kevin McCulley! Did you make it? What happened?