Q&A

Which stream is best for fighter pilot?

Which stream is best for fighter pilot?

One can become a Pilot after 12th in the Indian Air Force or can also become a private Pilot also. In order to become a Pilot one needs to select Science stream in 11th and 12th with subjects Maths and Physics.

How many hours a week do air force pilots work?

Depends on the workcenter, but all work at least 40 hours a week.

Do Air Force pilots have free time?

Same as any other Air Force officer. 30 days of leave a year. You may or may not be able to choose which 30 days. Depending on mission needs.

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How difficult is it to become a pilot in the Air Force?

Active Duty – The Hard Way to Become a Pilot Just getting into a service academy is extremely competitive, and getting a pilot slot upon graduation narrows that field. (At the Air Force Academy, the selection rate for people who want to be pilots is about 95\%.)

How hard is it to be a pilot in the Air Force?

USAF pilot training is fairly difficult, they play a lot of mind games on you and if you can’t learn at the fast paced rate they use then you’ll have real trouble. Having said that, I think the wash out rate is ~10-15\%. I know the washout rate dropped dramatically when they converted from the T-37 to the T-6.

What are the requirements to become a pilot in the Air Force?

Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Must have begun pilot training between the ages of 18 and 33 For pilot and aircrew positions, height specifications vary by aircraft and most applicants can successfully pursue a career in aviation with the U.S. Air Force.

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Can you go to College in the Air Force?

On day one you’ll be enrolled in Community College of the Air Force earning college credit starting with Basic Military Training. The Air Force also offers scholarships to outstanding Airmen who wish to attend or complete their college education.

Do pilots have to have a flying class physical?

Pilots are required to have a Flying Class I Physical in order to enter into the Medical Flight Screening (MFS) Program. For rated officers, there are additional Flying Class medical requirements that must be met after passing MFS.

Does the Air Academy have different officer training for each service?

Each of the three services have their own Officer Training establishments if you are part of a DEO intake. Regardless which officer avenue of entry you are selected for, your training at the Air Academy will be exactly the same. Note: for Army it is slightly different.