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How many of you guys out there are Warrant Officers? How do you like it? Does anybody regret it? Pros and Cons?
I have been seriously considering the idea of trying to become one. I have about 320 hours logged right now but its all strictly fixed wing but I do have my Commercial SEL/instrument/Private MEL.
I am planning on talking to a recruiter pretty soon but I'd only join if I could be guaranteed an aviator position.
With that being said would the experience I have help me at all too? Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks guys!
If you are looking for fixed-wing training or experience, you can get it as an army warrant, but only after years of service. The army operates a handful of small fixed-wing airplanes, but the assignments usually go very senior. No, there is not an airline-style seniority system in the military but in this case it seems to work out that way.
The army operates a handful of small fixed-wing airplanes, but the assignments usually go very senior. No, there is not an airline-style seniority system in the military but in this case it seems to work out that way.
This described "airline-style system" went away over 20 years ago when the Army switched to a merit based selection for Warrant Officers. Prior to that it was mostly a "good ole boy" system.
The Army now has over 300 fixed wing aircraft, the largest are the RC-7 (Dash 7) the smallest are the C-12/RC-12 (King air) and UC-35 (Citation). The active duty side of fixed wing is far different than that the Reserve/Guard side. Active duty is fairly senior but still averages 6 - 8 years of rotor wing experience first. Again, selection is merit based much like a promotion board. In order not to get too top heavy with rank, the selections are made at all Warrant Officer Grades, CW2 - CW5. The Reserve component folks are selected on availability, location, willingness to deploy and who you know.
This described "airline-style system" went away over 20 years ago when the Army switched to a merit based selection for Warrant Officers. Prior to that it was mostly a "good ole boy" system.
The Army now has over 300 fixed wing aircraft, the largest are the RC-7 (Dash 7) the smallest are the C-12/RC-12 (King air) and UC-35 (Citation). The active duty side of fixed wing is far different than that the Reserve/Guard side. Active duty is fairly senior but still averages 6 - 8 years of rotor wing experience first. Again, selection is merit based much like a promotion board. In order not to get too top heavy with rank, the selections are made at all Warrant Officer Grades, CW2 - CW5. The Reserve component folks are selected on availability, location, willingness to deploy and who you know.
Scout, you hit the nail on the head. One of my junior PC's just got picked up for MEFWQC and has only been out of IERW for 4 years. Don't forget about the upcoming C-27J.
I'd jump on this myself, but after 21 years it's time for this CW4 to seek other employment.
Just make sure your recruiter does all the paper work correctly and you dont get the shaft. Don't take no for an answer. Get your physical done and ASVAB scoring high. I think if my recruiter wouldn't have screwed me on my WO paper work I probably would have had a better army aviation experience. then again theres always the air force! Big difference between and a Dash and a c-17. Anyone know if they still fly the Dashes and king air's in Korea?
Anyone know if they still fly the Dashes and king air's in Korea?
They are still there. A good friend left there about two years ago after spending three years in 3rd MI on the "Avoid Iraq Program." Not a bad gig, lots of flight time and I hear it is the gateway to the jet job in Japan.
What does the average term look like for a helo guy these days. Pretty much guarenteed to hit the sandbox right out of flight training? How many tours does the average guy do in his term?
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