What is a conversion trainer?

Conversion training is a 3-day aircraft type specific training and must be completed by: Each new cabin crew member, before starting duties on the aircraft; Each cabin crew member changing to another type of aircraft within the company.

Do they teach you to fly in the Air Force?

Primary Flying Training is designed to teach the basic flying fundamentals necessary to safely operate any U.S. Air Force aircraft and lays the foundation for the advanced phase and for future responsibilities as military officers and leaders.

How much free time do air force pilots have?

30 days of leave a year. You may or may not be able to choose which 30 days. Depending on mission needs. Other things may vary, but at my stateside assignment the pilots were not allowed to be on duty with fewer than 12 hours of the previous 24 of “crew rest”.

Can trainer jets fight?

Combat use of trainers Most advanced trainers are capable of carrying and delivering war loads. However, most of these aircraft do not have the counter measures and sensors required to survive alone in a modern high intensity war fighting scenario, for example being vulnerable to MANPADS.

What do fighter pilots do when not flying?

In the Air Force, most new wingmen are initially sent to the weapons and tactics shop to work for the squadron weapons officer. Here, they’ll be able to study tactics, help with special projects, and focus on flying and getting through their initial qualifications as a combat wingman.

Why do military pilots have to be officers?

In order to compete in the job market to attract the best and brightest potential candidates to be pilots, the US Air Force, and US Navy/Marines Corps brings its pilots in as commissioned officers. (The US Army does use a high percentage of Warrant Officer positions in its aviation ranks.)

What are t38 jets used for?

The USAF T-38 trainers are primarily used by the Air Education and Training Command for joint specialised undergraduate pilot training (JSUPT), but the aircraft are also used by the Air Combat Command for its companion training programme and by the Air Force Materiel Command to test experimental equipment.

Where do Air Force pilots go for follow-on training?

They attend follow-on training in their assigned aircraft at various bases known as Formal Training Units (FTUs) around the country. Nineteenth Air Force also provides follow-on training for most Air Force pilots in their assigned aircraft.

What does the Air Force do for flying training?

Flying Training. Air Education and Training Command conducts flying training and is responsible for training aircrews and air battle managers, as well as conducting cadet airmanship programs at the United States Air Force Academy for more than 3,400 cadets per year. Air Force pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot,…

How do you become an Air Force T-1 pilot?

After the primary phase of specialized training, student pilots are selected for one of three advanced training tracks based on needs of the Air Force and their class standing. Prospective airlift and tanker pilots are assigned to the airlift/tanker track and train in the T-1 Jayhawk.

How has pilot training changed over the years?

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Octavius Thompson) Pilot training is constantly changing to ensure students have an environment where they not only learn to fly, but to adapt and quickly out-think their enemies.