What is the process for transitioning from commissioned officer to aviation warrant officer?

2020-04-12T00:22:03-04:00

I am a reserve 2LT that was waiting to attend a non-aviation BOLC this month. But that was canceled due to the virus and pushed back to FY21. My plan was always to transition to warrant aviation after 1LT years. But with the recent changes I would be 18 months since commissioning at the earliest by the time I would graduate from BOLC. My question is would it make more sense to purse the warrant aviation route now instead of spending 18 months or more as untrained 2LT. Also, if anyone here has made the transition from commissioned to warrant, what was the process?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 12:24 AM

2020-04-12T00:24:55-04:00

Being a non rated officer at this time, you would not be able to renounce you commission to be a Aviation Warrant Officer because you are not an aviation Officer. You would need to complete a warrant officer packet and submit it for one of the two officer to warrant selection boards a year.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 10:01 AM

2020-04-12T10:01:24-04:00

If you’re seeking an aviation packet with the Army Reserve, you can submit on any of the 6 boards per year. I’m one of the managers for to USAR WO program.. email me if you’d like... Thomas.j.mcclintock.mil

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2020 7:59 PM

2020-04-12T19:59:52-04:00

It’s really more of a question for yourself. Would you rather become and aviator or wait for your school. I promise you the process of applying, becoming a Warrant Officer and completing flight school will be longer than 18 months. But, if thats the route you want to go it was amazing and I haven't regretted it. You need to contact a member of the Warrant Officer recruiting team and discuss your specific situation.