Thank you for taking the time to make this video it’s pretty helpful. A few questions for you: 1. When you requested an LOR from the Flight Warrant, besides an interview, is there anything else they asked of you? 2. Was there anything specific you had to know or study for the interview with the Flight Warrant? 3. Can you list without saying names who you got LORs from? Ex: civilian employer, former CO, etc

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

1. Yes, a resume and small write up to be provide before the interview. Interview was fairly informal but I attempted to walk the line between professionalism and casual conversation. 2. Nothing studied. 3. LORs - 3 from Army Personnel in my state. - 2 From my previous command in the Marines.

@AHO1391

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius thank you so much! I hope your waiver pulls through 🤞🏼

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@AHO1391 Appreciate it. We will see. Good luck to you

I've been looking into the WOFT program a lot lately and happened to stumble on your videos and I'm glad I did. I was a Marine motor t operator from 13-17 and it has always been my dream to fly Blackhawks. Through past research I never found out about this program until recently. Now the fire has been re-lit for me. However I have a few hangups and I am hoping you could help answer a few questions. 1) are you going to have to go back to basic? I'm looking at the window for it and wondering if I'm going to have to. 2) Do you know the timeframe/length of training? I can find some info but not everything (like basic is 12 weeks, wocs is 6, etc) 3) this is the biggest thing I am struggling with, I have a 6 month old daughter and am married, do you know if family gets to come down to Rucker when you start flight school? I know during training that's a no go, but I have heard some things that make me think flight school is different. I'm struggling with the decision between flowing my dream and making sure I'm around for my daughter. Any words of wisdom would be great to hear. Thanks man, cant wait to hear more from you!

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

1. No basic for me, or so they're telling me. 2. Training is 1.5 years. 3. Family can absolutely come with and housing, daycare, school etc is there.

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

You will be called upon to deploy eventually so keep that in mind. You will be away from your family, but as far as I'm concerned training will be like a 9-5 job and you'll be around your family as much as any other job besides deployments.

Hey man, thanks for your videos! I'm almost on the same boat as you. I've been applying for Navy and USMC pilot slots, and have been considering Army WOFT. Do you think USMC aviation would be a good gig for someone who wants to fly?

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

JC! I finally got around to answering your question. I'm uploading a video that will hopefully give you some insight and perspective. Thanks!

@TheDoctorJC

2 жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius you're the man!

@octaviodelacuesta5458

2 жыл бұрын

Espanis Plis

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

@@octaviodelacuesta5458 Google translate brother. Lol

@TheDoctorJC

2 жыл бұрын

@@octaviodelacuesta5458 le pregunté si es una buena idea hacerce un piloto de la infantería de marina estadounidense. Subió un video ayer. ¡Míralo!

Whatever it takes

@merrittorius

2 жыл бұрын

GET CREATIVE!!

Hey man, any updates on your packet?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

Just threw up a new vid with some details on it. Thanks for asking!

how do I get LOR's as a high school student?

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

If you're through the ASVAB and SIFT, ask your recruiter for the CWO Strength and Retention POC. They will have pilots who take interviews in the region. Leverage your recruiting office. Seek out aviation commands in your region and get in touch. It's ok to assert yourself respectfully in this effort. They officers/pilots expect it but you have to get to them. Get creative. Take initiative. It's going to be on you a lot. Once you get 1 the ball will start rolling.

@xmzru

Жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius Thank you for your quick response. I haven’t taken the asvab and sift yet but I’m studying for it. While I’m doing that, how should I study/prepare for these interviews? Will I need to bring a resume? I’ve never really done interviews before. Also, do you recommend seeing my doctor to see if I’m cleared medically before committing anything? It would be a shame if I put everything together just to find out I have disqualifying medical issues

@merrittorius

Жыл бұрын

@Xemacs I've got videos on all of that. Plus your recruiter will give you info on it. Knock those tests out. 😎

@xmzru

Жыл бұрын

@@merrittorius thank you sir, I’ll watch all of your older videos now