How do I go about acquiring letters of recommendation for a warrant officer flight packet?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:28:12 -0500

In a fast class to get my GT score up and then getting my packet started. I appreciate any advice I receive.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 10:32 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:32:04 -0500

The best way is to go to your local aviation unit and seek an office call with a Aviation CW5. They will be able to explain the process and if they are willing to provide you with a LOR it is a great aid towards your selection.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 11:13 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 23:13:16 -0500

Are you going aviation warrant or tech?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 29 at 2016 8:30 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:30:55 -0500

What does your commander and 1SG think of you?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jan 30 at 2016 5:45 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:45:18 -0500

Start talking to chain of command and reputable members of the civilian community. You may have to give them a info sheet on what WIFT is. Ask WOFT recruiter for assist. Ok

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 8:11 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:11:21 -0500

I am the WO Recruiter for the Southern Region and Europe. Feel free to shoot me an email and I can send you a few documents that will assist in building your application (specifically the Summary) that was provided by the Aviation CWOB. My email is [login to see] .

Response by COL James Stevens Roach made Feb 1 at 2016 12:09 PM

COL James Stevens Roach — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:09:35 -0500

Most important thing is to be doing a good job... what ever that job is now... so that your chain of command sees you as a person with potential for more responsibility... the primary place LOR come from is the chain of command... if I saw a packet that didn't have a letter or two from the chain of command, I would be asking "Why not?"

Response by CW2 Keisha Allen made Mar 4 at 2016 9:58 AM

CW2 Keisha Allen — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:58:50 -0500

First and foremost have you completed your resume? And do you fully qualify without a waiver? The board is very selective and only takes the best of the best.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2017 3:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:07:55 -0500

Are they any CW3's - CW5's who are willing to write a letter of recommendation without having a face-to-face interview? Where I am stationed right now - we don't have an aviation unit. I am willing to send whatever it takes -- records, ERB, anything. I am an E5 stationed out at 7th Group Special Forces and I am currently trying to transition to Flight School. My ASVAB was high enough to not re-take and I just took my SIFT today and passed. I have my Flight Physical, Resume, and package started but I am in dire need of recommendations. If you know anyone or can possible help me with this... I would be forever indebted.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 5:12 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 17:12:09 -0400

You are a 15D a find a warrant officer W3-W5 and ask them to write you a letter. Start with your PC officer who you should know and see if they will help. Good luck!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2018 11:55 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:55:22 -0400

Write you own and interview then hand them the letter

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2021 10:47 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 May 2021 22:47:23 -0400

Ask!