Is it true that there are rarely school seats open for 15W school?

2016-11-30T08:09:23-05:00

For in-service soldiers. Are there any 15Ws out there that can maybe confirm this, or maybe help me get into the MOS? I know it's a long shot, but I'm extremely qualified for this MOS and motivated to reclass to it. My career counselor told me to look for other options, but this is the MOS I want.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 30 at 2016 11:43 AM

2016-11-30T11:43:39-05:00

interesting...

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 30 at 2016 4:26 PM

2016-11-30T16:26:39-05:00

Can't help with your question, SGT Private RallyPoint Member, but I flipped your profile pic for you. Now the world can see you correctly!

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Dec 1 at 2016 10:48 AM

2016-12-01T10:48:53-05:00

I don't know if policies have changed or if 15W has a different policy set, but aviation fields used to not want re-class personnel in grades E-4(P) and above. Learning such a widely different job while trying to lead others in that job is a pain in the rear. (Yes I know this from experience.)

Response by SSG(P) Auston Terry made Dec 6 at 2016 2:58 PM

2016-12-06T14:58:43-05:00

The opposite is largely true; there are often reclass slots open. This is a high turnover MOS. Slots for straight reclass into the U5 course are rare now but as long as there are "in" calls you will be able to reclass.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2016 1:41 PM

2016-12-07T13:41:28-05:00

I'm a little late responding to this but, I was in your same position. You have to get a waiver from the aviation branch to reclass. http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html
You will need to get a class IV(4) flight physical, a 4187 that summarizes why you want to switch to that job, your ERB, a JPAS printout, and your PHA must be current/ within the last 12 months. I was told that not many people get in that are in the grade of SGT. If you get the waiver approved getting a class seat will be your next major obstacle. There are only a couple of authorized slots for MOS-T guys and that is split between Army, Guard, and the other Branches Marines/Navy.
If you are serious about switching send me a PM and I will see what I can do to help.

Information and Waivers: Enlisted

Before an Aviation MOS is awarded to a Soldier for any reason other than successful completion of a TRADOC-approved, MOS-producing course, a formal training waiver request must be submitted to OPFD.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2016 1:17 AM

2016-12-28T01:17:52-05:00

It all depends on the class schedule and how many slots are available. I was in a class with only 3 MOS-T, but the class behind me had 10.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2017 9:41 PM

2017-01-15T21:41:29-05:00

Well 15W was 96U when I was in but from what I did in AIT was as long as you can pay attention and hold onto information you'll be fine in AIT. As for seats it was pretty full. But for SGTs it may be difficult. There's not many spaces available for SGTs when I was in but that could of changed

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2017 4:02 PM

2017-01-21T16:02:30-05:00

Can someone who had the mos 15w msg me . It's impossible to find anyone that I can get honest experience and feedback from

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 7:12 PM

2017-02-21T19:12:30-05:00

I reclass in August 2017 to 15W. It was kinda of challenging to get a seat, but if you have a good career counselor you should be able to get a seat. If you have any questions, just ask.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2017 4:02 PM

2017-05-24T16:02:59-04:00

Don't do it bro

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2017 2:45 PM

2017-07-22T14:45:01-04:00

I'm in the school now. Former 11B as well. The school seats vary with the platform. Having no UAS experience you'll probably be shadow. But seats for shadow are in high demand right now. Youll get it ypull probably jist have to wait.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2020 3:15 PM

2020-11-13T15:15:58-05:00

I know this is a old posting but what is the current wait time to get a into a class as of 11/20, I was told 1-2 years wait listed. Went through all the hoops and did the flight physical , already have secrete clearance. I re-classes into the Guard from reserves