HOW TO BECOME AN ARMY PILOT - WARRANT OFFICER ROUTE

When I did this back in the early 80s it was called the FAST test to get into WOFT.

Great job. Thanks!

10 years whew that’s a long time I’m ok if it was 6 maybe

I’m currently on my 6 year contract and I wanted to go aviation butttt that 10 year obligation is holding me back frfr

I don't get why a letter of recommendation. Seems odd to essentially say look who I know..

Nowadays they don't care if you have official or unofficial. Just an FYSA

If you're open to being either helicopter/fixed wing pilot, how does this process change?

Got a question about this. Isn’t there another requirement of being e5 or higher to apply?

Excellent video. Wish something like this had been available in ‘77. 😅
Amazed how many similarities still exist.

I had dropped out of the UofA in my junior yr. Went to the Swan St Recruiting office. After telling them I wanted flight school they took a few moments to collect themselves before they got down to business.

After I got all the requirements and paperwork met I had to wait because all 6 slots for Az had been filled. Did my flight physical at DM and the flight surgeon asked if I was heading to the Air Force Academy. He seemed perplexed that I was going to Rucker. 😮
I made the cut for the next year but no deferred entry until a school date. I lost a year before a date was finally given. Only got 6 mo deferred. Hit basic at almost the perfect time of year, Sept at Ft Dicks NJ. The heat was subsiding and got out of there before the snow.

In-processed at mutha’ Rucker and put a yellow hat on. First assignment was the 3ID in Deutschland in Oct ‘80 flying Hueybagos. Short stint in OH58A but did the rest of my career in Hueys. High point was Medevac for a tour. Also Desert Storm.

Sadly only 16 yrs, was a victim of the Klinton drawdown in ‘95 and early retired. Now I just tell “there I was stories.” 😁

Excellent. Thx

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are a female or minority, you will be chosen and they will make sure you make it through flight school. You will be given extra chances and they will make sure you graduate.

Would you be willing to promote a study center I’m opening for flight students here at Novosel?

What is the tattoo policy for the program? I'm enlisted 18x currently. My hand tattoos were approved by the army when I enlisted but I'd like to know if I can apply for the pilot program.

How many warrant officer pilots stay after 10 years vs. Officer s ?

Been going through this for awhile. Longest wait is the flight physical due to Rucker / Novosel being back logged, mine took about 3 months to complete. I have buddies that have been waiting for 4+ months.
You need a minimum of a 110 GT score. No waivers.
Pass your SIFT, you only get 2 chances EVER. I never meet anyone that has taken it more than once.
If you are a NCO, make sure you have ALL your NCOERs and hopefully they are good. If you have poor NCOERs have really really strong LORs.

I’m 70 so, but you were informative and entertaining.

USA Retired. In 4/1968 I was drafted. After testing and processing I was submitted to Sargents who's job was to get you to enlist, and I did so I could control my future. I was told I could be anything I wanted to be in the Army, but they only had openings for infantry, artillery, armor, and warrant officer's. 4 year commitment. Flight school required 2 tours of 'Nam, so I didn't take that, though I wanted to be a pilot. I chose SF - what a dumb ass - I had to jump out of aircraft. I won't bore you with my very interesting short career after I got into a fight with a Full Bird. I only wanted to point out that I didn't have to go thru any of the stuff they put you through today to be an officer and or a pilot. You just had to say you wanted to do it. I am 75 now and still want to be a pilot so as soon as I can pass the medical it's off to get my license. Bravo to you guys who are just going straight into flight training.

What about letters of recommendation for civilians attempting street to seat?

I did all this back during paper and phone days. I'm still surprised that I got accepted, coming from the Marines! I flew for 16 years, retired CW4.