Originally Posted by
PotatoChip
Spent some time talking with army recruiters about the Warrant Officer program today. It seems to be a decent program and I am considering putting through a packet. I am curious if anyone out there has gone through after flying commercially for a while first. I did a little thread search and found a couple useful, but wanted some up to date information.
Further, as per another thread, it seems many feel this is a bad time to be a helo pilot in the Army. No where to go, no PIC time etc. Anyone care to corroborate, or elaborate on that?
I currently have over 4500tt, , 1200pic and 430tpic, college degree, but I am furloughed with no recall in sight and zero opportunities outside of starting at a regional all over again, which quite frankly, is almost out of the question. I've regretted not serving in the past, and feel this might be my shot.
Anyone else go this route? Thanks.
-PC
Talk with all the services. You'll be told no by some but it's not the final no. Going other services will allow you to decide if you want jets, props or helos. Also, go to baseops.net and see what guard/reserve units are hiring. Even if they are not hiring talk with them or even go see them. It is amazing what face time does. If you get a slot you will really enjoy it. KC-130 Marine unit out of NY is real short people. I feel that there are better opportunities than doing the WOFT program.