Posted on Jan 16, 2019
How is a commissioned officer pilot and warrant officer pilot different as a Reservist? What would be a best option for me at this time?
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I am a female reservist. just got my flight physical done. have been wanting to go to warrant because I want to fly. My recruiter just informed me there is no position available for warrant this year but since i have a degree I can go OSC with out any competition or wait till next FY that is till November to go warrant. that Also means I have to get new physical as it is only valid for a year.
I am really confused what should i do? How is a commissioned officer pilot and warrant officer pilot different as a reservist? What would be a best option for me at this time?
I am really confused what should i do? How is a commissioned officer pilot and warrant officer pilot different as a reservist? What would be a best option for me at this time?
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SPC (Join to see) in general terms, choosing to commission (via Officer Candidate School OCS, ROTC, or USMA) will mean less flight time as you get more senior. It also might mean not flying at all if you don't get branched Aviation (I don't know if they still do MSC 68J Medevac Pilots). Warrant Officers will be flying through out their careers although there will be additional duties etc that will demand your time.
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LTC Jason Mackay
As a reservist you may have to come in when flight time (aka blade hours) is available given the budget and maintenance scheduling (aka bank time).
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SPC Kahtri, LTC Mackay, is correct in that Officers as the gain rank, do less flying. Just know that the Army will be investing appropriately $1M in your training. Being a pilot requires more than just one weekend a month. You must keep up with your flight time. It takes a minimum of two pilots to fly. You will have day and night time flight requirements. The job is demanding on a reservist. Just know what you are getting yourself into before you decide. You also need to be with in 100 miles of an Aviation unit. Please let me know if you have any questions. Did you do your SIFT test?
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SPC (Join to see)
yes I took sift almost a year back and im in Fort Worth. 90th aviation unit is close by.
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SPC (Join to see)
I am getting into this program because I have always wanted to fly. So may be I should wait until next FY to apply for WO
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As others have said... You can fly as much as you want as a warrant. Once you make Major as a commissioned officer, you're behind a desk.
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