Rise Above
Rise Above and Become an Aviator
EVERYBODY HAS THEIR OWN PIECE TO BRING TO THE AIR FORCE.
Operating the most-advanced military aircraft in the world may seem daunting, but our Airmen do it every day. It takes all types of perspectives to be an aviator and the U.S. Air Force welcomes them all. The Air Force values having service members of all backgrounds, ethnicities and identities, because diversity of thought focused together with providing the most lethal airpower around the world makes us stronger and enables mission success every time.
If you’re interested in flight training to become an aviator in the Air Force, there are many ways in. Airmen who are responsible for operating aircraft and their systems are called Rated Officers and include Pilots, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilots, Air Battle Managers and Combat System Officers.
Watch Rated Officers from different backgrounds share their unique flying journeys and learn how you can start your own.
PATHWAY TO WINGS
WATCH HER STORY
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot
WATCH HIS STORY
Pilot
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Combat Systems Officer
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Air Battle Manager
THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE ROOTING FOR YOU WHETHER THEY LOOK LIKE YOU OR NOT.
MAJ LAUREN JOHNICAN
THERE’S VALUE IN CHALLENGING YOURSELF TO DO SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
CAPT VARUN PANDE
HAVING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE IS NOT JUST ABOUT HOW I LOOK BUT ABOUT MY STORY.
CAPT AMPARO ELIZABETH ROMERO ORTIZ
I’M HERE TO HELP ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BETTER THEMSELVES TO TAKE THAT NEXT STEP IN LIFE.
CAPT XAVIER COLEY
