Warrant Officer Aviatior

[wildwest]

I have been reveiwing the info posted online and have a few questions regarding the National Guard Rotary Wing Aviator Program. I was active Army for 3 years, 1996-1999 and was honorably discharged at grade E-4. I am currently 32 years old. Is it possible to be granted waivers for both the rank and age requirements. Thanks for your help.
Bill

[ohl_san]

I was in the Air Force as an e-4 and i got out joined the gaurd and now im at Rucker in IERW so yes its possible alot depends on how hard you try and how much your recruiter helps you.

W01 Olson

[andrew.tischner]

Yes its possible but you have to get back in to try. So get with your local recruiter so we can help you.

[rdnav]

I'm still in active army with 1 yr left. SSG, 11B, Bradley master gunner. inquiring about WO aviator in th National Guard. I sent packet for Active army but age waiver have been disapproved 3 times. I am 37 yrs old. Also have a civilian rotary wing private pilot license with 60+ hrs of flight. Is there a better chance for me in the Guard? Thanks for your suggestion

[matthew.ritchie]

I'm still in active army with 1 yr left. SSG, 11B, Bradley master gunner. inquiring about WO aviator in th National Guard. I sent packet for Active army but age waiver have been disapproved 3 times. I am 37 yrs old. Also have a civilian rotary wing private pilot license with 60+ hrs of flight. Is there a better chance for me in the Guard? Thanks for your suggestion

Your chances are improved in the Guard, but still extraordinarily poor. I recommend that your pursue a different career path in the Guard.

[b747dogg]

I know they say 2% age waivers are granted. What are the chances of getting an age waiver for someone like myself. I'm 33, bachelors degree, and 10,000+ hours of fixed wing flight time? Would I more likely get an age waiver going OCS or Warrent Officer? Thanks.

[andrew.tischner]

With your experiance you would more likely get a age waiver for warrent officer. You could become a officer but your chances of getting to fly are less

[matthew.ritchie]

I know they say 2% age waivers are granted. What are the chances of getting an age waiver for someone like myself. I'm 33, bachelors degree, and 10,000+ hours of fixed wing flight time? Would I more likely get an age waiver going OCS or Warrent Officer? Thanks.

You have a better chance (but don't go buy a flight suit just yet). As a private pilot, you have demonstrated the capacity to succeed, and so you're a better risk.

I strongly recommend contacting your state OSM, and get moving on a Warrant Officer packet.

[b747dogg]

You have a better chance (but don't go buy a flight suit just yet). As a private pilot, you have demonstrated the capacity to succeed, and so you're a better risk.

I strongly recommend contacting your state OSM, and get moving on a Warrant Officer packet.

Thanks, I'm a commercial airline pilot now with all the ratings and licenses. If I go OCS, do you have to get sponsored by a unit first, like with the Air Guard? Also, does the guard give aviation slots for OCS before joining like the Warrant Officers?

[matthew.ritchie]

Thanks, I'm a commercial airline pilot now with all the ratings and licenses. If I go OCS, do you have to get sponsored by a unit first, like with the Air Guard? Also, does the guard give aviation slots for OCS before joining like the Warrant Officers?

I can't give you guidance at that level of granularity. You really need to have this conversation with your state's OSM. A state can only give you what is has to give, so make that call today.