WOFT packet, process and selection questions

Travish657422 · February 17, 2016

I'm currently going through the process to put in a packet for the WOFT program and I have a few questions. First a few things about myself: I'm 29, I have a bachelors degree, my ASVAB score is 83 (GT 121), my SIFT score was 59, and I only have a few flight hours (<10). Right now I'm waiting on the last medical appointment with the flight surgeon. If I end up getting flight status, what are the odds that the board will select me and is there any advice for someone in my position?

Travis

johnhenry · February 17, 2016

The only way to know is to submit your packet and find out. Way too many variables.

Travish657422 · February 17, 2016

I didn't know if there was any way to tell if I was a competitive candidate or not. Have you gone through the process?

MuffinMan · February 17, 2016

I didn't know if there was any way to tell if I was a competitive candidate or not. Have you gone through the process?

read through the forums and you will find several thread including people stats and packet info. Also you will find which guys got selected and which didn't. That should give you a solid idea of what your packet needs to look like to get selected.

Brian101193 · February 17, 2016

What's your PFT score and do you have any prior service?

Travish657422 · February 17, 2016

What's your PFT score and do you have any prior service?

Travish657422 · February 17, 2016

I'm not sure what my PFT score is and no I don't have prior service. This is the first resource I've found with recent information and stories of people going through the process. I haven't gone through all of the post yet to see what people are saying though.

Brian101193 · February 17, 2016

What was your degree/GPA? Who are your LOR from?

All that stuff matters, but there is no magic "this will definitely get me selected" bullet.

Travish657422 · February 17, 2016

Makes sense that there isn't a "magic bullet". I have a degree in elementary education and I finished with a 3.2. I've been in the process for a while now (my initial MEPS visit was in May of last year). My LOR are for a major in the Air Force, an old employer and my flight instructor.

Bdavidson7 · February 21, 2016

i can tell you this. iv looked into every ounce of information i can. nothing will get you selected but you. you could have the most amazing package ever or not the greatest if you kill your battalion board and selection board then you can get selected. iv been told to make sure i have 6 incredible LOR's and max out my APFT, then i look and someone on the last board gets selected with 3 decent LOR's and not that great of a APFT score. i guess the board will look see if you will make it through the program and be able to see if you will make a fine Warrant Officer for the Army and that is what matters the most from what iv seen. i should be doing my board in may and im super nervous about my package but from what it looks like i may have a fighting chance when it comes to the board. hope this was helpful/encouraging

Travish657422 · February 24, 2016

I just got some pretty brutal news today. I had a second appointment today with the flight surgeon to clear up some things. Apparently, the first time I went there to do my flight physical the flight surgeon neglected to tell me my vision didn't meet the requirements but that I can try to get a waiver for it. Does anyone have any experience with this and am I just screwed?

napoleonpp · February 24, 2016

i can tell you this. iv looked into every ounce of information i can. nothing will get you selected but you. you could have the most amazing package ever or not the greatest if you kill your battalion board and selection board then you can get selected. iv been told to make sure i have 6 incredible LOR's and max out my APFT, then i look and someone on the last board gets selected with 3 decent LOR's and not that great of a APFT score. i guess the board will look see if you will make it through the program and be able to see if you will make a fine Warrant Officer for the Army and that is what matters the most from what iv seen. i should be doing my board in may and im super nervous about my package but from what it looks like i may have a fighting chance when it comes to the board. hope this was helpful/encouraging

I'm sure your package is great

I just got some pretty brutal news today. I had a second appointment today with the flight surgeon to clear up some things. Apparently, the first time I went there to do my flight physical the flight surgeon neglected to tell me my vision didn't meet the requirements but that I can try to get a waiver for it. Does anyone have any experience with this and am I just screwed?

I believe Luofynerd had an eye issue as well but not sure. He's coming from the active side

Travish657422 · February 24, 2016

I sent Luofynerd a message. I'm kind of panicking that all my work this far was wasted.

Brian101193 · February 24, 2016

I sent Luofynerd a message. I'm kind of panicking that all my work this far was wasted.

What exactly was the issue ?

Travish657422 · February 24, 2016

My uncorrected vision didn't meet the standard. I think it had you be in the 20/50 or 20/60 range. And mine are not

Luofynerd · February 24, 2016

I sent Luofynerd a message. I'm kind of panicking that all my work this far was wasted.

PM sent. Best advice aside from what I said in the message is keep after it, I told myself that I was not going to give up until I get an email with an ATTRS course reservation. If you want it, get it. However you do need to know that if your eyes are TOO bad presurgery that you still may not qualify after surgery. Look up the fort Rucker flight physical regulation on google and see if you meet the pre surgery requirements.