What is the best COA to pursue for obtaining a LOR from a Senior Flight Warrant Officer?

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:05:15 -0500

I am at the last stage of my flight warrant packet. I am attempting to have my packet in for the May board and the only item which I am lacking is a LOR from a Senior Flight Warrant Officer. I am not in an aviation unit and the only experience which I have had with pilots is jumping out of their aircraft. Is the best COA for me to just go down to the flight line and start asking around for friends or is there a better COA? I appreciate any advice.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2019 9:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:10:58 -0500

So I set up a meeting with 82nd CABs command chief warrant officer. You can call up there or email for a meet and greet.

Response by SGT Robert Pennington made Feb 7 at 2019 9:11 PM

SGT Robert Pennington — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:11:34 -0500

I would recommend approaching one of the warrant officers in your unit. I received my letter of recommendation simply by impressing one of the team CWO’s on a deployment. He was very willing to connect me with another warrant who knew a senior flight warrant. The warrant community is comparatively small and tight knit, so chances are if you connect it’s any warrant officer you’ve worked with then they can point you in the right direction and help you network.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2019 3:17 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 03:17:22 -0500

Just make a call to the 82nd CAB and ask to set up an appointment with the Brigade Senior Warrant Officer for WOFT packet LOR. Its really not uncommon and I don't know of a single Senior Warrant that doesn't set aside time for them.

Response by CW3 James Hooker made Feb 8 at 2019 8:27 PM

CW3 James Hooker — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:27:22 -0500

When I was at Ft Bragg and was putting my flight packet together I went to the Division G-1 and asked to see the Div Aviation Officer, talked to him and a CW4, then I went to the Avn Bn Hqs and asked to see the Bn Commander......Long story short, I introduced myself to him and explained what I was doing and that I was trying to get a LOR....at that time it had to be from a Field Grade Aviator Major or above. If you are serious, I would contact the Div Avn Section and speak to them to arrange the interview and LOR........Good Look and keep pressing.....Drive on trooper AATW!!!!!