Fighter Pilot
Fighter Pilot
How tall do I have to be to be a Fighter Pilot in the U.S Airforce?
Because I only need like 2 1/2 years of school left, then im out. And I plan to go into the Airforce as a Fighter pilot.
Must be at least 5’6″ and have a sitting height <= 50". These are ejection seat limitations, the rudder pedal adjustment only moves so far...
You have two routes open to you: ROTC and OTS. The easiest route would be AFROTC. You can sign up for the 2 year plan, and submit your package for UPT. OTS is certainly an option, make sure to apply as soon as you're eligible, normally once you get the graduation-contract with your university. Flying slots are tougher there: the AF uses OTS to keep a throttle on new LTs coming on active duty. You also are competing with prior-enlisted AF members wishing to fly, let's face it between you and them, they're going to get a slot all things considered. Therefore, you need to blow the socks off the board.
Fighters are hotly competed for, often times the class ranking separations are only a point or two. To get a fighter, one must:
- Be accepted into UPT. Your application will meet a flying selection board. That board will examine your physical, AF Officer Qualifying Test scores, and your aviation history. The best weapon you employ here is a private pilot's license. Failing that a student license or even copies of your logbook are useful. Membership in Civil Air Patrol is a plus, and you can get some free flying.
- Once accepted to UPT you must be selected for the "Fighter/Bomber" track. Selection is based on demonstrated airmanship, and academic excellence. Needs of the Air Force, instructor recommendations, and your preferences will determine your aviation fate. It's possible that very few potential fighter slots come down and you aren't ranked high enough to track. You've got to excel to get the track you want.
- Rank high enough in the Fighter/Bomber track to get the airfame you wish. Again it'll come down to "Needs of the AF", instructor recommends, and your preference. Again, your flying and academic performance will help determine your fate. "Needs of the AF" may mean that a very few fighters ended up coming down, and a lot of bombers; also other weapon systems need top performers. Class ranking determines whether you're going to get your 1st or 2nd choice. It works like this:
Say you're #7 in a class of 25. If say, 7 fighters come down-you're golden. If, however say maybe 1 Raptor, 1 Eagle and 2 Vipers are available. If those are the first or second choice of the bro's ahead of you-well time to get drunk. The #1 guy/gal is going to get their choice, let's say that kills a Viper. #2 now can choose between Raptor, Eagle and Viper, but he wants B1's; skip him now #3. She's always wanted an Eagle, it's gone. Etc Etc. To speed this along we'll assume that your choices are 1-Raptop, 2-Viper, the Raptor and Eagle are picked off and the other bro's don't want Vipers. You're high enough that even though your 1st choice isn't there, your second choice IS. You get the Viper.
Bottom line, you've absolutely got to EXCEL throughout UPT.
It's not a matter of meeting the standard-you want to give the instructors no doubt you can think at 11 miles a minute.
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