Thirty-three aspiring US Air Force pilots with previous civilian flight experience have joined a new program that may allow them to jump ahead in training according to a recent story at Military.com. The USAF’s “Civil Path to Wings program has approved pilot candidates from active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve units; graduates from the Reserve Officer Training Corps; and civilian applicants aspiring to earn their Air Force wings, according to Air Education and Training Command, or AETC.”
Program May Offer Civilian Pilots an Advantage for a USAF Career
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force has launched a "Civil Path to Wings" program for aspiring pilots with prior civilian flight experience.
- This program validates candidates' existing flying skills to accelerate their training specifically for fixed-wing and heavy aircraft, not fighter pilots.
- The initiative is part of the Air Force's broader strategy to combat a significant pilot shortage, as it fell short of its pilot production goals in fiscal 2020.
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