Real Fighter Pilot Walks You Through the REQUIREMENTS to Become a Fighter Pilot (2020)

Important requirements for becoming a Fighter Pilot--you won't find a lot of these on the USAF website. You'll also understand the 'why' behind the requirements after watching this.
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[@hectorlupio4599]

I feel so lucky I fill all the requirements, I don’t care what my chances are I am going to become a usaf pilot no matter what

[@sharkfn2678]

you can do it man!!!

[@hectorlupio4599]

@@sharkfn2678 thanks man! I hope so cause Ill have to sacrifice a lot of things just to get into rotc but it'll be worth it

[@sharkfn2678]

@@hectorlupio4599 it will! best of luck bud

[@kasendiaz896]

Well you go get them brother you got this and I know I’m going to get there too

[@hectorlupio4599]

@@kasendiaz896 same mate! not easy to be selected for pilot training but this has been my dream for years so I will do anything to get there

[@beatificbroseph]

Just passed the ASTB for the Marines today, I’m really exited one more step closer to my goal!

[@wadeboothe4397]

I had no ideas marines could read!!! Congratulations to you and good luck.

[@specc_s1452]

Well done!

[@blackbootproductions706]

Congrats

[@samward9294]

Congrats man!

[@BPond7]

Outstanding!

[@Kjell777Iverson]

My childhood dream was to become a fighter pilot. I was obsessed with aviation from the time I could talk. I lived and breathed facts on fighters and devoured any books on them I came across. I played sims, etc. I was convinced it was my calling in life. Then in grade 5, I had a bad teacher who told me I would never be good enough to fly because I wasn't very good at math (I was great at geometry but struggled in other areas he was teaching). I gave up on my dream as a result because I let that criticism get to me, and it is one of the greatest regrets I have to this very day at the age of 41. Do not make the same mistake I did. Never let anyone tell you that you can't do it. A video like this when I was young would have changed the whole course of my life. Believe in yourself, don't take no for an answer, work hard, and you can achieve what I chose not to. At the end of the day, it was a choice on my end to believe that teacher instead of working even harder to prove him wrong. I hope all of you who share the same dream that I did manage to reach your goals. God bless.

[@papasmurf7905]

WOW... thankyou for spending the time to make this. appreciate it

[@neelpatel097]

Did same mistake in grade 8th. Had bad maths teachers through out my life. Got specs at age 13. Almost everyone told me to leave the dream. At age 23 I regret not pursing for my dream job. Now as software engineer hate sitting in front of computer 8 hrs a day.

[@justalpha9138]

@@neelpatel097 If you still want to become a fighter pilot, you still technically can since the age limit is 33

[@justalpha9138]

This is really helpful

[@orzogra2390]

@@neelpatel097 late reply, but you should apply for air national guard pilot slots or try to go through OTS. Its not too late to see your dream come true! Im a junior in high school and i plan on doing rotc while taking either astrophysics or aeronautical engineering, then competing for a pilot slot. I am going to fly for the air force no matter what, and its gonna be fighters.

[@chazflyz]

6:25 That's great to hear for aspiring fighter pilots. 20 years ago, I didn't have 20/20 and that ruled me out. Flying with contacts, glasses, surgery?? That is refreshing to hear. I ended up getting LASIK 10 years later. By then I was already established flying in the civilian industry. Great channel you have going.

[@antonwestergaard5211]

Sadly i need perfect vision in the RDAF so i still dont have a chance :(

[@justalpha9138]

@@antonwestergaard5211 Move to the U.S then. :)

[@pizzadestroyer5426]

It's such a relief hearing that I don't need really good vision. I'm hopeful gonna try to apply next spring, thx for this video Hasard.

[@dickfitswell3437]

I heard it helps to have a basic pilots license. I wish I would have followed my dreams. I wanted to be a fighter pilot. I obsessed over the F14 tomcat. If the tomcat was a girl id have stalked her lol. Good luck with your pilot aspirations

[@pilotmads8]

Yo, your not gonna “try” to apply your going to do it I believe in you. Never give up no matter what you fase 💪👌

[@pilotmads8]

To become a fighter pilot is my biggest dream, I’m currently 13 but when I’m able to apply for the Air Force I’m going to be a f-35 pilot.

[@CcCc-mq2vk]

Good Luck! I hope to apply as soon as I’m able

[@pilotmads8]

@@CcCc-mq2vk thank you so much, and merry Christmas guys 🤟😎

[@giovannimerced1801]

Becoming a fighter pilot was my child dream and still is (I’m 34 so my hopes are gone) but if I had all this info back then I would have definitely had my dream come true.

[@boratb258]

It's one positive thing about the internet, all these teens get all the information they need to succeeded in life, a click away. it was not like that 15-20 years ago.

[@dclark1980]

@Giovanni Merced There is a waiver for everything in the Air Force. If it’s your dream then go for it!

[@dclark1980]

@Drankus Go for it!

[@zanevanniekerk9723]

@@jvo8068 💯

[@maxwhited2521]

Can't hurt to look into being a pilot with Air National Guard or Reserves!

[@rickbarrington]

Have a family member who flew C130s. The recruiter said he was ineligible for some reason. He switched recruiters after taking to one of our cousins who’s also in the USAF and made it in. Moral: If you really want in, don’t give up, persevere!

[@Ilovesharks17]

Did he go to the air force academy?

[@BrokenMedic]

If Hasard is not the most fighter pilot name I have ever seen, I don’t know what is.

[@user-jp3ru1dw3k]

That's his callsign.

[@justynescobar5436]

There is someone in my high school that got their pilot’s license in high school. I’m not sure if many schools do it but mine does.

[@jonathanb.1215]

That’s so awesome I wish my school had that

[@jeremycrump6433]

Try looking into programs like the Civil Air Patrol which helps teens get their pilots license and stuff.

[@rg3or279]

Third party or through the school because that is very different

[@justynescobar5436]

@@rg3or279 I’m not sure honestly. From what I know, the student takes a safety test or something (kind of like how you get a driving permit) then the student gets a summer class somewhere and that’s where they get their pilots license

[@TonaldDrump686]

Multiple young people doing first solo on the KZbin. If kids can do it, adult should be able.

[@kristian6153]

"You do not need perfect vision to become a fighter pilot" "refractive error plus 2 to minus 3". Ok I can't become a fighter pilot in the US airforce, and still can't become a fighter pilot in Italy, because you need perfect vision here in Italy

[@erik2494]

Speriamo cambi nei prossimi 5 anni

[@sunnyclean9743]

Oof u can be a a pilot here xause u need to be a citizen

[@Justsayingmythoughts]

thanks a lot for uploading these requirements, especially the portion on vision. I had no idea it was that lenient.

[@crazylights5708]

Thanks for these videos. You are helping me achieve my goal every time you upload. Thank you.

[@EclipseXBaller26]

At 25 years old, I'm just now enlisting in the Navy. It was my dream since childhood to become a fighter pilot, but of course life has taken me on different paths. While serving, I plan to complete a STEM degree and work towards achieving my goal of becoming a fighter pilot. Don't ever give up on your dreams!

[@justalpha9138]

I want to fly the F-35 for the Air National Guard. I'm first signing up for the Oregon Air National Guard and am going to try my best to score high and become an aircraft maintainer. Then as time goes on, I'll use the money I earn to pay for both a bachelor's degree and a private pilot license so that I could at least TRY to get an F-35 slot. If I fail (which is likely), I can at least say I tried! :)

[@srgsrnet]

Waw Hasard, very clear on the requirements. Always dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot, but unfortunately are unable due to the citizenship. So now I live part of my dream as a bush and airline pilot. You’re doing an awesome job in “recruiting” youngsters. Keep it up & good luck with the remainder of your career!

[@supraverse102197]

I’m currently enlisted in the AF and on my 6th year and just re-enlisted!! This gives me huge hope. I going to be a pilot no matter what. Believe it!!

[@MichaelLuther17]

Huge relief hearing about flying with glasses and contacts. I knew you didn’t have to have 2020 vision but I heard that you can’t fly with contacts in. I’ll have to look into it some more to see what my vision is right now, but that was a sigh of relief.

[@keebordcowboy]

This is absolutely great video. Thank you.

[@Ottomannkahuna]

To the point information and very useful presentation . Thank you Sir🇺🇸

[@reloksat]

Retired AF Bufff RN 1988. Love your channel. Very informative session. Keep up the great work!

[@corujariousa]

Nice video! Good to learn the vision requirements have evolved and that even surgery is done "in house". Cheers.

[@nathanwells4809]

Hey Hasard! You were the main inspiration to me joining the AFROTC this year and I can’t wait to maybe meet you as a fellow officer one day!

[@acracing4800]

Is that a thing in school? Or how do you join it

[@DeepDownInTheOcean]

That's crazy, we have the same last name.

[@ShraddhaVyasofficial]

Hey Nathan can you help me with some of my questions?

[@jackmurphy4913]

Love that your starting to get into creating KZbin content. Loved for your podcast but prefer this above all. Currently waiting for a waiver for some knee surgeries I had a while back. My cousin is Rhett “hero” Hierlmeier. He has been guiding me throughout this process!

[@HasardLee]

Thanks and good luck! Hero and I crossed paths briefly at Luke-you’re in good hands.

[@urielaz2402]

@@HasardLee I am turned 33 in December of 2020. Today I spoke with an officer recruiter and she told me there is no such a thing as an age waiver for pilots. I am really surprised and disappointed I really thought there is such a concept for pilots. She mentioned herself as an example that she was refused due to age and no waiver. Do you have any advice?

[@calvinhobbes7504]

Excellent videos, Mr. Lee ... I've always been sort of a "pilot groupie" .... when I was a little kid, my best friend of the time and I were GOING to be B-58 pilots! I think between us, we knew back then almost every unclassified detail of the Hustler ... (both dads were AF - my dad was a B58 crew chief) ... tells you how old I am ... but even long after 20 years as a navy enlisted, I'm still very enthusiastic about USAF and navy aircraft and pilots !!! Thanks again. Now I gotta find more of your vids! :)

[@cow5183]

So glad I qualify in all the above. This dream is looking more achievable every day.

[@A122345z]

I will try my best! Good luck to everyone!

[@Jag683]

My Asthma got me really nervous for becoming a pilot but it was diagnosed when I was still playing biddy league soccer so I’m good on the asthma front, thanks for the video, af website was very confusing for me

[@Crazyskoolsh]

Thanks for the video!! Very helpful!!

[@davidervin9632]

Thank you for clarifying the vision requirements, I use glasses and I was worried that it would prevent me from being able to fly in the air force but this information is assuring.

[@enriqueokay1139]

I’m 22, I meet all the requirements. I have had one year of college. Since I was little I just knew I wanted to go fast. I don’t know where to begin but this video helped. I know I can do it.

[@landonfleming1515]

If you can try online college

[@whatsnew3463]

Thank you this was very much helpful

[@SharpEdgeAdventure]

This was a amazing video, gave me plenty of information 😊

[@vegasbob0075]

Thanks for the good info .

[@Flight.Companion]

Great video, thanks for all the valuable info

[@richarddrewniak2097]

I was working at BTV when our first two f-35's came in. Such talented pilots in the 158th.

[@masonlovesroblox]

I was in ROTC at Samford University (Birmingham Alabama) back in the mid to late 1980s. I had a navigators slot. Just before I was supposed to go off to McClellan AFB in California for training between my Sophomore and Junior year, we received word that the AFROTC program was being permanent closed at Samford. I was so disappointed. I ended up joining the Air Guard that summer with hopes of eventually getting a nav slot in an RF-4C Phantom. My dad and uncle flew F-4s. Well, the Air Force retired the F-4s in 1996, before I could gain a nav slot. I left the Air Guard when the base became an air refueling wing. Becoming a Air Force aviator takes a little luck too! I’m retired now and am working on obtaining my private pilots license. The dream to fly never left me!

[@armedprophet3321]

The astigmatism clause is probably because you may have a difficult time reading your hud. I know as a shooter that people with astigmatisms will sometimes experience a “blooming effect “ when using a red dot type weapons system, that is the dot will actually appear larger and fuzzy. It’s almost like seeing a rose image instead of just a single dot . Astigmatisms however have no effect when using a holographic type weapons systems, ie an EOtech or the Vortex Huey.

[@sg0310]

Thank you for these videos, its been a lifelong dream of mine to be a fighter pilot. I'm applying to join ROTC this fall, hopefully I'll be a pilot in a few years.

[@hey9433]

where are you now

[@justalpha9138]

Hopefully you're getting close to your goal!

[@sethewan2102]

This was actually a pretty cool video. The asthma would have disqualified me, but it is cool that height and vision are not hinderances anymore.

[@mattappelo2719]

Thank you so much! It’s my dream to fly but I previously thought that you couldn’t be over 6ft 3in to fly!

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Well don't go to fighters you will not be comfortable!! If you're that tall better shoot for a C17 or C5 something with more legroom and headroom!

[@despizedicon]

I watched the first F 35s to land at The Air Guards in BTV. Nice stuff.

[@ghost-1621]

Thank you for making this! I am not old enough to be a pilot yet but I thought I would never be able to because of my vision. I got sad thinking I couldn’t because I wear glasses but since you don’t need to have perfect vision I still have a chance!

[@mobilecomedy2161]

Join civil air patrol

[@justalpha9138]

You absolutely can so long as your vision can be corrected to 20-20

[@svex.1a198]

@@justalpha9138 and how can it be corrected ?

[@justalpha9138]

@@svex.1a198 Glasses and contact lenses

[@svex.1a198]

@@justalpha9138 it's kind of weird, 3/4 say you can't Wear them, i guess it depends on the country 🤷

[@africaeye3725]

Hasard Lee great man

[@michaelbryant7377]

Great information!!!

[@slimyjimmy1589]

Good to hear I meet every meet every requirement but I am enlisted but I'm gonna do AFROTC and do my best to get a pilot slot.

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

Love you guys. all you have to be is super smart and in great shape, easy.

[@exoticbutters4212]

The base that im joining for the Air NG flys F-15s. I hope to be able to fly those one day once i graduate college. I'll be doing civilian pilot training in the meantime, and my goal is to get a job in the guard that has me working on the aircraft, so hopefully those two things will help out my case when the time comes to apply

[@PilotZoomer]

Thank you so much dude

[@anthonyjackson8624]

Just saw a f-35 demo at the great Colorado air show on October 17 and it was bad ass

[@joshwelter2018]

Awesome Vid. Missed the cutoff by over 14 years.

[@patrickmcbrien9303]

Becoming a pilot would be so amazing. I’m going for medical in AFROTC though.

[@fergie8957]

I’ll find out in a month or so if I get a pilot slot! I’m excited!

[@creedgai7753]

It’s been a month did u get it?

[@byronmiller3877]

@@creedgai7753 no i think he died

[@captainthez6532]

That’s sad

[@fergie8957]

@@creedgai7753 I had my dates wrong! I find out between end feb and early mar!

[@hankertanger5175]

@@fergie8957 Did you get it?

[@user-rd3qp8fk7u]

Great video

[@Lydia_Blind]

This is my dream job I have always wanted to be a Air Force pilot

[@yvansvideodonation]

You are a bundle of knowledge, wisdom, and mentor for a far brighter generation. Unfortunately, I did not attain your level of education during my years in the Navy but I was grateful to experience life in the Persian gulf war. Thank you for your expertise my friend. You sure are super smart.😊😊

[@calebroupe6263]

I wish I was just dealing with ADHD, I got hit with bipolar disorder, depression, and a few other things growing up. Pills and everything. It's been 10+ years since I got off the pills and got out of treatment. But as much as I would love to fly and join the Air Force, I'm not sure what my chances would be of even getting in. But thank you to all who serve. As an American I am happy to honor our military personnel.

[@calebcresse1641]

This is a great video. Watch it if you are confused about any of the rules.

[@hey.its.i3lue149]

I recently passed the CFAST for the RCAF. Hoping I get selected, but it is a quite a long journey before I get to fly. Still need to get that degree

[@orangeballoonboy147]

Even as a Canadian this video has relived me of some stress as I do have glasses.

[@saranrajin]

Thank you

[@Praetoreon]

Damn, wish I had all of this info 10 years ago... Great video for future pilots though. Nice job.

[@Efficient_Mango]

Can you make a video about Commisioning programs that enlisted members can take advantage of to start a path on becoming a pilot? For example ASCP and SOAR.

[@dannystoddard1730]

Thank you sir

[@raymondvaughn9723]

Great piece. Almost all kids at one time....if they could make it....would do what it takes. It's such a life changing event to realize how advanced our avionics has come. I'm raising an eyebrow at refurbishing 15's or 16's...i can't remember...maybe because our Airforce is so advanced that we are taking some weight out of our gloves so we can make it fair. Just kidding. I know the military will take 20 to 1 odds any day in life or death struggles. Thanks for being a badass. My grandfather was a navigator on B-17's. Did whatever the requirement was then got asked to do 3 more sorties. He's a hero in my mind. Like you.

[@miyajiima]

When he said, "you do not need to have perfect vision to be a fighter pilot" I was SO RELIVED. When I went to the eye doctor and heard I did not have 20/20 vision like I thought I did, NO JOKE I BROKE DOWN IN TEARS thinking my dreams were over. I decided to do more research online and kept on getting mixed answers. Thank you for clearing this up and for redeeming my hope 🙏🙏

[@MiguelGuerra.23]

It depends if u live in America you can use contact lenses or glasses and even surgery! But i think like here in Portugal u need perfect vision. Its a smaller country and its not that updated compared to america. I think they have like a tolleration limit for the vision but they are still very strict. We also dont have fighter pilots making yt videos to help us 😂, lucky you! My dream is also being a pilot, good luck everybody!

[@mahmoodsoleja9068]

Very nice ! 👍

[@darthsk8d3r]

It's cool that the air force is less strict about this than I thought, but what about bladder weaknesses?

[@aquila7762]

Huge relief of him saying any degree

[@javierjimenez4800]

One of my greatest dreams was to become a U.S. fighter pilot. I am about to graduate as a Mechanical Engineer but unfortunately my age range is almost running out, I am 29 now. If that dream of becoming a fighter jet does not come true, at least I wish/hope that as a Mechanical Engineer I get the chance to fix any of those beautiful fighter jets. My most sincere respect to those who protect us.

[@justalpha9138]

Gotta go for it now my dude!

[@joshuahughes162]

Very good video

[@tn9711]

Here in Canada the RCAF currently has troubles with training fighter pilots. The wait time for Phase 2 can take over 2 years.

[@andy9933]

I’m currently 15 and I would still love to do this I’m taking ROTC for high school and hope everything goes well

[@justalpha9138]

If you get top grades, you'll be much more likely to get what you wish for in the military. It's also just good practice.

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

I plan to go into the AF and I would like to be a pilot. It seems way easier than I thought. I have perfect vision, I can go to school while in to get a simple 4 year degree & train and become an officer. Whatever it takes. I’ve always wanted to fly one. Seems amazing to be able to go that fast

[@daltonscott2722]

So the AF or Navy will send you to school so you can become a pilot??

[@hmuphilly9129]

guess im going back for a masters or applying for a guard base squad

[@BigmanEZ827]

Hasard, can you elaborate on why you would NOT got enlisted --> OTC --> Pilot?

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

I spoke to a young guy who flies f-16 for NORAD, and he moved into that jet quite fast with them...

[@josephmorrone2660]

Your great 👍

[@WitSunnY]

This helps so much the only downside is that my vision goes left to right eye -4.75 and -4.00 and man I hope this isn’t a deal breaker. With contacts I got perfect vision and even with my bad eyesight I managed really well and got 20/20 vision without contacts in which surprised my eye doctor. But if that isn’t a deal breaker, I’m stuck between deciding the Acadamy in Colorado or ROTC at a college in my state.

[@zephyrium1881]

I'm not even 18 yet but I already fit all the requirements. Just need to get into college and I'll be golden.

[@captnhutch]

I have to retake my AFOQT, that test way way harder than I thought it was going to be

[@captnhutch]

@Avreus There are a lot of books out there like Barron’s and Trivium... I feel like those are the most popular. But to be honest they aren’t the best... I recommend making an account on air warriors and look up the ASTB, that exam consists of math, reading comprehension and mechanical. The study guides people made relate to the actual exam. But if I were to get a book I recommend the Barron’s Flight Aptitude Tests

[@ChickentNug]

how does it compare to the ASVAB? I know it's harder, but how much?

[@captnhutch]

@@ChickentNug ASVAB is a lot easier than the ASTBE. I actually just took it a few months ago and got decent scores, waiting for the pilot boards in May I’ll find out in June. But honestly really depends on how hard you want to study. You can pass anything it’s just are you willing to put in the work

[@TrollerzTV]

@@captnhutch so did you get the sna slot?? Can I ask your astb scores?

[@captnhutch]

@@TrollerzTV I actually took the ASTBE for the navy I got a 53 6/7/5 and the SNA boards were about 3 weeks ago so I should know this week if I got in or not. If not I’ll just reapply. Idk if I’m taking the AFOQT over again

[@Mustang6971]

If I wanted to fly heavies would that be pretty much the same process I enlisted into the guard and hope to fly C-130s, and would getting any flight hours help me get into a C-130 seat.

[@therogueassassin7945]

7:10 basically the further from zero the worse your eyes are - numbers means you're nearsighted + numbers mean you're farsighted

[@angelastirnimann6857]

I enjoy watching your videos best wishes from Scotland and Inverness airport from sylvia Stirnimann

[@stryk3r]

Amazing. I meet at these requirements except for the age. I hold a Bachelors degree in Astrophysics with a minor in Mathematics. While in college I got my private pilot cert, then knocked out my IFR, multi, & commercial. I’ve been flying freight since I was 24 in E120’s, Lear 35’s, DC9’s with A LOT of hours in various weather conditions. I’m 35 now and I was told that I was too old. Biologically, I look and feel 25. I’ve always taken care of my health. Maybe I should travel and see if anyone other recruiters will take me, I feel cheated

[@sumtingwong8768]

You might be able to fly for another countries AF, just saying

[@SquirrelLord17]

Thanks for the info Hasard. Currently waiting to get medically cleared so I can apply for OTS. I hope to fly just like you someday!

[@SquirrelLord17]

@Jonathan Hall Thanks brother!

[@captainthez6532]

I want to become a fighter pilot too

[@fuerte2014]

Update?

[@SquirrelLord17]

@@fuerte2014 I got medically disqualified for an unknown reason (recruiter didn't know either and MEPS would not tell him). Waiver was denied by the surgeon general so there is nothing I can do after that point. It sucks but I tried!

[@fuerte2014]

@@SquirrelLord17 dang man that really sucks but glad to hear you tried

[@neboneedfarhadi7753]

Hi Hasard, I got 2 questions, how does the air force treat mild COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ) for a fighter pilot slot? For my case the doctor said the test results are questionable and it is not concrete so it might be just due to seasonal allergies. This was 3 years ago and I made some changes to my health. I quit smoking hookah permanently (over 1 year now) and weight lifting. My other question is when does the air force do pulmonary testing for lung health in the selection process ? Thank you for your time !

[@edwardbrock3807]

I have a question and hopefully you see this. Are you familiar with pectus exavatum and if so what role and or effect does that have on pilot candidacy?

[@Peyton.Hagarty]

I’m a 17 year old who always wanted to be A pilot and I’m not a genius or anything but I had ALC and meniscus surgery last year I’m am athlete with great endurance. And also have ADD and maybe ADHD.

[@AtlantiXYL]

Got a good TBAS score, got everything perfect, but my GPA ruined my chance back in the day, and ended up getting 13N

[@notsoberfazbear6874]

I’m 13, but I still fill most of the requirements. I’ll have to wait a while, but that’s okay, I’ll try some rotc and cadet programs in my town. Thank you so much for the video, helped me a lot.

[@notsoberfazbear6874]

@Mc TruckerWow! That’s awesome!

[@notsoberfazbear6874]

@Mc Trucker goofy ahh brain

[@notsoberfazbear6874]

@Mc Trucker Nevermind.

[@keithearley1734]

Regarding pilot training age limits (4:34). Hasard Lee: "I've never heard of anybody going through pilot training at age 18." Here's your example. I'm a retired Air Force and commercial airline pilot. My first assignment following USAF pilot training (1979) was to serve as an instructor pilot (FAIP) at Sheppard AFB, TX. At that time, our squadron trained student pilots from the German and Dutch air forces. I was given one of each as my first two students. Lt Sander Panis (Dutch) was 18 and Lt Haider Klaus (German) was 22. At that time, Dutch candidates ascended into pilot training directly out of high school after first attending a three month officer training program. Both were talented and hard working and were assigned to fly the F-5A and F-4E respectively following graduation. Two years later, I was privileged to serve as an initial cadre PIT instructor for the Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program at Sheppard, whereby Americans and all of our NATO pilot candidates were trained for a future in fighter aircraft. ENJJPT continues in that mission to this day. So, yes, you can attend Undergraduate Pilot Training at the tender age of 18, and here is your example.

[@1MustangMom]

Thank you for this video My youngest son wants to be an Air Force pilot and turns 18 in 2 days. We will be going to visit the local usaf recruiter ❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@franklind.roosevelt3632]

How's he doing now

[@1MustangMom]

He is doing great he is so motivated and excited to be working towards his goals. We are going to see the recruiter this week

[@cheese6339]

how is he doing???

[@dylanjamesweggz3573]

Are there any Airforce initiatives where the US trains allied fighter pilots? 2nd question unrelated to the first question, is there any private facility in the United States that trains or offers type rating training for the T38 to civilians that already hold a PPL/CPL/ATPL?

[@tristanwalsh8414]

"wouldn't recommend going enlisted duty" Me, a SrA with a nervous smile on my face

[@riderraphael1097]

You get winged after T6 phase now? I start UPT 2.5 at Vance in a few months and have been looking for information about what changed but can't find anything substantial since it's so new.

[@williammccormick1570]

I’m a 30 year old who recently graduated college with a 3.69 gpa. I served 4 years enlisted in the Marines from 2008-2012, but got a misdemeanor DUI in 2013 after getting out. Even though it’s a misdemeanor, does the DUI significantly reduce my chances of being accepted to pilot training?

[@justalpha9138]

Almost certainly

[@siphiy8428]

Thanks for naming this important video. My biggest worry that I will not become any type of pilot rather an Air Force or airline pilot is my vision because it’s really poor. But like you said should I wait till I get into the Air Force to get a Lasik eye surgery rather than doing it outside the Air Force? Thank you

[@michaelwoods4495]

He didn't mention the accident rate. Most of us did just fine, but of all the guys I flew with about six or eight were victims of the ground rising up and smiting them at 250Kts+. More than six or eight really, but those are the ones I can still picture in my mind fifty years later.

[@chiltonwright5205]

Dang man I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad that you have stayed airborne yourself😁

[@PwnergysTech]

When is the optimal time to apply to a Guard Base?

[@clayutt2118]

Hey man I had a quick question, how hard was it for u to get into the Academy? Right now it’s what I’m shooting for but I’m not sure if it’s even a possibility considering my GPA in highschool.

[@clydemarshall8095]

My ROTC NCOs told me I needed 20/20 vision uncorrected to be qualified to be a pilot. I got a PRK surgery in accordance with their directions and then was qualified to apply to pilot. Sadly, the rates board didn’t pick me up. I’m going to be a missileer instead.