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How does one become a pilot in the Air Force, i s college degree necesary or will a diploma suffice?
Zack,
There are more than one way to become a pilot in the Air Force. To be qualified for flight school you must get a degree in Aeronautical science. this can be accomplished in one of 2 ways...By going to college and obtaining the degree outside the air force, or by attending embry-riddle aeronautical college on active duty. Once you ahve the degree you can apply to flight school.
Check out www.airforce.com or www.dosomethingamazing.com to get more insight. You may want to talk with a recruiter to get some brochures on the programs available as well...Good Luck
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
Expertise
I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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