Right know I'm in 8th grade, so what should I be doing to become an air force pilot, like what subjects do i need to know really well and how hard is it to get into the Air Force accademy?
2007-03-29 13:30:58 · 11 answers · asked by That/Cool/Person 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
You have to be top of the class in academics, strong in math and science and great in English, writing and verbal. Jr. ROTC is a help. For the Air Force Academy. you will need some political favors, and even then you will be required to take competitive exams to earn an entry slot. All of the Academies have far more applicants than slots. So you may consider alternatives, such as VMI, The Citadel, or other schools that offer Senior AF ROTC. All service branches offer scholarships to qualified candidates. Regardless of where you go to get your ROTC training, you will be required to take the AFOQT exam during your junior year. That exam is THE biggest factor that determines if you are qualified to receive an Air Force commission at all. Pilot selection happens after that. Remember, only around 5% of AF personnel fly, and only one fourth of those are pilots.
Not trying to shake you up or scare you, just know it is nothing to take lightly, it is a demanding path and you are wise to be looking into it now. Wish you luck!!
Been There! Done That!
2007-03-29 16:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
Let me touch on something the other answers haven’t:
Remember that if you do this you will be an Air Force officer FIRST... your job may be "pilot" but your number one goal will be to become an OFFICER. I suggest studying up on getting a commission and the responsibilities that holds… then deciding if thats where you really want to be. If you don't you'll never make it.
You may find that being an officer is your goal... and there are all kinds of things you can do without flying. In today’s world the Army could use good infantry branch commanders more than the Air Force needs wanabe pilots.
OR if you just want to fly planes... you can make your own adventures and spend more time in the air if you stay civilian.
OR, if you are itching to get on with your life, ENLIST in the Air Force after high school. There are a number of aircrew positions that are done by recent high school grads.
Anyways, just enjoy high school for what it is and study what you want... as long as you stay out of serious trouble you'll find this stuff figures itself out for you!
Good luck.
2007-03-30 00:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by goshawk 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...Renee, you're a little off on your height. I stood 5' 8" and weighed 165. Chuck Yeager is shorter than I am. Granted they are no longer part of the Air Force, but it would have been funny to watch a 6' 2" guy try to first squeeze into the cockpit of an F-104, and then we'd have been rolling on the ramp watching him try to close the canopy.
2007-03-30 01:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Study hard, classes such as science and math. Be well rounded in academics and athletics. Try for admission to AF Academy. If not there go to a good university that has an ROTC program.
That is only the beginning.
2007-03-29 21:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you would need to earn a college degree, then join the Air Force and enter the officer training program, and then if you are lucky enough get selected to be in a pilots training program. Before all training programs they will test several aspects of your abilities; metally and physically.
2007-03-29 22:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by Michael F 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to be smart. so sciences and math. you should also be able to speak clearly and convey information concisely, good recognition skills, good hearing and so on. its not just that you need to be good at any one thing.
theres a test that they air force makes every recruit take, and that test determines what jobs you are eligible for. pilot is one of the most skilled jobs in the defense forces, so you need to score high for that.
you also need good vision, eye hand coordination, physical skills etc.
2007-03-29 20:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by phenobulous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be an officer. Meaning you need to have a college degree. then enter the force. you can also enlist, get the college tuition paid, then become an officer from there. do good on your asvabs and talk to your recruiter
2007-03-30 02:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Adam P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try joining your local Civil Air Patrol (CAP). It's sort of like the Boy/Girl Scouts of aviation.
2007-03-29 20:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the high school you're gonna go to has Air Force JROTC then you could take that for how ever long your school offers it, then when/if recruitors come to your school get info from them
2007-03-29 20:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by Smiley 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Science, math and reading.
Stay away from soda and sugar.
http://www.airforce.com/careers/subcatg.php?catg_id=1&sub_catg_id=1
2007-03-29 20:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by Mere Mortal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋