Fixed Wing Aviator Warrant Officer
Job Overview
As a Fixed Wing Aviator, you’ll learn to fly fixed-wing utility aircraft or jets, some of the most exciting, technologically advanced aircraft in the world. You’ll learn to pilot jets and planes with advanced agility and skill in tactical and non-tactical missions and various weather conditions. You will be the technical expert in charge of navigation, weather radars, military intelligence, airborne radio communication, and flight status. Officers build upon their initial rotary wing training, becoming experts in fixed wing employment including military intelligence, airborne radio communication, and more.
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Official Qualification Requirements
This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.
- • Bachelor's degree required
- • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Direct Commission
Last verified: 2026-08-14
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.