how can i become an airforce pilot?
91968
The best way is via the Air Force Academy - they get as many pilot training slots as they need for their graduates.  Next is via any Air Force ROTC program offered by many colleges and universities. Graduating from college and receiving a commission via ROTC is not a guarantee of acceptance into flight training. Enlisting in the Air Force (enlisting means as an E-1) is a long road.  First you must be selected by the Air Force for entry into an undergragduate program at a college or university and graduate.  Normally this approach (USAF funding of Enlisted college degree programs)is used by the USAF to get officers into fields where they have shortages - normally technical -not flight training. Basic requirements are a college degree and ability to pass the flight physical which for a young person is usually not a problem.  Uncorrected 20-20 vision is a requirement for entry into flight training. Glasses/contacts are allowed AFTER flight training.
466943
First, you must have outstanding math grades, science grades, and written/verbal skills.  You must also have perfect eyesight.  High SATs, good overall GPA (3.9 or better) and extracurricular programs (especially leadership positions in academic clubs) are also helpful.  If you are delinquent in any of these, give up.  (For future reference, always use spellcheck...Your title is misspelled, and that will prevent you from receiving any scholarship 99.9% of the time.)\n\nIf you are still with me, then find out what state university offers this degree plan.  Apply for university and departmental scholarships.  It would be highly advisable that you contact either the Chair of the department, or the department secretary, or another faculty member that might be doing research that interests you, and ask them for some advise.  Let them know of your interest in their college.  Ask if there are any undergrad or high school summer research positions and how one would go about obtaining one.  Networking within the system is always a good way to get your name (and proverbial foot) in the door.\n\nIf all this fails, you should consider the Air Force.  If you do well on the ASVAP (sp?) you can apply for pilot's school.  After 4 years, your GI Bill will pay for your engineering school.\n\nHope this is helpful.
932688
a good start would be to get your private pilots licence, rack up lots of flying hours then go for your commercial licence, once you have that, you've cracked it, good luck
970730
Become a what? Did you mean pilot?...
1139329
Well, I am in the Navy, and I know that the navy will take you. But if you are not a citizen, then you will not qualify for all of the available jobs. I don't know about the Airforce, but I do know that they are more strict on enlistment. The way the Airforce seems to work is the jobs are more limited thatn the Navy. I am a AD2(AW) in the Navy (Jet Mechanic) and I tried to cross over into the Airforce. They told me I was overqualified to work on engines because they don't want enlisted knowing too much about their jobs. I have worked on F-18's, F-14's, P-3's, S-3's, EA6B's, and I am now going to work on Helecopters in August. In the Airforce you pick one and that's what you do for 20 years. The Navy seems to have a little more variety when it comes to your job. Well, I went on long enough. Not even what you were asking.
1174740
The percentage of commercial pilots who were military is not as high as answerer 1 states.  There are many flight schools in the USA. Pick up a FLYING magazine to get an idea of what is out there. Look at your local flight school and see if they have packages.  There are some cheaper flight schools in Oklahoma, that is where I trained for part of mine. Universities will suck you dry of $.  Find an accelerated, affordable, guaranteed program for a fixed price regardless of how many hours it takes. They will get you through quicker when their meter is running instead of running up your meter.  Do the training in chunks if you can't afford all of it. Get $3,000 cash and approach a flight school with a lump sum. Get things in writing. Finish your private, then move on to the Instrument. Build some time, get your commercial and get your CFI certificate as soon as possible. Flight instruction is the best way to build your time, your knowledge and your competency. You might try www.cfischool.com
404343
As an airline pilot, I recommend you visit http://www.jetcareers.com as it was created by a Delta pilot for aspiring aviatotrs to find out about being an airline pilot. They have numerous sections on education, how to get qualified, schedules, pay and message boards for questions.\n\nMy own site- http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html has some good info on it as well about training options and careers FAQs.\n\nHere is the Air Line Pilots Association link for career info- http://www.alpa.org/alpa/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=835 \n(an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file)\n\nThe Bureau of Labor page on pilots detailing:     \n* the training and education needed\n* earnings\n* expected job prospects\n* what workers do on the job\n* working conditions\n\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos107.htm\n\nA popular site for job hunting pilots- http://www.jet-jobs.com\n\nEdit- BTW It's "EMBRY-Riddle" (not Emery as posted in the other reply) and they are just one of many aeronautical universities. (You do NOT need an Aero degree to become a pilot though.) To see them all go to the University Aviation Association website at- http://www.uaa.aero
20988
There are two aspects to learning to fly, taking it that you are interested in obtaining a Private Pilot's License (U.S.).  To obtain a license, one must pass a written test, accumulate a certain level of experience and pass a flight exam.  A good place to start is to contact a local flight school and take an introductory flight.  A good approach is to do the book learning first, taking the ground school portion first.  Many community colleges offer these courses, and they can be otherwise be taken through a flight school at your local airport.  Hope this helps.  See the link below to the legal requirements for licensing.  Good luck!
197749
If you don't want to study, then you do not want to be a pilot. There is an enromous amount of study involved in becoming a pilot and continually there after. Airline captains are also required to go back to school twice a year and take proficiency exams and simulator evaluations. If they fail, they can lose their job.
798678
Pretty hard. I've got a couple of friends doing pilot training at the moment. It's mainly about experience - all pilot licenses are based on flying hours, and you need 1500 hours for a commercial licence. The plus side is you can get a basic license with just 20 hours or so, and then work from there. \nThe biggest problem is being able to afford to hire a plane to log the practice time in.\n\nCheck out wikipedia for all the details:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_certification_in_the_United_States#Airline_transport_pilot
811798
I am enlisted Air Force I think you should, having a occupation that fits the Air force is more important. In nursing for instances you can get direct commissioned. \nHuman resourses, weather, Air way science, computers and Military science are big ones. You should be thinking about a Masters too if you are considering being an Air Force Officer.
358830
In the airforce, being an aircraft mechanic if you get an \nAMP lisence you can get out of the AF and work in the civilian world anywhere they have airplanes and make TONS more money then you make in the airforce. Thats the only job that I'm sure of b/c thats what my husband is planning to do.
133861
Being a pilot is fun, especially if you love to travel. There is always someplace new to see and the view is great. \nAn aspiring civilian pilot can do their flight training and earn their licenses & ratings via these routes:\n\nA university aviation program (career track)\nAn aviation academy program (career track)\nA local flight school or flying club (career track OR recreational pilot)\n\nIf you simply want to be a Private Pilot, you should go to your local airport and investigate the schools or clubs on the field. Then get PPL course and rate info from each. Not all schools or clubs charge the same prices. Some are much more expensive than others.\n\nTo become a Private Pilot in the USA you must:\n1)meet the physical/medical requirements\n2)pass a written examnation*\n3)log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time (10 alone as a student and at least 20 with an instructor)\n4)pass an oral exam*\n5)pass a flight test\n\n*study for these tests can be one on one with an instructor or be taken via a 'ground school' course.\n\nMy flight training and pilot career website addresses How To Become A Pilot, espcially for those on the career track. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html\n\nGet additional info at these links:\nhttp://flightinfo.com/learntofly.html\nhttp://www.aopa.org/learntofly/startfly\nhttp://www.beapilot.com\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com
995839
First of all, 60% of all AF enlistees do not know what their job is, they enlist open contract. The Air Force does not allow everyone to choose a job BEFORE enlisting. The odds of yoiu getting that job are slim.\n\nYes, the Air Force is deploying to Iraq, and in the next few years, almost every Airman will have deployed.\n\nIf you want a career in Auto Body, I recommend the Navy. They have that as a job and you have an 83% chance of getting it in your contract, if you qualify and a vacancy exists.
585643
You want to fly planes in the AF or Navy....? \nYou have to be very smart and at least have a 4 yr college degree, no way around that. Even then it's VERY competitive to be a pilot. \nIn short, you can fly helicopters in the Army w/ an AA degree, but again you have to be very smart. Getting a GED leads me to belive the AA or even BA would be difficult for you. You're best might be a two year enlistment w/ one of the branches, use the GI Bill and get as much college out of the way. If you're good at college? Do the 4 yr degree and if not...do the AA. \nIf being a piolt is your goal, you need to be more motivated and focused then you have been your whole life, for the rest of your life. \nsee recruiters\ngood luck
306224
First of all you will need to take your first flight with an instructor to see if you will like it. Second you will need to take ground school courses and start flight lesson in a single engine aircraft with an instructor. One website you can check out is www.beapilot.com\nEyesight is not a problem unless you plan on being a fighter pilot. You just need your glasses to be up to date. Height could be a problem if you exteemly small. How tall are you?\n\nBy the way, Im about to start myself. Its been a life long dream of mine and I cant wait. I have more info if you want to contact me. Best of luck!!
777368
u must be a graduate with maths and physics to join a commercial pilot's  liescence in any flying club or u must have a diploma in aircraft maintanence