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Around the Air Force: Risk and Readiness, Project Magellan, Pilot Training Overhaul
June 13, 2025
 

Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
June 4, 2025
Surge week was a high-tempo increase in flying sorties that tested new operational concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model
January 10, 2025
Air Force pilot in training

Nineteenth Air Force commander emphasizes human element as key to winning future fights at military flight training summit
November 13, 2024
Military Flight Training Summit

New commanders attend Undergraduate Pilot Training University
October 17, 2024
UPT University

Rated Preparatory Program application process open through Dec. 9
November 21, 2023
Graphic illustrating announcement for Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions
November 8, 2022
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reads at a podium to a crowd of Airmen.

AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk bed down efforts at JBSA 
July 11, 2022
T-7A Red Hawk bed down

First graduates of undergraduate pilot training 2.5 make history
March 19, 2021
UPT 2.5 Graduation

'Accelerated Path to Wings' class makes history
March 12, 2021
Accelerated Path to Wings graduating class

AETC general talks pilot training at Alamo ACE
November 23, 2020
Maj. Gen. John Hronek, Air National Guard assistant to the commander at Air Education and Training Command, discussed initiatives and programs AETC is implementing to transform pilot training at the Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association virtual Alamo ACE conference Nov. 19, 2020.

RPA Training Next transforming pipeline to competency-based construct
June 4, 2020
two Airmen sit in front of multiple monitors in dark room

AETC partners with UTSA to refine pilot candidate selection
February 7, 2020
In an effort to gain more insight into the predictable attributes of a successful pilot training candidate, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them continue their efforts to refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as part of an Educational Partnership Agreement. (U.S. Air Force graphic / Dan Hawkins)

Aspiring Air Force pilots: Don’t let height standards get in the way
November 7, 2019
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Harris (left) and Capt. Jessica Wallander, instructor pilots with the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., stand side-by-side to illustrate the varying standing heights of Air Force pilots to dispel the myth that there is one height standard for all Air Force pilots.  Height waivers are available for candidates that do not meet AFI 48-123 standards.  If you are interested in learning more about height waivers, work with your commission source or contact the Air Force Call Center at 1-800-423-USAF. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

Wills takes command of 19th Air Force overseeing flying training
June 13, 2019
Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, passes the 19th Air Force guidon to Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, during the 19th Air Force change of command ceremony June 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.  The numbered Air Force oversees 19 training locations, with 17 Total Force wings, 11 active duty, one Air Force Reserve and five Air National Guard units.  More than 32,000 members of the 19th Air Force operate more than 1,600 aircraft from 29 different aircraft models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Pilot instructor training "embraces change" through virtual reality
October 22, 2018
Lt. Col. Derek McCafferty (left) and Maj. Erik Jones, 99th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilots, prepare for a virtual flying training sortie Oct. 9, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.  The 99th FTS, along with the 560th FTS, have integrated virtual reality simulators into the  pilot instructor training syllabus as part of an overall strategic effort to leverage emerging technology across the training enterprise.

12th FTW continues heritage of aviation innovation
September 5, 2018
Capt. Jay Moore, a 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps demonstrate a virtual reality simulator Aug. 27, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.