considering active army

mward · June 23rd, 2006, 02:43

I am currently a warrant officer candidate in the national guard but I am considering going active duty army for several reasons. One I have already been waiting a year for a date for school and no indication of when it will come, two I already have a huge amount of student loans to pay off, and three I need a steady full time job to pay off my loans. I considered going the guard route and trying to convert the military ratings into fixed wing ratings and maybe going the CFI route but I would still be looking at tacking on a considerable amount of debt to finish training not to mention the crappy CFI pay. I already have my PPL and have flown mainly fixed wing and a few hours rotary wing and honestly I think I would be happy making a living flying either. So my question is for those who have experience with the active duty army aviation. Do you think it would be better to go this route? I was active duty enlisted infantry for three years and know a little about life in the active army but I am honestly pretty clueless about aviation warrant officers. I loved the job of an infantryman especially the riding around in blackhawks part but wasn't a big fan of the QOL. Any insight into my situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ian J · June 25th, 2006, 15:03

I think you'd like it! I to was a enlisted infantry-man prior to becoming an aviator, and you're right -- the QOL does suck! You'll find it's a lot better as a Warrant.

Do a search in the Military Forum and you'll find plenty written on Army Warrants and Aviation.

It can be hard work, but it's very rewarding, and sounds like a path that can take you where you want to go. If you have anything specific you'd like to ask, just let me know.

skywestseth · June 26th, 2006, 00:18

Hey CD, off to WOCS this month, I am PCS'ing on July 22, I though it was never gonna come!!

-Seth

Ian J · June 27th, 2006, 10:02

Sweet! Congrats! It's gonna be HOT in Alabama in July and Aug!

And just put up with the WOCS BS... it's only 6 weeks the it's flight school and life is good. 6 weeks ain't nothing. Keep you eye on the prize.

June 23rd, 2006, 02:43	#1
mward Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san marcos, tx Posts: 12	considering active army I am currently a warrant officer candidate in the national guard but I am considering going active duty army for several reasons. One I have already been waiting a year for a date for school and no indication of when it will come, two I already have a huge amount of student loans to pay off, and three I need a steady full time job to pay off my loans. I considered going the guard route and trying to convert the military ratings into fixed wing ratings and maybe going the CFI route but I would still be looking at tacking on a considerable amount of debt to finish training not to mention the crappy CFI pay. I already have my PPL and have flown mainly fixed wing and a few hours rotary wing and honestly I think I would be happy making a living flying either. So my question is for those who have experience with the active duty army aviation. Do you think it would be better to go this route? I was active duty enlisted infantry for three years and know a little about life in the active army but I am honestly pretty clueless about aviation warrant officers. I loved the job of an infantryman especially the riding around in blackhawks part but wasn't a big fan of the QOL. Any insight into my situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

June 25th, 2006, 15:03	#2
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 6,000 Blog Entries: 7	Re: considering active army I think you'd like it! I to was a enlisted infantry-man prior to becoming an aviator, and you're right -- the QOL does suck! You'll find it's a lot better as a Warrant. Do a search in the Military Forum and you'll find plenty written on Army Warrants and Aviation. It can be hard work, but it's very rewarding, and sounds like a path that can take you where you want to go. If you have anything specific you'd like to ask, just let me know. __________________

June 26th, 2006, 00:18	#3
skywestseth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenbow Posts: 457	Re: considering active army Hey CD, off to WOCS this month, I am PCS'ing on July 22, I though it was never gonna come!! -Seth

June 27th, 2006, 10:02	#4
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 6,000 Blog Entries: 7	Re: considering active army Sweet! Congrats! It's gonna be HOT in Alabama in July and Aug! And just put up with the WOCS BS... it's only 6 weeks the it's flight school and life is good. 6 weeks ain't nothing. Keep you eye on the prize. __________________

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