Warrant Officer Flight Training

Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT) is a distinguished training program within the United States Army, established to develop highly skilled rotary-wing aviators. Originating during World War II and evolving significantly during the Vietnam War, WOFT enabled the Army to rapidly expand its helicopter pilot ranks by selecting talented enlisted soldiers and civilians for direct aviation training. Candidates who complete the demanding program at Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), Alabama, are appointed as Warrant Officers and awarded the coveted Army Aviator Badge. Today, WOFT remains a critical pathway for Army aviation, producing expert pilots who command and operate the Army’s diverse fleet of helicopters.