Nicholas Ladolcetta
Well-Known Member
I attrited from API. Passed the tests, but one point short on my NSS from being pushed forward into Primary. Sent an appeal up, got denied, moped around for a bit now moving on.
I want to fly for the military above everything else. Spent some enlisted time in the Army and had my life saved by pilots and haven't thought about much else other than being that guy saving those on the ground since then. Since my attrition I've explored flying for the Air Force, Army, USMC, and the CG. Every avenue I was told either no, or maybe.......... but probably no. From what I gathered so far it seems that flying for the Army as a Warrant is the only remotely possible route. If it doesn't work then I'm off to find a new job.
What I'm asking for is guidance on whatever path you're knowledgeable on, as well as general advice from whatever experience you have in recruiting, branch transfers etc.
To be clear, my goals in order from most wanted and least attainable to least wanted are:
1. Getting bak into Naval Aviation. Willing to do whatever, go wherever, speak to whoever.
2. Fly for another branch. Army tops that list. Contacted my congressman, visited Army Flight School, made tons of phone calls. I've been told both I need a waiver since I attended another DOD sourced flight school, and have been told it isn't possible
3. NFO
4. USMC ground officer. If I can't serve from the sky, i'd want to get back as close to the ground as possible.
5. Army officer. Same reasons.
6. Navy EOD. Mostly as an if I have to stay here kind of option. Awesome gig. Just not preferred for a few reasons.
Thank you for whatever help you guys can offer. If you'd rather talk some other way just let me know and I'll get you some private contact info.
I want to fly for the military above everything else. Spent some enlisted time in the Army and had my life saved by pilots and haven't thought about much else other than being that guy saving those on the ground since then. Since my attrition I've explored flying for the Air Force, Army, USMC, and the CG. Every avenue I was told either no, or maybe.......... but probably no. From what I gathered so far it seems that flying for the Army as a Warrant is the only remotely possible route. If it doesn't work then I'm off to find a new job.
What I'm asking for is guidance on whatever path you're knowledgeable on, as well as general advice from whatever experience you have in recruiting, branch transfers etc.
To be clear, my goals in order from most wanted and least attainable to least wanted are:
1. Getting bak into Naval Aviation. Willing to do whatever, go wherever, speak to whoever.
2. Fly for another branch. Army tops that list. Contacted my congressman, visited Army Flight School, made tons of phone calls. I've been told both I need a waiver since I attended another DOD sourced flight school, and have been told it isn't possible
3. NFO
4. USMC ground officer. If I can't serve from the sky, i'd want to get back as close to the ground as possible.
5. Army officer. Same reasons.
6. Navy EOD. Mostly as an if I have to stay here kind of option. Awesome gig. Just not preferred for a few reasons.
Thank you for whatever help you guys can offer. If you'd rather talk some other way just let me know and I'll get you some private contact info.