Ask An Airman - How do you become a pilot?

[MmmDaddyDom]

I’m a lazy student but when I want something I go for it and I hope I can have that same drive and desire for this

[PeiqiLi-RealLove]

I am gonna be an US citizen, and be a fighter fighter pilot, no matter how hard it is. I love this job and this country

[dreamtoast]

I’m going to be a Sophomore this year in high school and my plan is to go to a college with an AFROTC program and go on to become a pilot in the Air Force. Just to be able to fly any aircraft and serve my country would be an honor and my life dream. I am putting in the hard work at school and taking as many advanced classes as I can. I cannot wait to be a part of the Air Force! Good luck to anyone else planning on going into the Military!

[sorryrooster]

Im terrible at math, so, my dreams of flight are unreachable.

[vinuradulsara]

This is my dream, I'm not American. But I really want to join usaf. I get that I have to be a citizen. I wish I could serve with these amazing people.

[davidrockey]

Awesome guys keep up the good work and very proud

[kennixox]

Great video! I've flown that C-17 on NUMEROUS occasions. CHS!

[alabamaboirolltide]

Airlift and tanker is the best part of the Air Force

[roebuck]

I want to become a fighter pilot in the RCAF, I know its a really tough position to get in but it is my dream and I will try my best to achieve it.

[Huezy]

im currently a cadet for a senior military school in Vermont and im wondering what are my chances of getting a pilot spot through the current AFROTC route im taking. Any advice is helpful.

[turtletoons]

So what I have learned is if you're not willing to waste years of your life and a bunch of money to go to college, then to join as an officer and still risk not getting a job as a pilot and getting stuck in a job you dont like its impossible to become a pilot

[darealtuna]

A freshman in highschool here, I have a few questions regarding to the AF Academy. Firstly, What particular extra cirricular activities should I be taking to ensure the highest chance of acceptance. Secondly, Do former congressman recomendations hold weight in the AF Academy selection process. Lastly, how much does class ranking outweigh the overall GPA that I recieve? (As a side note does DCS and other flight simulation software help build proficiency with skills required for the pilot selection process?) Thanks for your service, I hope serve alongside with you all someday...

[drakepj]

Eversince I was a kid I always wanted to become USAF pilot but im not smart and im terrible and I just wanted to do this do I can help my family but I dont think its reachable to become a military pilot but I just wanna help and become one with the aiforce I just dont know if I can go in to the us and get a job but I'll try

[kylegarcia]

Well this is an attainable goal. Already getting PPL with a few hundred hours in fixed wing aircraft. Went for a Stem degree rather than aeronautical engineering. Rising junior.

[frenchchicken]

If I join as Enlisted right after college will I still be able to become a pilot? I know there's a big difference between attending the academy/ROTCs and just plain out Enlisting.

[strumminandwrenchin]

I’m enlisted in the Air Force Reserve at 34 with an E-3 rank eligibility upon BMT graduation. Unless my status is waiverable, my goal of becoming a pilot for the Air Force is DEAD and GONE FOREVER! Hoping the tuition assistance can help me with civilian flight school.

[Rodgerball]

You forgot the best avenue: A Guard BABY. Best kept secret anywhere.

[anthonykf]

I already have a private pilots license. Would I have a head start?

[nolankerstetter]

Can someone help me with a few questions? So, I’m a pretty good student in high school (96 average), I do varsity sports, I’m in JROTC for my high school (army but that’s the only choice for my high school), and a bunch of JROTC activities after school. I would love to be a pilot of any kind whether it be a bomber plane pilot or the guy who flies the plane where all of the airborne people jump out. I would love to serve our great country in any way but I feel like being a pilot would be the most fitting towards me and it’s experience carries over to civilian life once I retire (commercial pilot). Would the things I just listed be a good standard for the requirements needed and if not, what else should I touch up on? Another question, is there a good school (college) mainly for Air Force other Air Force academy because of how rare the acceptance rate is? Thank you for reading and hopefully answering this.

[lionelriquelme]

Passing the 35 questions on your writing exam out of 50 and you are a pilot that's what I called real easy peacy job fellows 😂😅