U.S. Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Training 

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Wave my “asthma after 13” BS and I’ll do any of this

There is no shortage of people wanting to be pilots in the AF. We have many new pilots, we are in shortage of experienced pilots due to them going to the airlines for better pay and life.

@@flaremc1428 I had the same exact problem, I wanted to enlist in the Army and fly those shorter range drones

Why didnt u just lie about it?​@@flaremc1428

Get an ASVAB book off Amazon and brush up on everything and keep giving the test a shot?

Never give up man your brains a muscle that can be strengthened just like any other you can do it man. Its never too late to follow your dreams

They handle all of that in their Training Course. What they meant was you don't need any airmanship knowledge or experience beforehand.

You clearly don't understand

Good morning. We wish you the very best in the Army. We hope you gain much success in your career path. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Unfortunately, there are no remaining OTS boards for this fiscal year due to high officer retention rates. Around Aug/September timeframe the next fiscal year OTS boards will be published on the following link as well as deadlines to apply, careers open, and the necessary degrees authorized to apply. www.recruiting.af.mil/about-us/afrs-line-officer-accessions/ Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Marines go with the Navy

Since it is an Officer career a bachelors degree is required Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Hell yeah!

Recent rpa select here, assuming by talking about scholarships you are a high school grad or close to it. You can enlist and become a Drone Pilot, but enlisted only fly surveillance drones. Or you can do what I did, and attend either college or the Air Force Academy, earn your bachelor's, then apply for Officer Training School, and become an officer and fly weaponized drones. As far as as scholarships, the way I understand it the AF doesn't just hand them out for any university, you have to attend a certain university that has an Air Force ROTC program. But definitely contact your nearest recruiter!

The Air Force does not typically offer scholarships for college outside of select Health Professions Scholarships. You may reach out to the ROTC to inquire on their programs. www.afrotc.com - Pam

That's completely incorrect, there are a lot of scholarships that you can earn. Through ROTC you can earn a scholarship out of highschool, while in college, or from enlisted into and ROTC program. There's also flight scholarship, jobs specific scholarship like engineering or weather, and more

We do not have the selection rate information here. It is a great job option. What his your age, highest level of education, citizenship status and zip code? With this information we can help you with your area recruiter so you may discuss your options. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

We do not have the selection rate information here. It is a great job option. What his your age, highest level of education, citizenship status and zip code? With this information we can help you with your area recruiter so you can discuss your options. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

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There is not a required degree to be a pilot. General requirements to be a pilot: US citizen Applicants who are under the age of 33 and/or have less than 8 years of total federal commissioned service (TFCS) may apply in order to complete medical flight screening (MFS). 4 year college degree with at least a 2.5 GPA Height specifications vary by aircraft and most applicants can successfully pursue a career in aviation with the US Air Force. Applicants who are significantly taller or shorter than average may require special screening to ensure they can safely perform operational duties. Applicants of all heights are encouraged to apply. Vision will be evaluated. Color vision is required The maximum allowable age for those interested in applying as a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) pilot is prior to 40 years of age. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Unfortunately, we do not have the current acceptance rates here. You may reach out to the area recruiter for that information. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@U.S. Air Force Recruiting Thank you Pam for your response. I do have another question. It is common knowledge that all the branches of the military are not meeting their respective recruiting numbers. Is it true however that pilot slots are still extremely competitive to get ? Thank you.

You are very welcome. Our officer positions, to include pilot positions, remain competitive. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

General requirements to apply for pilot positions: US citizen Applicants who are under the age of 33 and/or have less than 8 years of total federal commissioned service (TFCS) may apply in order to complete medical flight screening (MFS). 4 year college degree with at least a 2.5 GPA Must be able to complete a FC1, 1A, III physical and complete the board process before entering Basic Officers Height specifications vary by aircraft and most applicants can successfully pursue a career in aviation with the US Air Force. Applicants who are significantly taller or shorter than average may require special screening to ensure they can safely perform operational duties. Applicants of all heights are encouraged to apply. Vision will be evaluated. Color vision is required. Path to a Pilot seat: Once you are qualified to join the Air Force as a Commissioned Officer you will take this path to get your wings. 1.) Complete Officer Training (AF Academy, AF ROTC, OTS) 2.) Enter Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and begin your flight training. (@ 1 year) 3.) Nearing completion of UPT you will be assigned an Aircraft. It's called getting your Seat Assignment. This is determined by these factors: Class Ranking, training performance reports, instructor recommendations, your aircraft preferences, and our needs. 4.) Upon completion of UPT and your Seat assignment, you continue your flight Training for the specific aircraft you were assigned. (6 months to one year) 5.) Nearing completion of your Advanced Flight Training, you will be given a Squadron, and location assignment. Your location preferences are considered. 6.) The commitment for an Air Force Pilot is 10 years of Active Duty Service after completion of Pilot training. This website offers excellent information regarding Pilot, testing, selection, training and lifestyle: www.baseops.net/militarypilot/ Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@@USAirForceRecruiting do I have to go to college to be a drone pilot

@@bushidomayfield5784 For the Air Force yes, but I believe there may be opportunities to be a drone pilot without a degree in the army

@@donm.7990 ok

Cats! Every qualified applicant receives a physical to include an eye exam. Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) doctors (not recruiters) will determine if you are medically qualified to join the Air Force and any career limitations. Correction of visual acuity by photo refractive keratotomy (PRK) or laser-assisted stromal in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery may be considered 1 year from the date of the operation. Please contact an Air Force recruiter for more details. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

Does it happen to be worse than Beale AFB in northern California?

Tasadaru Not even close bro. Cannon... Oh god...

Sensor Operator falls under the Enlisted Program and members would take the ASVAB. RPA pilots are the Officer side and would take the AFOQT. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

General requirements to be a pilot: US citizen Applicants must be able to complete the selection process; receive a conferred degree and attend TFOT prior to age 29 and three months in order to complete medical flight screening (MFS) (pilots and RPA only). 4 year college degree with at least a 2.5 GPA Be between 5'4" and 6'5" in height Distance Vision 20/70 Corrected to 20/20 Near Vision 20/30 Corrected to 20/20 Air Battle Manager (ABM) Distant vision - 20/200 but corrected to 20/20 Near vision - 20/40 but corrected to 20/20 Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Distance Vision 20/200 Corrected to 20/20 Near Vision 20/40 Corrected to 20/20 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Officer (RPA) Distance Vision 20/400 Corrected to 20/20 Near Vision There is no standard for Uncorrected Near Vision (Both must be Corrected to 20/20 Color vision is required There are many possible paths you can take in pursuit of earning your wings. You could choose to get your degree on your own and apply for your commission following graduation. Or, you could choose to come on to active duty and let the Air Force pay up to 100% of your college tuition (effective 1 Oct 2002). You could gain valuable Air Force experience while getting your degree. Once you have obtained your degree, you may apply for your commission to be selected to become a pilot. - Pam

Don't forget the depth perception and phoria medical standards, there's a lot more to it than just 20/20

You can do OTS, and probably commission before hitting 30. 30 is actually the cutoff, and even then exceptions can be made if you are an outstanding applicant, which it sounds like you might be given that academic background

Alexander Rodriguez www.airforce.com/careers/detail/remotely-piloted-aircraft-pilot?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnKHlBRDLARIsAMtMHDF8A95No_JLOK4Hc-NXjuUFWG7AKK3SVRQUCi9A0HyJZTnKwp7HqFEaAoPQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You have to have a bachelor's so 4 years atleast

Unfortunately no. Pilots are officers and the educational requirement for all officers is a bachelors degree Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Zachary, you may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc. There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

Nick Ray the asvab is for enlisted airman only. To be an RPA (fly drones), you need to be a commissioned officer. Academy, ROTC, or OTS. All routes require a bachelor’s degree.

@@justinfischer2757 nah its starts at staff Sargent to be rpa

APG95 You don’t really apply as an officer, but when you go through one of the 3 commissioning sources you’re required to take the AFOQT instead of the asvab. The afoqt is like 5 hours long and it’s much worse than the asvab

BattyBunns, U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training (IFT) Program that provides introductory flight training for all U.S. Air Force aviation candidates at our state-of-the-art training facility at Pueblo, CO. Known as the ‘Gateway to Air Force Aviation,’ every U.S. Air Force aviation candidate-be it pilot, combat systems officer, or remotely piloted aircraft pilot-receives flight instruction at the Pueblo facility. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting After a while, would I be able to transfer from RPA pilot to a pilot for a manned airframe?

No. Its in simulators for RPA.

asher, While you are still too young to enlist into the Air Force, it is never too early to start preparing. There are a few things you can do now to prepare for once you reach the required age. First study hard and graduate from high school. Get the best grades you can in all subjects especially English, Math and Science. This will help you improve your score on the ASVAB test which is required for enlistment. Say no to drugs and get an early start on physical conditioning are important steps in the right direction. And stay out of trouble. Law violations can delay and in some cases will disqualify you from joining the Air Force and taking advantage of the opportunities available. Starting early and being prepared are your best shot. Stay in contact with your Guidance Counselor and maybe we will see you in a few years. You may research more information about the Air Force on our site of www.airforce.com to include benefits like education, careers, training, lifestyle, requirements, etc. There is also the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) portion that answers a lot of the most common questions asked: www.airforce.com/frequently-asked-questions/ You may also download the Aim High App: www.airforce.com/aim-high-app If qualified you can join at age 17 with parental consent during your junior or senior year in high school as part of The Air Force Softbook Program and enter the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), but you will not go to Basic Military Training (BMT) until AFTER you graduate high school. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

The GPA minimum across the board for both non-rated & rated jobs is 2.5. Fortunately this is a rated job, so, it's less competitive. From what people currently in the USAF I've talked to are saying, if your AFOQT scores are good & you have solid recommendations, you could probably get in with most anything above minimum.

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You’re too stupid to be a pilot

To qualify you must meet the below qualifications. Be a US citizen or have a valid unrestricted alien registration card from the USCIS with at least 2 years remaining until expiration (You must obtain this status on your own, the Air Force cannot assist you with obtaining it) You cannot be a Conscientious Objector. A conscientious objector is an individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion. Any Law Violations will need to be evaluated. Any use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medication will need to be evaluated. You will also have a credit check run looking for delinquencies and overbalanced credit. Be between the ages of 17-39. If 17 you will need parental consent. Be of good health all medical issues will need to be evaluated. Meet our height and weight requirements, reference link below: www.airforce.com/how-to-join/prepare-for-success/meet-requirements Be a high school graduate, junior or senior for enlistment. College Grad or senior for Officer Programs An Air Force Recruiter will determine if a Dependency Eligibility Determination (DED) is required. You will need to have a Social Security Card. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@@USAirForceRecruiting Can I become a drone pilot and wear prescription glasses ?

Vision is evaluated as part of the process of joining. Glasses in itself may not be disqualifying. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@@USAirForceRecruiting OK, THANK YOU ❤️🇺🇲

Forca, you are welcome. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

The Bot yes

The Bot you are technically

They'd rather put an RPA operators through it than a random recruit.

Indians from where? Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

@@USAirForceRecruiting I'm from India a state named Tamil Nadu .

@@USAirForceRecruiting can I be an eligible applicant if I do my bachelor's in USA

Do you live in the US and are you a US citizen? If not, when does your green card expire? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting No I'm not a us citizen.

ive played war thunder

Doubt that. Deploying weapons will likely always be an unmanned pilot position. Now reconnaissance maybe

GrammarPolice because it's the military and they have uniforms dummy

Neal Schroer I am an Enlisted Aircrew member of the Air Force. I understand the concept of uniforms. Flight suits are designed with specific functions in mind. Functions that a Drone "Pilot", who sits in a chair, in a building, does not perform. It's pointless.

GrammarPolice Right now in the Navy the current shipboard uniform is blue cammies. And they are being fazed out and getting replaced by green cammies. First off cammies onboard a ship makes no sense to begin with and even less sense that they are being replaced by green. Also many people in the airdale (Navy aviation) community also wore flight suits even if their job was sitting in an office. There's an old saying in the Navy that goes "the right way, the wrong way, and the Navy way". I'm sure that very same saying goes on in the Air Force also. The point being, sometimes it is simply best to not wonder why.

In the USAF there is protocol & "The uniform of the day!" is dictated by the base commander. Torn or baggy, sagging pants aren't an option! SORRY! 😅