But first, you MUST READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
If you’ve found your way to this page, it’s likely you’ve nurtured a lifelong dream of soaring through the skies as a jet fighter pilot. We’re here to help turn that dream into reality. The journey to becoming a military pilot in the real world is a demanding one. Instructors provide only the essential training. Whether you grasp the concepts or not is up to you. They’re looking for team players who take the initiative to seek out information, understand it, and demonstrate their knowledge. More than that, they’re interested in the spirit you embody.
Intelligence alone doesn’t make a Fighter Pilot. You earn the title based on your dynamic aggressivety, which begins with lending a hand to fellow cadets in need.
Dreams can shatter if you fail your medical exam, especially after clearing all previous tests. It’s a disheartening waste of time and energy. Many Air Forces and Airlines still follow the outdated procedure of conducting all selection processes first, then the medical. This practice, a relic from WWII when there was an airman shortage, has become the norm. The failure rate at the medical check is about 80% of the candidates. The failure rate at the screening and aviation selection test battery or DLR is about 70%. The failure rate at the aptitude test is about 50% to 60% of the total number of candidates. And then the failure rate during your pilot school for the next 3 years is about 70%.
This means that until you are officially declared a Military Pilot, you are under continuous screening and selection.
Before you decide to embark on this journey, ensure you obtain your Class 1 aviation medical certificate at your own expense.
In the US, this can be done at the AFRL or AFRL designated doctor or FAA doctor . For European air forces, it is usually conducted within their Air Force medical hospital or by designated doctors. The French military Class 1 is known to be the most precise and challenging. Be sure to thoroughly read through it, as it contains all the information you need to maintain your health.
This is serious business. If you want to succeed, you need to prepare yourself. You need to dedicate at least 2 to 3 hours a day to study for the Air Force's selection if you have chosen this path. And we’re here to help you get ready.
"In 1986, when we went through our selection, we were about 15 - 16 years old (Cadet program for the Air Force). A total of 1500 kids in the county went through the selection at 8 different locations in the country. At the end of the first day, about 300 kids were left. The second day only 80 were left. The third day we were about 50 left. The day of the medical…only 20 were left. After 3 years of training, 3 of us went to the jet fighters, 7 to the helicopters, and one to the transport group. The rest failed along the way."
Requirements for military pilot:
As a Cadet You must be a citizen of the country you intend to join the National Air Force/NAVY
minimum required education
Education:
Education: You need to have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (Enlisted) or have a four-year degree from an accredited university (Officer) OR You need to have a minimum of 3 years’ basic vocational training (apprenticeship), “ (Bachelor degree” (General/subject-linked university entrance qualification) or “High School Diploma” (qualified for university matriculation).
training performance
Training Performance: The performance of a candidate during training is a crucial factor. This includes their ability to master the technical aspects of flying, as well as their performance in flight simulations and actual flights. Test
Personal Qualities
The Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB)/DLR
US system : The Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) is the primary test used by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in the selection of officer aviation program applicants. The newest version of the ASTB is series E, and features several technical advances over previous versions of the test.Characteristics such as leadership skills, teamwork, discipline, and commitment are also important. In any case these tests will be available at the US Navy/US Air Force specific locations. Never the less all these test in the US/EUROPE/WORLDWIDE are very similar.
European system: DLR Test: In order to apply to the pilot training programmes of the European Flight Academy you must first pass the DLR test. The DLR test is a computer-aided procedure for determining suitability for pilots, astronauts, and air traffic controllers. It’s conducted by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Luft- und Raumfahrtzentrum, DLR) and is used by various aviation companies and Air Forces.
The test measures various skills and aptitudes. For example, in the Monitoring and Instrument Coordination (MIC) section of the test, you will encounter several instruments similar to those in a cockpit. It will be your task to monitor the instrument parameters and manipulate them if necessary. This test is designed to measure your psychomotor function and your multitask capacity.
Before you can officially apply at the European Flight Academy, you need to take the first selection step: the DLR test3. You will take this test directly at the location of the DLR. The test will examine various skills of yours and subsequently, the DLR will issue a certificate to you setting out a rating in various areas of competence. You will need to achieve a certain rating in order to apply at the European Flight Academy.
Officer Candidate School
This is a 12 to 20-week program that provides initial training for line officers in the U.S. Navy/Air Force. The Naval Flight School curriculum includes Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API), Primary Flight Training, Intermediate Flight Training, and Advanced Flight Training.
The curriculum for European Air Forces is very similar, with each force having its own specialties and requirements.
specialization
After completing flight school, and depending on your performance, you will choose a specialization and learn technical and leadership skills specific to your aircraft. However, your choice may not always be approved, and you could be assigned where you are needed most, especially if you were among those with the lowest passing grades.
OUR MILITARY PILOT cadet selection PREPARATORY PROGRAM
Brain booster Training
We treat pilots as high-performance athletes. Pilots are required to think quickly and accurately under extremely high levels of stress and make decisions. We are using a special program for that specific training.
Hygiene of Life
Time accuracy and precision are essential for any pilot. All our activities start at 6 a.m., beginning with 90 minutes of fitness training, particularly focused for high G-force resistance.
Aviation Selection Test Battery/DLR
On daily basis the candidate will train for the psychometric test.
Ground Training Operation
On a daily basis, we will provide you with the required aviation ground school knowledge, training, and tools to get you prepared for your selection.
Flight Training Operation
On a daily basis after the ground school, the candidate will proceed to the mixed-reality simulator to demonstrate the subjects discussed during the ground school. The briefing aspects will have been discussed.
Daily Debriefing
On a daily basis, a debriefing will be conducted for the candidate.
General Progress
In such program we do not put an actual time frame because it all depends on fast the candidate progress. But the average time we experienced with the student is between one month to two month.The Preparatory program is designed to be an stress-free training experience up to a certain point. The general progress of the trainee depends on their ability and capability to assimilate information and demonstrate what they have learned. It’s important to note that learning rates can vary from person to person. Some people may be slower than others, and some may be faster. However, being faster or slower doesn’t inherently mean anything. What is crucial is to see a constant positive curve in the training path of the trainee until they reach a point called the ‘DE-CLICK’ point. This is the point where the trainee has naturally understood the entire functionality of the process and is able to demonstrate and pass all tests without any failure. If no further progress is happening, it means the trainee is ready.