I'm not gonna be that guy to talk about the ever since I was a boy BS, but I want this more than I can describe. I want the career, and I want the struggles, this is straight up my passion and I'm gonna cowboy up 'til I get accepted. I just need someone to level with me on the situation, and any ideas from past experiences would be helpful for resume or essay.

I have been receiving some mix messages across the board and want to know if anyone has visibility or even been granted an age waiver. Anyone know how long it takes for it to be approved (or denied)?
 

Thanks,

20 top .13%

25 top .62%

30 top 2.28%

35 top 6.68%

40 top 15.87%

45 top 30.85%

50 top 50%

55 top 69.15%

60 top 84.14%

65 top 93.32%

70 top 97.72%

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80 top 99.87%
 

You’re welcome and tail winds.

For the most part, the process for applying is the same as everyone else, but there are some extra steps you have to take to make things happen. Army computer systems and what not have a panic attack when we try and do this, so we have to jump though some hoops to make it happen.

So, post your questions here and I (and others) will do my best to answer them. If I can't, there are several reverts hanging around B Co that I can talk to to find the answers. Good luck to everyone applying! I know it's tedious but if you want it bad enough, you can make it happen.

Also...do most pilots put in at least 20 yrs or do they put in their one term as pilot and then leave the military?

According to FAR 61.73( b )(2), Has passed the military competency aeronautical knowledge test on the appropriate parts of this chapter for commercial pilot privileges and limitations, air traffic, and general operating rules, and accident reporting rules.

However, according to FAR 61.73(f), there is no mention of the competency exam: Aircraft type rating placed on an airline transport pilot certificate. A person who is a military pilot or former military pilot of the U.S. Armed Forces and requests an aircraft type rating to be placed on an existing U.S. airline transport pilot certificate may be issued the rating at the airline transport pilot certification level, provided that the person: (1) Holds a category and class rating for that type of aircraft at the airline transport pilot certification level; and (2) Has passed an official U.S. military pilot check and instrument proficiency check in that type of aircraft.

Thoughts?

Would I still be able to wear my wings while enlisted?

Thank you.

I am a civilian with no prior military experience currently working on my WOFT packet. Can someone tell me if I am on the right track with my WOFT essay? I wrote this early on so I can revise it over time and am checking to see if this is on the right track to a solid essay.

Trying to keep it down to 3 concise paragraphs per some of the helpful information found throughout this great forum. Its in very rough form so I am hoping to continue working on it.

Thanks in advance for your evaluation.

"Why I Want to be an Army Aviator"

As a Warrant Officer and Army Aviator, my leadership, communication, and technical abilities paired with a passion for education and strong values will serve the Army in all missions in which I am involved. I want to be an Army Aviator because the Army’s core values resonate deeply with my own and I believe this position will enable me to flourish as a leader, soldier, and a technical expert. Not to mention, piloting an aircraft for the U.S. Army is highly exciting to me and will fulfill my childhood dream of operating in the sky.

Throughout the process of becoming a black belt in Taekwondo I founded my own core values. Loyalty and respect for my instructors as well as honor for the culture of my art form came first. Eventually, I founded the Junior instructor program of the American Taekwondo Association in my town and became a leader and a role model. Providing my peers a direct path to leadership gave me a valuable sense of honor, pride and great personal fulfillment. As a Warrant Officer I will be loyal to the United States Army, implement my leadership ability, and find great honor and pride in putting my life on the line to serve my country.

Multi-tasking under high stress and making impactful decisions with limited information energizes me. While earning my degree in Information Technology with a 3.98 GPA, I focused on a career to develop my technical skill and ability to multitask in high stress environments. As a technical analyst, I became an expert in my field and learned how to effectively communicate in various formats with emergency services as I regularly spearheaded prioritized efforts to restore infrastructure in response to emergency situations. I strive to become an expert in any field in which I am involved. As an Army Aviator I will apply my drive to succeed, passion for education, effective communication skills and technical aptitude to master my aircraft.

I thought it would be helpful to have a thread that has the stats of everyone who has been selected on the forum. That way, it will help answer the question, “Here are my stats, what are my chances of being selected?”

So, if you get selected, add your stats here for others to see!

To start, I’ve compiled a list of the members I know that have been selected in the past year or so. There’s probably some I missed. If I missed you, I’m sorry. You can post and add your stats, or you can message me, and I will input them (so as to keep it in somewhat chronological order).

Posts should only be adding stats about selection. Please DO NOT use this thread to comment about a member’s stats or ask questions. PM the member, post in another thread, or start a new thread.

To keep everything uniform, and easy to decipher, try to keep this format:

AGE:

ASVAB AFQT/GT:

AFAST:

APFT:

EDUCATION:

FLIGHT:

BOARD:

LORS:

OTHER INFO:

SELECTED:

NOTE: I got all this information from other threads in the forum. If it’s incorrect, please PM me to let me know, and I’ll fix it. If you do not want your info posted in this thread, PM me and I’ll delete it.

I've looked into it myself and I haven't found anything concrete. It's going to get interesting as the FAA's NextGen program is pushing for the shutdown of VORs (or simply not repairing them as they break). I liked how back in flight school IERW instrument phase, the instrument-equipped, 15-to-20 year-old TH-67s even had Garmin 430's that allowed us to do RNAV approaches, but the brand new Sikorsky Black Hawk is lagging way behind in comparison to commercial aviation. My local flying area at my post has broken VORs & NDBs everywhere and the FAA has no plan on fixing them... it'd be nice to do an RNAV approach sometime.

Newb here at the forum. First time posting, though I've been lurking for the last year. This Forum has been a lifesaver when I needed answers and I could read other applicant's experiences, so thank you all so far. 

I am a WOFT applicant. Street to seat, with college, my own business, ppl almost done, 30yo and hoping to make the JAN board (or so I was until yesterday). Went to get my flight physical yesterday at Ft Hood and it was a cluster f**k.

For starters my recruiter bailed last minute. He was on leave but the arrangement was for him to meet me at the clinic. The day before I call to confirm and he was like "well about that..." long story short, he has to babysit because his wife wanted to go shopping with her sister (what in the f**k) and did not find anyone from recruiting command to drive me there or even meet me. (It sucked balls to drive 1.5h back to Austin with my eyes nuked, on my own. Not happy. No longer working with him)

At Ft Hood, as soon as I walked for my check in, the flight nurse chewed my ass for being alone. Pretty much every clinic questioned why I did not have a recruiter with me and the bedside manner was just not there.

It all was going fine though, until I go to optometry. My prescription has not changed in a couple years. I got -2.00 and -1.50. What screwed me is that somehow in vissual accuity I got 20/80 which I have never gotten before in my life. (Usually 20/40 or 20/50 at most). So right then and there they told me oh well too bad, your eyes are non waiverable, get lasik, go home and come back in a few months. 

The flight nurse was super rude again. Didn't let me finish the rest of the physical and, though, I was nothing but polite she was flippant again, etc. I guess I better get used to it.

Anyway, I guess the good thing is my flight physical wasn't submitted, so my recruiters command (who didn't know recruiter just bailed and now will take care of my packet) is suggesting we go to a different post try again and bring all the documentation I have from previous eye exams and I'm planning on getting one Monday or Tuesday and make sure I am good to go and under 20/70. 

In the case I did get something over 20/70 what are the options if any besides lasik or prk? It seems ridiculous that so little diopter would make me so blind, I always have read way more lines than just the first few letters lol

Has anyone dealt with something similar?

Thanks in advance!

As a nationally and state certified EMT, I have learned invaluable lessons when making hard, quick, and decisive decisions under moments of extreme pressure. The back of an ambulance during the treatment of a patient in critical condition leaves no time for hesitation and requires strong leadership in chaotic environments. On several occasions I have had to step up in the heat of the moment to save a patient's life. After a young girl and her grandma got into a serious T-bone accident our resources were strained. While the paramedics worked on an IV, I took the initiative to stabilize the patient, administer oxygen, and assess for physical damage. During this I was the only one to take leadership of the situation and redirect the paramedics’ attention to the distressed patient for immediate care. I believe my EMT experience translates perfectly into the skills and knowledge required in becoming an Army Aviator.

From my experience as an EMT, holding a job and doing well in high school has only reinforced my ability to multi-task, manage time and perform well under pressure, an essential for Army Aviation. High-stress situations are where I thrive; I am eager to apply my leadership, decision-making skills, and adaptability to the challenge of becoming a Warrant Officer Army Aviator.

It is attached.

WOFT Guide for Applicants.pdf

I'm in the process of building a WOFT packet and I am nearing the end of the process, and looking for some guidance. As far as LORs I am planning on using my current Medical Director (Doctor who runs our 911 EMS organization) as well as a pilot out of an aviation unit I volunteer for. I understand the selection board looks for current Army Aviators. My first question is how do I respectfully ask for a LOR from current Army Aviators. I understand it is a big ask, and I would like to go about it in the correct manor. 

Second, I have my flight physical scheduled for early January. No issues expected, I am healthy with no significant medical history and not on any medication. Is there anything in my power as an applicant I can do to speed the process of the flight physical?

Third, how do you stand out as a competitive candidate on the oral board? What do they look for in terms of character traits?

Age: 28

ASVAB:84

GT:125

SIFT:64

Thank you again, any information helps. 

Putting together my packet for WOCS/WOFT as a civilian. Looking pretty good score and PFT-wise. I am worried about my moral waivers though. I have to submit waivers for (3) offenses that were dropped, expunged, or non-adjudicated.

To summarize, I have three charges which were dropped and/or expunged from my public record. As a part of my due diligence to the United States Army, I must list all charges regardless of their sealed status if an arrest was made or probation was served. As a juvenile, I was arrested at a checkpoint for a DUI, but was released later that night due to my BAC being below the minor legal limit. I personally apologized to the court and they chose to non-adjudicate and expunge my record. In December of 2014, I was arrested outside of a house for waiting in the driver’s seat of my designated driver’s car while under the influence of alcohol. I did not have keys in the ignition and was not attempting to drive, however the car was parked on the wrong side of a residential road which prompted the officer to question me. When I refused to breathalyze, I was arrested and spent the night in jail. In March of 2015, my lawyer met with the prosecutor before trial and they decided to lower charges to disorderly conduct (as a result of refusal) and improper parking, as well as expunging these charges from my record in exchange for a fine. Outside of court mandate, I voluntarily chose to receive counseling from my church pastor and have since stayed away from drinking in excess to remove myself from any possibility of association. Finally, a friend and I took some bikes off a rack one night to ride across campus. Stupid decision, it was 1am after a long library session and they had been laying on the ground by the rack unlocked for weeks, we figured we'd ride them back later. Turns out a campus police officer knew we took them and asked us to bring them back so they didn't have to arrest us. We did and the owners of the bikes pressed charges. We went to court for a theft 3 misdemeanor and the judge said he would drop all charges in exchange for community service. End of story.

I know I have to fill out waivers, but I am concerned about whether they will automatically get rejected because two were initially DUI arrests, even though the court either dropped the charges or changed them. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and had your waivers approved?

Im very interested in street to seat WO. I graduate in the spring with a bachelors in Professional Aviation from Liberty U., finishing up my PPL now, also getting my IFR, CFI, CFII, Multi-engine which should all be completed by end of spring as well.