Bro!! I’ve been researching WOFT packet info for about 10 months. I’m now 1 LOR away from submitting my packet. Thank you for making these videos. I really appreciate it man for real.
Bro, thank you for the words and awesome that you're close to done. This is just the beginning of a long journey. Keep pushing. Work hard studying for that interview. REALLY STUDY FOR IT. PREP. It'll pay off if you sound polished and have good answers that relate to your audience. Check in when you can. Would love to hear how it goes.
I fellow shitter guy! I was a crew chief at 461 as an NSI/AGI and I’m currently in the Army looking into the flight warrant path. Thank you for the info!
Damn man, i’ve been watching all you’re videos and had no idea you’re a marine. Im an aviation mechanic on f18s in miramar. Cpl with a year and a half left and im constantly worried i wont have the proper guidance to switch branches and do this because iv never met another marine thats gone through the process and made it. I hope i wont have to get out and then sit on my thumb waiting to get in, i dont want to retake the asvab cause ik ill do worse and i dont want to waste any time. Idk the process of switching. But you’re exactly the type of mentor i need and i appreciate these videos.
Small world. I work at HMHT-302 on New River. My entire career has been Aviation. I’ve worked at a MAG, Base Operations/flight clearance, Operations Chief, ATC with the JASDF (Foreign exchange), air passenger freight/pax terminal, Aerial Observer (MV-22), school house for the MV-22 (VMMT-204), school house for the CH53E (HMHT-302), and recently earned my private pilots license. HQMC just approved my inter service transfer to the Army. I’m going in as enlisted first primarily because I want to attend Airbone, Air assault, Sapper, and Ranger School. I will also be doing college along with everything else that adds to my resume and makes me more competitive for the WO board. I’ll be a 15P (Aviation Operations specialist) the same job I’ve had in the Marine Corps since 2016. A great benefit that comes with being a 15P is that I’ll already know the job. I’ll just have to learn the Army’s way of doing it of course. Another great benefit is that after I am able to display that I’m great at my job, I’ll be able to schedule myself to attend all of my desired schools (Airborne, Air assault, Sapper, and Ranger School) and successfully complete them all within a time window I have in my head because towards the middle of my contract I’m going to start the process for the WOFT board. Aviation is my passion. My dream is to make it to the airlines and utilize being a WO pilot in the Army as a major stepping stone to make it there. I want it more than life itself. I am destined to make this a reality. Side note: when you said “there’s more to life than sitting in an office waiting to die” it hit me hard because I’ve been telling my Marines that for years.
Love the passion, the clear goals, and the mindset. You're on your way. Please keep in touch as you go. Would love to hear about any and all of it (marine to marine). I love running into heavy lift folks going through this. There's more of us than you think!
Wish i had this video back in 99 when i submitted my packet back then. Passed FAST, the physical, my LoRs, my packet but didnt get past the Board with 5 Lt Colonels. Wasnt selected but told to apply next year. But there wasnt a next year for me and I could smell the ink on my DD214 and took it,
Good Morning Sir! Thanks for saying hello. Any words of wisdom for an aspiring aviator? Things you remember from flight school that your flight did for fun, tradition? Hope you're well!
Prior Air Force enlisted and now reservist. Currently working with an army recruiter and I’m being told that I have to join regArmy before I can apply to become a army pilot.
A million percent false. Either they just didn't know and it was innocent or they're not willing to put in the work. Try to find a recruiter who's put other pilots in.
I would advise looking for a new recruiter if that’s an option for you. You can “street to seat” and go through WOCS, SERE, and WOFT, etc without having to reclass. This is a classic example of recruiters not wanting to put in the time to help you out.
Dom🤝I'm glad there was value. I would only put it up there if I thought there would be. Thanks for the positive feedback and wish you the best moving forward 🤙
My WOFT packet is in, and my recruiter said that there is no interview. I was baffled by this, and I reached out to a CW5 to get his word, and he said that there is no interview for WOFT. There’s also no ACFT. That must be a new thing. I’m doing street-to-seat as well.
@@merrittorius thank you man! The board is done, I should hear back this week! I had six LORs and an excellent SIFT, so I definitely have a good shot! I’m only 18 so I hope they see my age as a benefit rather than a detriment.
Current Marine here , still have over a year left in current contract and am considering submitting this CWO package , definitely have some questions !
Hello warrant officer. I only have a high school diploma and I have been working as an electrician past 12 years. I love aviation and always wanted to work with aircrafts. I was a navy cadet NCO for many years where I was trained by Marines. Now I’m 34 and my army recruiter told me best option for me is a to enlist in the army as an aviation electrician or mechanic then build my package and apply for a warrant officer pilot. Please share your thoughts on the best way to go about it if I want to become a warrant officer pilot in the army. Thank you.
You’re already pass the maximum age for going through Warrant Officer Flight Training, and would need an age waiver at this point. You should talk to another recruiter before you enlist, spend time doing something else, get older, and they don’t accept your age waiver.
@@kemardudley156 thank you. I was thinking the same. I have a friend who’s a colonel in the Air Force he will give me an recommendation letter if that helps with my age waiver. I think all recruiters will try to get me to enlist first and ask me to try for warrant officer pilot after. I’m physically fit and will take the ASVAB in a week I will probably have good score on it too. I’m also studying for SIFT. Do you think I can find a recruiter that will help me to prepare my package and join as an warrant officer pilot directly as an civilian?
@@FAZILJOYactive duty army has a street to seat option that I heard they offer that's your best bet to guarantee that you become a pilot. My intentions were to join as a warrant officer pilot. They told me the same thing enlist first then you can apply to be a pilot. I'm about to do the state board today. I enlisted September 1st 2020. So keep in mind it could take a while. The whole packet took me over a year to get together. A lot of things will be out of your hands like going up the chain of command for a letter of recommendation from the battalion commander took around 4 months. I'm not entirely sure about how the street to seat works but if flying is the only thing you want to do then it's the safer bet. You'll have to find a recruiter willing to put in some work, which might be the most difficult thing.
@@Zack1931 I’m spoke to few recruiters and they all said because I’m 34 I have to try to become a pilot after I enlist and if I can do exceptionally well on my ASVAB and SIFT I have a good chance to get an interview with the aviation board. But if I don’t join before I turn 35 I might have to get more waiver and it will be more difficult for me to get recommendations.I’m taking the Asvab next week so let’s see what I can do from there.
@@FAZILJOY you're on the right track. Take the asvab see how you do. You need at least a 110 GT then get them to let you take the SIFT. How long til you turn 35? If you want to join the army regardless even if you can't be a pilot then by all means go for it. If you only want to be a pilot then really push for street to seat option. If you want to be a crewmember and fly there are other options where you can give yourself backup plans that still get you in the helicopter flying (just not as a pilot)
Thank you for the wisdom. Im currently in the infantry in the national guard and a flight instructor on the civilian side. What is your experience on age waivers? I'm currently 30 but by the time I am done with my civilian/guard obligations it might pass the age of 33.
Waivers are incredibly common. It's usually the age, medical, or active federal service ones that get you into scrutiny. Most I know that are in have some type of "waiver". It is very common.
Awaiting physical waivers thanks to my VA ratings 🙃 but on track so far. Just out of curiosity, why are you going guard over active? Right now I'm on track for active but thinking about switching to guard for various reasons
Simply a lifestyle thing for me. I've got a job where I can do both things. Stay local around family and the things we've become a part of. Get to mix it up but still have somewhat of a civilian existence.
@@merrittorius yea that's what's making me think of changing course. I have a 1 year old, a house and some family around me. Thanks for the videos and reply, you are definitely one of the people that helped me push forward with this process. Making the decision to transition back into the military with a family this time is a tough one, but I've wanted to fly since 1st grade, and rotting away in an office has quickly become old.
Can I apply for the pilot program with a hand tattoo? I can't find the policy ATM. I'm currently enlisted 18x. My finger tattoos were approved when I enlisted but I'd like to know if I can apply with my tattoos.
I have no idea, if I had to guess its a waiver and that's it but the best thing you can do it find the actual reg and know it yourself. People will tell you anything.
It's waivable from the conversations I've heard. Not automatic. The focus should be on whether or not you can provide a long-term high ROI when in regards to overcoming that.
Board: so why should you be the one? Me: …. I have like 10,000 hours flying attack helicopters throughout all battlefield video games ….. also…. I’m addicted to MT Dew Code Red…. Board: ……. Here’s your wings 🪽 Me: ……. Cool…. lol.. It’s a joke people.. I also flew in the everon, chernaurus wars……. In Arma…. Gosh!!
I have a bachelor's from the Business School at IU. I chose Warrant O. I will miss the money.....honestly I would rather be an expert at flying whatever platform I end up on as a CWO. It suits my background experience as well. It's definitely a personal decision so know what drives you and define your goals.
im here on new river as well, trying to be a warrant officer too, got a year and a half to go of my contract. when you say prepare for questions, do you know if they are gonna ask very specific ones?
I mention 3 or so of them in this video. Research interview questions as well and rehearse. I'd have answers to 15 questions rehearsed, fleshed out and ready.
Bro!! I’ve been researching WOFT packet info for about 10 months. I’m now 1 LOR away from submitting my packet. Thank you for making these videos. I really appreciate it man for real.
Bro, thank you for the words and awesome that you're close to done. This is just the beginning of a long journey. Keep pushing. Work hard studying for that interview. REALLY STUDY FOR IT. PREP. It'll pay off if you sound polished and have good answers that relate to your audience. Check in when you can. Would love to hear how it goes.
@merrittorius I finally made it to Ft. Rucker to WOCS. Thanks for all of your info brother. Truly a blessing.
Same deal with me...everyone's reaction at work has been awesome and support
I'm glad you're through brotha. When will I see ya?
@@merrittorius awaiting IST so I can get a school date. So I should know in the next 4-5 weeks hopefully
Pursing this path now currently still studying to get a higher asvab so your videos are clutch
@lesly joseph go get it. If it is humanly possible➡️consider it possible. You got it.
@@merrittorius can I get an email for you too??
I fellow shitter guy! I was a crew chief at 461 as an NSI/AGI and I’m currently in the Army looking into the flight warrant path. Thank you for the info!
Oh heck yes! What's up stud. Please lmk if you need anything.
Damn man, i’ve been watching all you’re videos and had no idea you’re a marine. Im an aviation mechanic on f18s in miramar. Cpl with a year and a half left and im constantly worried i wont have the proper guidance to switch branches and do this because iv never met another marine thats gone through the process and made it. I hope i wont have to get out and then sit on my thumb waiting to get in, i dont want to retake the asvab cause ik ill do worse and i dont want to waste any time. Idk the process of switching. But you’re exactly the type of mentor i need and i appreciate these videos.
Hit me up for anything brother. Glad to help a fellow winger. Go get it! 🌴😎🔥
Currently an E5 enlisted Active Duty in a STEM based MOS looking to transition to 153A. Thank you for this video, it was really helpful.
Greatly appreciate you saying that. 🙏 I always love it when there's value for people.
Small world. I work at HMHT-302 on New River.
My entire career has been Aviation. I’ve worked at a MAG, Base Operations/flight clearance, Operations Chief, ATC with the JASDF (Foreign exchange), air passenger freight/pax terminal, Aerial Observer (MV-22), school house for the MV-22 (VMMT-204), school house for the CH53E (HMHT-302), and recently earned my private pilots license.
HQMC just approved my inter service transfer to the Army. I’m going in as enlisted first primarily because I want to attend Airbone, Air assault, Sapper, and Ranger School. I will also be doing college along with everything else that adds to my resume and makes me more competitive for the WO board. I’ll be a 15P (Aviation Operations specialist) the same job I’ve had in the Marine Corps since 2016.
A great benefit that comes with being a 15P is that I’ll already know the job. I’ll just have to learn the Army’s way of doing it of course. Another great benefit is that after I am able to display that I’m great at my job, I’ll be able to schedule myself to attend all of my desired schools (Airborne, Air assault, Sapper, and Ranger School) and successfully complete them all within a time window I have in my head because towards the middle of my contract I’m going to start the process for the WOFT board.
Aviation is my passion. My dream is to make it to the airlines and utilize being a WO pilot in the Army as a major stepping stone to make it there. I want it more than life itself. I am destined to make this a reality.
Side note: when you said “there’s more to life than sitting in an office waiting to die” it hit me hard because I’ve been telling my Marines that for years.
Love the passion, the clear goals, and the mindset. You're on your way. Please keep in touch as you go. Would love to hear about any and all of it (marine to marine). I love running into heavy lift folks going through this. There's more of us than you think!
Semper Fi. Working the process now. HMLA-773 Red Dogs. Great video
Get it. Drop the packet!! They want good folks just like you. Perfect time to go.
Wish i had this video back in 99 when i submitted my packet back then. Passed FAST, the physical, my LoRs, my packet but didnt get past the Board with 5 Lt Colonels. Wasnt selected but told to apply next year. But there wasnt a next year for me and I could smell the ink on my DD214 and took it,
Thanks for the video. i’m not a pilot. Just on a journey and need to keep moving. I won’t stop. : )
Are you pilot yet?
Royal Blue 89-16, just stopping by to check in! UH-1, AH-1, AH-64
Good Morning Sir! Thanks for saying hello. Any words of wisdom for an aspiring aviator? Things you remember from flight school that your flight did for fun, tradition? Hope you're well!
Outstanding and thank you for your service.
Prior Air Force enlisted and now reservist. Currently working with an army recruiter and I’m being told that I have to join regArmy before I can apply to become a army pilot.
A million percent false. Either they just didn't know and it was innocent or they're not willing to put in the work. Try to find a recruiter who's put other pilots in.
@@merrittorius thanks for the quick reply and advice!
I would advise looking for a new recruiter if that’s an option for you. You can “street to seat” and go through WOCS, SERE, and WOFT, etc without having to reclass. This is a classic example of recruiters not wanting to put in the time to help you out.
I was told the same.
Thanks for the info.
Thank you so much for this video man, extremely helpful information
Glad to hear there was value stud. Stay up!
Saw your post on Vertical Reference. Sweet video!
Dom🤝I'm glad there was value. I would only put it up there if I thought there would be. Thanks for the positive feedback and wish you the best moving forward 🤙
Love the Jacket!
The Condors, fuck yeah. I see members of that unit on New River all the time at the chow hall.
WE OUT HERE
My WOFT packet is in, and my recruiter said that there is no interview. I was baffled by this, and I reached out to a CW5 to get his word, and he said that there is no interview for WOFT.
There’s also no ACFT. That must be a new thing. I’m doing street-to-seat as well.
I hope they snag you up! Keep in touch on it.
@@merrittorius thank you man! The board is done, I should hear back this week!
I had six LORs and an excellent SIFT, so I definitely have a good shot! I’m only 18 so I hope they see my age as a benefit rather than a detriment.
@rhysgoodman7628 Sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders and if they perceive that they'll see it as value added.
@@rhysgoodman7628what were your results?
@@rhysgoodman7628how’d it go???
Current Marine here , still have over a year left in current contract and am considering submitting this CWO package , definitely have some questions !
Have you made any progress on it? Let us know. SF
Hello warrant officer. I only have a high school diploma and I have been working as an electrician past 12 years. I love aviation and always wanted to work with aircrafts. I was a navy cadet NCO for many years where I was trained by Marines. Now I’m 34 and my army recruiter told me best option for me is a to enlist in the army as an aviation electrician or mechanic then build my package and apply for a warrant officer pilot. Please share your thoughts on the best way to go about it if I want to become a warrant officer pilot in the army. Thank you.
You’re already pass the maximum age for going through Warrant Officer Flight Training, and would need an age waiver at this point. You should talk to another recruiter before you enlist, spend time doing something else, get older, and they don’t accept your age waiver.
@@kemardudley156 thank you. I was thinking the same. I have a friend who’s a colonel in the Air Force he will give me an recommendation letter if that helps with my age waiver. I think all recruiters will try to get me to enlist first and ask me to try for warrant officer pilot after. I’m physically fit and will take the ASVAB in a week I will probably have good score on it too. I’m also studying for SIFT. Do you think I can find a recruiter that will help me to prepare my package and join as an warrant officer pilot directly as an civilian?
@@FAZILJOYactive duty army has a street to seat option that I heard they offer that's your best bet to guarantee that you become a pilot. My intentions were to join as a warrant officer pilot. They told me the same thing enlist first then you can apply to be a pilot. I'm about to do the state board today. I enlisted September 1st 2020. So keep in mind it could take a while. The whole packet took me over a year to get together. A lot of things will be out of your hands like going up the chain of command for a letter of recommendation from the battalion commander took around 4 months. I'm not entirely sure about how the street to seat works but if flying is the only thing you want to do then it's the safer bet. You'll have to find a recruiter willing to put in some work, which might be the most difficult thing.
@@Zack1931 I’m spoke to few recruiters and they all said because I’m 34 I have to try to become a pilot after I enlist and if I can do exceptionally well on my ASVAB and SIFT I have a good chance to get an interview with the aviation board. But if I don’t join before I turn 35 I might have to get more waiver and it will be more difficult for me to get recommendations.I’m taking the Asvab next week so let’s see what I can do from there.
@@FAZILJOY you're on the right track. Take the asvab see how you do. You need at least a 110 GT then get them to let you take the SIFT. How long til you turn 35?
If you want to join the army regardless even if you can't be a pilot then by all means go for it. If you only want to be a pilot then really push for street to seat option. If you want to be a crewmember and fly there are other options where you can give yourself backup plans that still get you in the helicopter flying (just not as a pilot)
Thank men the interview is for prior service
Thank you for the wisdom. Im currently in the infantry in the national guard and a flight instructor on the civilian side. What is your experience on age waivers? I'm currently 30 but by the time I am done with my civilian/guard obligations it might pass the age of 33.
I got an age waiver at 36/37 years old. They are accessible and happen. Let me know what you run into.
Could you become a pilot in the Marines as a Warrant Officer?
No.
You said something about waivers. I may have a couple waivers, is that gonna mean I cant make it even if I'm prepared?
Waivers are incredibly common. It's usually the age, medical, or active federal service ones that get you into scrutiny. Most I know that are in have some type of "waiver". It is very common.
Awaiting physical waivers thanks to my VA ratings 🙃 but on track so far. Just out of curiosity, why are you going guard over active? Right now I'm on track for active but thinking about switching to guard for various reasons
Simply a lifestyle thing for me. I've got a job where I can do both things. Stay local around family and the things we've become a part of. Get to mix it up but still have somewhat of a civilian existence.
@@merrittorius yea that's what's making me think of changing course. I have a 1 year old, a house and some family around me.
Thanks for the videos and reply, you are definitely one of the people that helped me push forward with this process. Making the decision to transition back into the military with a family this time is a tough one, but I've wanted to fly since 1st grade, and rotting away in an office has quickly become old.
@@71Raiders we have the same mindset brother🤙
@killerduck81 yoo can I get your email? I have some questions dude. I may be in the same boat!
Can I apply for the pilot program with a hand tattoo? I can't find the policy ATM. I'm currently enlisted 18x. My finger tattoos were approved when I enlisted but I'd like to know if I can apply with my tattoos.
I have no idea, if I had to guess its a waiver and that's it but the best thing you can do it find the actual reg and know it yourself. People will tell you anything.
Will the just at 8 years AFS time auto disqualifies one?
It's waivable from the conversations I've heard. Not automatic. The focus should be on whether or not you can provide a long-term high ROI when in regards to overcoming that.
How realistic is it applying with an AFS waiver?
I would always go for it and make them tell me no. It totally depends on who you network with and what your experience is.
Board: so why should you be the one?
Me: …. I have like 10,000 hours flying attack helicopters throughout all battlefield video games ….. also…. I’m addicted to MT Dew Code Red….
Board: ……. Here’s your wings 🪽
Me: ……. Cool…. lol..
It’s a joke people.. I also flew in the everon, chernaurus wars……. In Arma…. Gosh!!
I've got at least 200 hours stick time in Verdansk 🫡
Hahahaha love ya bro , keep doing you.
How old were you at the time of dropping the packet?
@@evangjrodriguez 36, and then approved when I was 37
@@merrittorius that’s what’s up! And you had to get an age waiver? By chance do you know if anyone over 40 has ever gotten a waiver?
@evangjrodriguez I did, I've heard of 1 person who's over 40 yes. Guard only for that one for sure.
@@merrittorius bet! Appreciate the info! Feeling like I got some hope left!
Do you think someone with a 4 year degree should try to fly helos in the Army? I heard commissioned fly less often than Warrant Officers.
I have a bachelor's from the Business School at IU. I chose Warrant O. I will miss the money.....honestly I would rather be an expert at flying whatever platform I end up on as a CWO. It suits my background experience as well. It's definitely a personal decision so know what drives you and define your goals.
@@merrittorius Thanks for the reply!
@@connor2701 Always 🤙
U should join the airforce. Army is bottom of the barrel flying and should be last resort
@Crystal meth mustache ride lol. 🤣 Thanks for the sub.
Ey Connor, he's not wrong about looking around at your options. Talk to everyone for sure.
Do you have an email address I can send some questions too?
Shoot me a message on Instagram. Same username. 🤙
Rah condors
Big fkin Rah John 🤝
Join people, the standards are so low anymore, pretend soldiers can make it there. Not good!
Standard comment from someone who doesn't have a profile picture or content. You'd never say this to my face.
@@merrittorius did my time. Did you do yours? Probably after the stress card started!
@@merrittorius I would ssy that to your pretend face. Still some real soldiers around.
@joenewmeyer8358 I've never done anything better than you did Joe!! Thanks for your service War Hero.
@@merrittorius no hero, just old soldier
I was an IP at Ft. Rucker for 28 yrs. This guy is a joke! Come on, he is trying to act like a cool guy but is laughable.
@@johnraeburn3675 Sounds like you're a great leader and instructor. Hope you're enjoying retirement.
im here on new river as well, trying to be a warrant officer too, got a year and a half to go of my contract. when you say prepare for questions, do you know if they are gonna ask very specific ones?
I mention 3 or so of them in this video. Research interview questions as well and rehearse. I'd have answers to 15 questions rehearsed, fleshed out and ready.
Thanks for the video, it really helps! Could I contact you? I would really love to have someone who can help me through this process!
Hit me up on IG.
@@merrittorius Donezo
Can I get your email?
Message me on IG 🤝
Messaged you
@KillerDuck81 Can I get your email also?