You’ve seen National Guard aviators in action: delivering troops and supplies to critical areas; engaging enemy targets with pinpoint accuracy; rescuing civilians from emergencies when all other hope seems lost.
Guard aviators are among the best. And if you want to be a technical and tactical expert in the world of aviation, the best way is through the warrant officer aviator program. As a warrant officer aviator, you’ll be earning a warrant officer’s salary plus flight pay, allowances and benefits (some positions qualify for additional bonuses*), and you’ll be piloting some of the world’s most advanced aircraft:
The first step toward determining your eligibility for flight training is taking the Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST). To learn more about the AFAST, you can download a copy of the Army’s AFAST Information Pamphlet.
If you meet the local selection criteria and are selected for the flight program by your State Aviaton Office, you'll attend Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS). Upon completion of WOCS, you’ll attend a yearlong training course at Fort Rucker, AL, where you’ll learn to defend and fight from the air, assist Soldiers in combat and help civilians during emergencies and natural disasters.
You can learn more about each of the warrant officer aviator careers, or see general warrant officer eligibility requirements below.
Before enrolling in Warrant Officer Candidate School, you'll need to meet eligibility requirements. If you are currently a member of the Army National Guard, a Reserve Soldier, a transitioning active component Soldier or a current or former warrant officer, you may qualify.
Age restrictions:
In addition you must:
If you meet the basic eligibility requirements, you can download the Warrant Officer Application Guide for additional information.
* Occasionally, certain warrant officer positions will be listed as Critical Shortage MOSs, which may qualify for bonuses up to $10,000, based on your state's need. To be eligible for these positions:
A lump sum payment will be made upon completion of WOBC.
If you don’t qualify for Warrant Officer Candidate School, check out other jobs in the Guard's Aviation career field. These careers can give you a great opportunity to learn more about the aviation field and help put you in a position to attend flight school in the future.
Each state and territory has different selection requirements. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager will have the most current information.
Your total enlistment period will be eight years, but you can serve as little as three or six years, and spend the remainder in IRR (Individual Ready Reserve).
Learn moreAbsolutely. Your Guard service is only part time—just one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year.
See how the Guard helps with school.Recruits need to meet certain standards of height, weight, age, fitness and education in order to enlist.
Learn about the Guard's eligibility requirements.Yes. Guard members can be mobilized to protect and defend America in battle domestically or overseas.
Learn more about about training.MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, METS stands for Military Entrance Testing Site.
Learn moreThe Guard is a military branch that serves both state and federal governments, at home and overseas.
Find out more about the Guard.Guard pay is based on your rank and the number of years you've served, along with incentives like hazardous-duty pay.
Contact a representative to learn more.Your pay depends on a few different factors, but you won't make less than $183 for every weekend you drill.
Find out more about Guard pay.Different states may offer commissioning bonuses for critical skill positions. Please check with your local Guard representative for current bonus information.
Learn more about becoming an officer.Yes, you will be paid for every day you work.
Find out about Annual Training pay.There are different ways to become an officer. If you’re heading to college, the ROTC program is the way to go.
View how to become an officer.The training period varies for each job.
Learn moreFor certain career specialties, particularly medical professions, the Guard will reimburse student loans.
Contact a Guard representative.Find jobs in your area on our Job Board.
Learn moreIn two major ways: getting promotions and activating retirement benefits.
Learn more from a Guard representative.If you've completed Army or Marine Corps Basic Training, you won't need to repeat BCT. Most other prior service personnel will need to attend BCT (except USAF and USN Special Operations personnel). Your recruiter has details.
Talk to a Guard representative.Yes, provided you can complete 20 years of total military service by age 60.
Learn more about retirement benefits.As a National Guard Soldier, you get good pay and great benefits, and continue building toward a military retirement—while serving your country in a part-time status.
Learn moreYou are eligible for this benefit only once in your career. Once it has ended, it cannot be reinstated, even with a new enlistment contract.
Learn more.Your Chapter 1606 GI Bill benefit is suspended while you are AGR. You may need to extend your enlistment to have it reinstated once you return as a traditional drilling Soldier.
Learn more.Eligibility for Chapter 1607 is based on Title 10 Active Duty periods. The Border Mission is Title 32 and not considered a mobilization eligible for Chapter 1607.
Learn more.If you are released from Active Duty prior to completing 90 days due to an illness or injury in the line of duty, you will receive Chapter 1607 benefits at a 40 percent rate.
Learn more.You cannot receive payment from more than one benefit program at a time.
Learn more.Your estimated total for the first year.
*DetailsPlease understand that these calculations are only estimates and that a recruiter will have the most up-to-date information about benefits.
Because of the broad range of pay options, the Pay Calculator does not apply to Medical Professional Officers.
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