Careers: Flying & Aviation/Air Force ROTC

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Expert: - 5/11/2009


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hi there,
 I am 23 years old, a private pilot. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in aviation field at Metropolitan State College of Denver. I would like to join Air Force to become a pilot. I understand that I have go through ROTC program, since I am in a civilian college. I know it is very competitive to get a pilot slot, but I am willing to work hard for it as much as I could. The question I had was about minimum height requirement for Air Force pilot, because I am only 5'2 ft. Does my height effects my chance to become a pilot in Air Force? Would you tell me about lifestyle of being Air Force pilot? What kind of training a pilot has go through? Does a pilot deploys very often? Thank you, any advices or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi,

It is very nice to hear from you.

My advice would be to talk to Professor Kevin Kuhlmann, a professor in aviation at Metro State College of Denver.  He is a Lt. Col in the USAF and went through AFROTC while in college....I believe he can answer the questions that you have.

Best wishes,

David A. NewMyer

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Can advise people thinking about beginning and aviation career and espcially those thinking about an aviation university program. Can also help with aviation scholarship questions. I am particularly strong in questions related to starting a flight career, choosing a university flight or aviation management program, aviation internships and aviation scholarships. Also, I can assist with questions about airport management and planning careers and oveall aviation industry employment questions.

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