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How to Become an Air Force PilotFrom LifeWire RankYou must be an officer, commissioned at the rank of second lieutenant. There are a few ways to accomplish this.
Enroll in a Reserve Officers Training Corps program at a civilian college or university.
Apply to the Air Force Academy. Only about 1,400 applicants are accepted every year. Aspiring cadets need to be nominated by a member of Congress and must pass fitness and medical exams. An admissions team evaluates applicants based on academic achievement, character, athletic ability and leadership. |
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