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Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

Last post 03-10-2008, 8:55 PM by raimius. 5 replies.
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  •  03-02-2008, 6:15 AM 5261

    Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

    Hi, I know this question is answered 100 of times.
    Let me first introduce myself, my name is Vishal. I'm from India, I came especially to Germany to become a fighter pilot. I'm 17 years old and in the 10 th grade.
    Lets get to the point than. Can it be possible to join the US Airforce/Navy. I mean I'm a foreigner but have a german pass, is it possible with a green card ? Since I have to be a officer to become a Fighter Pilot, than I have to be a soldier. What happens if I don't make it to being a Fighter Pilot do I still have to serve as a soldier or can I leave. I don#t have much idea about the German Airforce since they only say  you to have a high school diploma with very good grades. And they only have PA-200 Tornado, EuroFighter and the F-4F Phantom 2.
    Is it true that a foreigner can be beaten up, bullyed in any military, airforce in any different countries. Did anyone have this experience ?
    I would be glad if someone can answer my questions.
    Thank you.
  •  03-02-2008, 1:42 PM 5264 in reply to 5261

    Re: Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

    I don't know what the german requirements are, but you need to be a US citizen, have a college degree, and go through a commissioning program (US Air Force Academy, Air Force ROTC, or Officer Training School) before you can qualify for a pilot slot in the USAF.  There is also an age limit.
  •  03-03-2008, 10:19 AM 5267 in reply to 5264

    Re: Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

    I just found this, is this true what they are saying or just fake ?
    http://www.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=8
  •  03-06-2008, 11:46 PM 5279 in reply to 5267

    Re: Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

    That is the official US Air Force site, so it should be accurate.

     

    Which part are you refering to, exactly?

  •  03-08-2008, 5:35 AM 5283 in reply to 5279

    Re: Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?


    Can a non-U.S. citizen join the U.S. Air Force?
  •  03-10-2008, 8:55 PM 5284 in reply to 5283

    Re: Steps to become a Fighter Pilot ?

    Yes, they can enlist, but that is not the issue here.

    However, only officers can be pilots.  Officers must be US citizens.

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