i'm enlisted and leaving soon for osut and after a year or so in the infentry i was wondering how do you go about becoming a warrent officer to fly helicopters?

thanks for any info in advance

Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
153A - Rotary Wing Aviator
Duties:

Accession MOS used to feed into an armed reconnaissance, attack, utility, or cargo helicopter MOS. Operates and commands aircraft under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during the day, night, and under night vision systems. Performs all military aircraft operations (e.g., reconnaissance, security, gunnery, rescue, air assault, mine/flare delivery, internal/external load, and paradrop/rappelling operations). Performs aerial route, zone, and/or area reconnaissance in support of combat maneuver operations. Routinely participates in real time and training operations that include combat, combat support, or combat service support operations. Additionally, performs administrative or liaison missions to transport passengers, mail or cargo for military purposes. Maintains aviator flight requirements in accordance with appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual.
Minimum prerequisites:

* Any MOS may apply.
* Be at least 18, but not have reached their 33rd birthday at the convening of the selection board.
o "Waivers will be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and only on a case by case basis"
* Score 90 or higher on the Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST).
* Successfully pass a Class 1 (warrant officer candidate) Flying Duty Medical Examination (FDME) IAW AR 40-501 that has been approved by the Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical Center.
* It is recommended, but not required, that applicants have a letter of recommendation from an Army Aviator in the rank of CW3 to CW5 or Major and above. If the unit commander or above is a field grade aviator, the aviator interview may be part of the commander's endorsement. In this case, the commander's endorsement must contain the same statement required for the aviator interview. Use a memorandum format and start with the statement I have interviewed (your name) and find (he/she) has the needed personal characteristics, motivation, physical stamina, and qualifications to be appointed a U.S. Army Reserve warrant officer and appears acceptable for selection into the WOFT program as a warrant officer candidate. Applicants from other military services may be interviewed by a field grade aviator from their branch of service if an Army aviator is not readily available. Army aviators will conduct the interviews whenever possible.
* Acceptance to Warrant Officer Flight Training (153A) will require attendance and successful completion of:
o The U.S. Army Aviation Center Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion (SERE-C) course.
o Helicopter Ditching and Dunker trainer.

Note: The waiver authority for this requirement is the Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000.

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W-A-R-R-A-N-T.

Just FYI ...

No better way to not get a job then to misspell The name of the position on the application. It you really want to be a helicopter pilot, re class to a helicopter maintenance position, and kiss some ass.

sorry about the miss-spelling i wasn't paying attention.

i want to fly if i do anything near a helicopter. i'm probably going to stay in infantry i was just wondering in case i decided to try something different.

Allow me to enlighten you. Becoming an Army Aviator takes much more than either you or Private Stevens understand. Google Warrant Officer Recruiting and do some reading.

Warrant Officer Candidates are chosen from only the very best applicants who have demostrated superior dedication to duty, technical expertise and maturity. Most of us were enlisted with combat experience or degrees, several were rated pilots before joining. Maintaining and crewing helicopters is the path I took to getting into this program, it only took over a decade.


Kissing up Private Stevens is not how I got the keys to a multimillion dollar helicopter nor the responsibilty for the American soliders in the back of my Blackhawk......watch what you post from now on.



WO1 Sabiston

WHOA! Well said, saltyfish!