In your honest opinion, if I wanted to pursue being a pilot, would it be more beneficial to go Warrant Officer, or to try and go Officer?

2022-04-08T11:18:47-04:00

I have a B.S. degree in Psychology with a focus in neuroscience, and my MOS currently is a 25R (soon to be a 46T in October when we switch over to public affairs). Prior to the military, I was pursuing a Masters in Physics but put it on hold to join the Army. I'm generally just curious about aviation and becoming a pilot. Would it be a better idea to go to to Warrant Officer or try to go to OCS? Generally just looking to weigh my options here after I leave AIT.

Response by SMSgt Anil Heendeniya made Apr 8 at 2022 11:37 AM

2022-04-08T11:37:45-04:00

Your degree gives you the capability for a commission, which opens up more flying opportunities for you--as well as experiential and professional growth. I'd recommend OCS (as long as you're under the age limit).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2022 11:41 AM

2022-04-08T11:41:23-04:00

It depends on what you want to do in the long term. Commissioned pilots fly less than their warrant peers. There are periods where commissioned pilots are commanders or on the S3 staff. But they are commissioned and will get to higher ranks and do more than just fly.
Warrants fly. They keep flying even at the top of their pay grade.

Response by LTC Ken Connolly made Apr 8 at 2022 6:09 PM

2022-04-08T18:09:16-04:00

If you are looking beyond just being a pilot, then OCS is the route you should consider.