Army National Guard Pilot Slots?

scramjet

scramjet

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A few questions:
-Do they work similar to the ANG? What exactly is involved in competing for them?
-I know Army fixed wing in general is rare, but I know for a fact that the Pennsylvania Army National Guard operates at least one of whatever the military version of the Shorts 330 is. Can you directly enter one of those slots?
-Are these slots generally warrant officer slots or officer slots?
-If so, you can enter the warrant officer ranks initially if you have a two year degree, correct?
-Finally, how hard is it get a vision waiver, I can't remember my uncorrected vision, but it's correctable to 20/20 and better than 20/20 under certain conditions.

Thanks for any insight! :)
 
Here is a job posting for Army Reserve pilot slots:

Opportunities for Aviators with the Army Reserve or Applicants for Initial Entry Aviation Training​
Army Reserve Aviation needs motivated aviators to fly our multi-million dollar aircraft. Imagine getting three dimensional in an AH-64A Apache, UH-60 Blackhawk, CH-47 Chinook, C-12 airplane or UC-35 Citation jet. Positions available at Ft. Lewis, WA, Ft. Carson, CO, Los Alamitos and Victorville, CA, Houston and Ft. Hood, TX, Kansas City, KS, Ft. McCoy, WI, Ft. Knox, KY, Willow Grove,(Philly) PA, Ft. Bragg, NC, Dobbins AFB, Atlanta, GA, Clearwater, FL,, Ft. Rucker, AL and Ft. Eustis VA.
Initial entry rotary wing course prior to advanced aircraft qualifications for those who qualify for Army Reserve Aviation. AH-64A Apache, CH-47 Chinook, or UH-60 Blackhawk or fixed wing aircraft qualification course, (AQC) available. Reserve Aviation provides you up to 48 paid annual flight-training periods per year. Drill weekends at two days pay for one training day. Two weeks to 29 days of annual training. Possible 36 days of paid training through Readiness Management Assembly’s (RMA’s) and additional training Assembly’s (ATA’s). Possible Active Duty Special Work, (ADSW) or Active Duty Training, (ADT) to support aviation units.
Simulator training in multimillion-dollar state of the art technology. Opportunities for advanced professional development as an instructor pilot, maintenance test pilot, safety officer, tactical operations officer, instrument flight examiner and many other resident courses of instruction. Everything available to Reserve soldiers such as retirement, promotion, GI Bill for tuition assistance at universities and much, much more. Congress recently passed tax laws to benefit Reserve soldiers
This is an invitation to join our brotherhood of warrior aviators. Don’t fight the feeling; make that call to get the information to make an informed, educated decision that could set you up for success! To learn more about Army Reserve Aviation call or e-mail Major Jerry Gray at 1-800-359-8483 EX 464-8262 e-mail: jerry.r.gray@us.army.mil
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I've talked to the guy and he knows his stuff. He's been doing it a long time and has been the recruiter for some other JC folks here too. He'll be able to answer your questions.
 
does anyone here have some current information on going trough the warrant officer training and then helo training in the army?
 
scramjet said:
A few questions:
-Do they work similar to the ANG? What exactly is involved in competing for them?
-I know Army fixed wing in general is rare, but I know for a fact that the Pennsylvania Army National Guard operates at least one of whatever the military version of the Shorts 330 is. Can you directly enter one of those slots?
-Are these slots generally warrant officer slots or officer slots?
-If so, you can enter the warrant officer ranks initially if you have a two year degree, correct?
-Finally, how hard is it get a vision waiver, I can't remember my uncorrected vision, but it's correctable to 20/20 and better than 20/20 under certain conditions.

Thanks for any insight! :)
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#1- Normally it works the same. Get unit phone numbers and call. The listed contacts for the Reserves are good as well.
#2. Yes, you can go directly to one of these slots. But you're equally likely to hit the lottery. Usually these slots are reserved for those who have been around the unit for a while.
#3- Both.
#4- Correct. As a matter of fact, you can enter the WO program with 0 college. Not likely to get picked up, but it happens. I knew a guy who turned 19 during the UH-60 course.
#5- Not to hard to get a vision waiver now days.
 
wow, forgot about this, but i was looking into getting into one of the reserve bases in Victorville ca, or up in the northwest. but from start to finish how long do you think the process would take, i know theres more to this than just flying so what other types of duties could i expect. you can pm me if you want just trying to gather up as much info as i can...
 
Diamnd15 said:
wow, forgot about this, but i was looking into getting into one of the reserve bases in Victorville ca, or up in the northwest. but from start to finish how long do you think the process would take, i know theres more to this than just flying so what other types of duties could i expect. you can pm me if you want just trying to gather up as much info as i can...
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I have a buddy who flies out of Victorville. Start to finish I would say 30-36 months from the day you got selected to when you make it back to the unit as a trained army aviator.

Other duties can range from managing a fridge fund, working in the maint section, or taking care of the flying gear...
 
[thread hijack]I am a few weeks away from completing my Army Reserve officer training, so I'm weighing up my corps preferences .... it's looking like (1) armour (2) transport and (3) signals ......

Oh how I wish my little army reserve had aviation. You've no idea how envious I am![/thread hijack]
 
Go signal, brother. Lot's of lucrative job opportunities after that training.
 
Timmypig said:
[thread hijack]I am a few weeks away from completing my Army Reserve officer training, so I'm weighing up my corps preferences .... it's looking like (1) armour (2) transport and (3) signals ......

Oh how I wish my little army reserve had aviation. You've no idea how envious I am![/thread hijack]
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+1 IanJ....Armor and Transport not so much
 
In fact I'd put transpo as number 2 - lots of logistics training and practical experience that employers like there.

If I were ranking them in "cool-points" though, it would be Armor, Signal, and Transpo. And if I were going to be a career officer, I'd choose only combat arms branches.
 
Ian J said:
In fact I'd put transpo as number 2 - lots of logistics training and practical experience that employers like there.

If I were ranking them in "cool-points" though, it would be Armor, Signal, and Transpo. And if I were going to be a career officer, I'd choose only combat arms branches.
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Well if we are talking cool points then either Infantry or Aviation. :nana2:
 
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