Air Force to Army Warrant Officer. Can anyone give me feedback on my application?

2018-11-08T23:29:32-05:00

I will be submitting my my application in the next week or two and I would like to get some of the CWs opinion on how my packet looks based on some essential information below:

I have been in the AF for 8 years and I’m currently an E-5. I have great achievements such as Airman of the month, E4 below the zone, NCO of the quarter and NCO of the year. One thing I lack though is the NCOIC position. There are just not too many positions available plus too many higher ranking NCOs everytime I PCS to a base. I have LORs from my 1st LT(flight commander since there is no Capt assigned), Lt Col, Col and a CW3. My reaponsibilies have some weight as well due to my position as a project manager, training manager, and leadership roles documented on my performance reports. I have plenty of certifications as well that makes me a well technically qualified for the job.

I hope that i get some honest and constructive feedback on this. Is there anyone in here that is prior Air Force that went to the technical warrant side? Thanks!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2018 12:40 AM

2018-11-09T00:40:15-05:00

only feedback I can give, If you want to be an officer work on proof reading skills.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2018 9:37 AM

2018-11-09T09:37:46-05:00

What career field are you applying for?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2018 12:41 AM

2018-11-10T00:41:24-05:00

I did it. I was Active AF for six years and went warrant. Look honestly you packet will outshine most other branches. The army loves to snatch up air force pukes. Just start submitting. What I would pay attention to is doing exactly what the packet says. Like you need two warrant pilots to sign letters. Then submit till it sticks. I submitted an application 3 time and was selected on the fourth.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2018 5:11 AM

2018-11-28T05:11:21-05:00

Hello SSgt Perez. One of the biggest things the board is going to look at is leadership and how you capture it. Both are important. Your certifications are important and should be included, but focus on your leadership experience. The ability to write is very important for Officers and considering this is an Officer-producing program, it's no exception. Proof read, proof read, and proof read it again. The last thing you want is for your package to have something that could have easily been remedied prior to submission. It worked pretty well for me. 15 year MSgt and they still deemed me worthy enough to become a candidate and I'm looking forward to the transition.

Response by CW3 Gary Jones made Nov 29 at 2018 6:38 PM

2018-11-29T18:38:08-05:00

Hi Jomar, I went from the USCG into the Army . Are you trying to become a pilot or a walking Warrant Officer . One of the most over looked things that people make in that the Army is really big on education . Many of my contemporaries were passed over even though they received high marks on their OER . Good Luck if you need any help contact me as I was the unit Warrant officer recruiter for 8 years . Gary my email is [login to see]

Response by CW2 Joe Zumwalt made Jan 4 at 2019 3:09 PM

2019-01-04T15:09:24-05:00

It really depends on the field you are going into. If you are going aviation (pilot), they are looking at your potential to become a good pilot and your ability to adapt to a long and challenging program to get your wings and fly.

If you are trying to be a technical warrant you will be judged on your technical experience and leadership potential. You are expected to be a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will go to some schools, but your technical expertise is already well documented.

Either way, I wish you the best for making the change over. It’s a rewarding career.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2019 4:37 PM

2019-07-07T16:37:41-04:00

I worked tirelessly with the Warrant Officer Strength Manager to verbalize my experience without sounding braggadocios or too Air Force specific. In the end, most of what I was evaluated in was civilian technical experience. We were able to get waivers for ncoers, BLC and ALC. Building a rock solid package is a lot of hard work, but it was all worth it when we got the 255A award letter. First time go! Best of luck!