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I'm considering joining the army in the next 3 months and have a couple questions for you guys. I'm 27 years old with about 30 credits of college and would like to join the army and try to become a warrant officer and fly helicopters. Now what would be my best route to this? Is there a paticular job I should try to get at MEPS that might increase my chances? Also I don't have perfect vison, would this disqualify me from becoming a pilot? Thanks
 
Posts: 5 | Registered: Fri 21 September 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete Message
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Hold on! You need to apply for WOCS and Flight school before you Join. Here are the reqirements
Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)(Civilian, Member of a Reserve or National Guard) Contact your local Army recruiter to start your Warrant Officer Flight (WOFT) Packet. This will consist of you taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), the Alternate Flight Aptitude Screening Test (AFAST), and the basic enlistment physical. You must be at least 18 and not have reached your 33rd birthday at the time of selection. Age waivers above the age of 33 are NOT Authorized. Legal infractions above traffic violations will require a waiver.



You must achieve a score of 50 or higher on the ASVAB test while achieving a GT score (one of ten sub test scores from the ASVAB) of 110 or higher. You must score 90 or higher on the AFAST test. A Class 1-A/W Flight Physical will then be scheduled. You cannot have had Radial Keratonomy eye surgery. Your eyesight cannot be more than 20/50 and must be correctable to 20/20. There is a study group being conducted on personnel who have undergone eye surgery for entry into the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. Please visit this site for additional information concerning the study group: http://www.rucker.amedd.army.mil/dept/aama/



You will have to provide a copy of your high school and college diplomas and transcripts, references from no more than 6 of your closest friends in as high a position within the community as possible. Your references should include community service, volunteer work, character, physical ability, scholarly and leadership traits. You will have to complete a signed, one page, handwritten, narrative addressing the statement "Why I want to be an Army Aviator". No assistance in preparation of the paper is authorized other than the use of a dictionary. You will also be required to get a full-length photo in professional attire. Your packet will be forwarded to the recruiting battalion headquarters for review; they will convene a board of officers for you to appear before. Their recommendation and your application packet will be forwarded to the USAREC Selection Board. Once the USAREC Selection Board has adjourned and the results are approved, the recruiter will be notified of the results. If selected, you will have 10 days to go to the MEPS where you took your physical and enlist into the Army as a Warrant Officer Flight Training Candidate. You will not leave that day, you will be given a report date from 3 weeks to 12 months later. You can also find information on the Warrant Officer Flight Training program at goarmy.com



Mr. Joe L. Howell
Officer Accession Section
1-800-223-3735 ext. 6-0467
COM 502-626-0467
DSN 536-0467
Joe.Howell@USAREC.ARMY.MIL
 
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Wow, thanks for the in depth reply. Just one more question, is it possible for me to apply after I have completed BMT and my job training? or am I stuck doing all this paperwork before I start in the army? Thanks again
 
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Have you checked the thread stickied at the top of this forum? It has a wealth of information and links to answer questions in regards to Warrant Officer Flight Training.
 
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I'll check it out, thanks
 
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