ftgokie Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was in the infantry for 15yrs before I was hurt and had to get out...I always wanted to put in my Warrant packet but I just never did..I think I loved the infantry too much. Anyways, my son has always wanted to fly since he first seen a Blackhawk fly over the house heading to Camp Gruber. My question is, what would be the smartest path for try and get him in the military and flying helicopters? I thought about it today and a local flight school can get him his fixed wing private license in a Cessna and they quoted me $5100 since I am really good friends with the guy over the airport. Would it be more beneficial for me to get my son in training so he already has his private license before he goes into the military? I am just trying to find the best way for him to get in the military where he can fly. I have quite a few buddies I served with as enlisted that went on to Warrant school who now fly UH60 so I don't know if going enlisted 1st then putting in a packet for WOFT or going straight from school to WOFT would be better...and if him already having his private lic would help. Sorry, I know it may be hard to understand..I just popped up out of a dead sleep and asked this question..lol I didn't want to forget to ask this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnr032 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 There is no right path to WOFT. The only path that counts is the one that gets you (your son) accepted. I suggest you read the first 4 Pinned threads at the top of this forum. This subject has been discussed a 1000 times before. Thank you for your service as an 11B and good luck to your son. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian101193 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 If your son is planning on applying out of high school, it's probably better for him to have an awesome GPA, extra curricular activities and excellent LOR over a PPL. Hes also got a better statistical chance of getting picked up as a civilian over enlisting and applying as an active member of the military (or reserves). I think he should give it a shot as a high school grad, but if he doesn't get picked up after two boards it's probably best to take a few college course and reapply after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 If your son is planning on applying out of high school, it's probably better for him to have an awesome GPA, extra curricular activities and excellent LOR over a PPL. Hes also got a better statistical chance of getting picked up as a civilian over enlisting and applying as an active member of the military (or reserves). I think he should give it a shot as a high school grad, but if he doesn't get picked up after two boards it's probably best to take a few college course and reapply after.I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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