How Do You Train To Become An Air Force Pilot?
Becoming an Air Force Pilot is an accomplishment in itself and can lead to further career possibilities. The job is not only filled with honor and patriotism but is also fun! The elite officers who make it into the program challenge themselves every day and work extremely hard to have what they will call the most exciting job in the world. Join the Air Force. You must be an officer to be a pilot, which you can do through your college’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), the Air Force Academy or Officer Training School (OTS). Take and pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and Basic Aptitude Test (BAT). Apply for a pilot slot. Your scores on the tests, any previous flight experience, college transcripts and any previous military experience all factor into your Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score. Accept an offer for a pilot slot and pass the Flying Class One physical. Wait until your training class begins. During this time you may work a “casual status” job a
