How does the process of WOCS and the aviation program work?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:13:17 -0500

Seeking the knowledge of any Warrant Officer Aviators out there. I am looking into putting in a packet to become a Warrant Officer, specifically interested in the aviation program. I have never failed a PT test (260+) or weapons qualification (expert), have never been flagged for any reason, have never had any punitive action taken against me and recieved a GT score of 111 on the ASVAB. It has always been a dream of mine to fly helicopters and would love the chance to pilot an AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Blackhawk. I'm curious as to how the process of WOCS and the aviation program works. All wisdom and knowledge from personal experiences would be awesome!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2020 7:23 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:23:53 -0500

Upon selection you will recieve orders to Rucker for WOCS. Five weeks of just leadership classes and doing some pushups here and there. Then you will go over to B Co and do WOBC part A, ya more leadership classes (3 weeks) and vehicle ID. Then three weeks of SERE, followed by 4-5 months of common core in either the Uh72 or TH67. You will then select your advanced airframe based of class rankings. Fly that aircraft for 4-6 months and bam. An aviator you are! Good luck!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2020 7:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:25:31 -0500

Have you started your packet? I would recommend taking the SIFT then your physical.

Response by SPC Jesse Bisping made Jan 21 at 2020 8:58 PM

SPC Jesse Bisping — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:58:43 -0500

I'm not a WO or being cheeky. As far as any recruitment or questions about building a packet this link should have it all: https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 7:21 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:21:36 -0500

I would speak with the retention NCO at your unit. They should be able to provide you with with, at the very least, contact information for your state's Warrant Officer Strength Manager and/or Officer Personnel Manager.