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OFFICER

Fighter PILOT

Leading at the speed of sound

It takes masters of all aspects of aerial warfare to command our flying operations. As a Fighter Pilot, you’re that and more. In addition to flying fighter aircraft, you’ll be specially trained in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and electronic warfare. You’ll also inspect weapons, operating systems and

What you’ll do

PATHWAY TO WINGS

RISE ABOVE DOUBT AND BECOME AN AVIATOR

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

  • Officer Training School

    8.5 weeks

  • MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION

    Maxwell AFB, AL

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

Pathway to Wings

See how we fly

Air Force pilots are the guiding force behind our flying operations, each working behind some of the world’s most cutting-edge airpower. And if you’re ready for the challenge, there’s a wide variety of pilot careers you can choose from.

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