Pilot

Flying the most advanced aircraft in the world is only one of the many responsibilities associated with a career as an Air Force pilot. Your leadership skills and character are of paramount importance as you take charge of training and commanding crews to accomplish missions. Each type of pilot specializes in different aircraft and skill sets. To learn more, browse through the job descriptions below.

Bomber Pilot flies bomber-type aircraft and commands crews to accomplish airlifts, training and other missions.

Test Pilot plans, conducts, directs and reports on flight test programs associated with the design, development and modification of aircraft, aerospace vehicles, flight simulators and related systems.

Fighter Pilot operates fighter-type aircraft and commands crews to accomplish combat, training and other missions.

Generalist Pilot develops plans and policies, monitors and evaluates operations, coordinates staff activities and advises commanders.

Helicopter Pilot operates rotary-wing aircraft and commands crews to accomplish combat, training and other missions.

Trainer Pilot is responsible for flying trainer aircraft in furtherance of the pilot-training mission.

Mobility Pilot flies a variety of mobility aircraft and commands crews to accomplish tanker, airlifts, training and other missions.

Reconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic Warfare Pilot operates specialized mission aircraft and commands flight crews to accomplish reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, electronic warfare, training and other missions.

Special Operations Pilot flies special operations aircraft (fixed-wing or helicopter) and commands crews to accomplish special operations, training and other missions.

Tanker Pilot operates tanker aircraft and commands crews to accomplish air refueling, airlifts, training and other missions.

Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA) Pilot operates specialized mission aircraft and commands flight crews to accomplish reconnaissance, surveillance, combat, training and other missions. PAY CHART

All Air Force career fields are based on qualifications and job availability.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Air Force is committed to education, and you'll have the opportunity to take your education as far as you'd like, on or off base. Whether you just want to keep your job skills current or pursue another college degree, the Air Force has programs to help you reach your educational goals - like Tuition Assistance, which can pay up to 100% of your tuition costs.