16sna88 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am a Navy O-1 that was flying as a student pilot when I made the decision to fly helicopters for the Army rather than the Navy. I was doing very well with the training but realized I would not enjoy flying in the Navy. I wanted more options and challenges, and the Army is the best fit. I was told that the transition was possible and I withdrew from flight training to pursue a interservice transfer. Unfortunately, the Navy is not retaining anyone long enough to transfer so I have to enter the WOFT program as a civilian. I have read many forums and have got a lot of information on the application process and was wondering if anyone has heard of a situation like this in the past? Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 If you have flight training it will only help your application. Military service is also a plus. It might be hard to justify quitting Navy flight school but your story is unique to you. Sounds like you will be competing against the civilians. Best of luck, keep us posted and welcome to VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Well first off, you have already quit one flight school. That doesn't look good, especially because your only reason was that you didn't think you were going to like it. That aside... According to AR 601-210 Paragraph 9-10b you are not even eligible for WOFT. If enlisting for WOFT, the applicant must— ... 8. Not have attended or have been eliminated or graduated from a previous course of military-sponsored flight or preflight instruction program. http://www.apd.army....es/r601_210.pdf Edited January 26, 2012 by SBuzzkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Touché SBuzzkill. Thanks for the reference. I do remember reading that. Sucks for 16sna88, but that story was full of holes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Wait, you quit the navy to fly for the army, while in flight school? Why? Most naval aviators fly helicopters anyway. Sure, the Army flies cooler ones, but thats what we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Lyman Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 As Dutch said...there are holes in that story! If you can't finish one flight school, you need not apply for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Wait, you quit the navy to fly for the army, while in flight school? Why? Most naval aviators fly helicopters anyway. Sure, the Army flies cooler ones, but thats what we do. I think a post of mine was deleted, so here goes again. Most Naval Aviators do not fly helicopters. All Naval Aviators start out flying fixed wing, from there they go by thirds into jets, props, helos, approximately. The Army Aviators on the other hand all start out as rotary wing pilots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdogs Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think a post of mine was deleted, so here goes again. Most Naval Aviators do not fly helicopters. All Naval Aviators start out flying fixed wing, from there they go by thirds into jets, props, helos, approximately. The Army Aviators on the other hand all start out as rotary wing pilots. Yeah, you might want to check your numbers again. Last time I checked, Navy guys can select Maritime (P-3s or E-6s), Tailhook (several flavors of F-18 or E/C-2), then Helos. For Marines it's C-130s, Helos, Strike, or Tilt. For Coasties it's Maritime or Helos (they do things differently than the rest of DoN though). ...and yes nowadays the majority of Naval Aviators are helo pilots. If you count 55% as a majority. If you see what I'm getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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