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How do I become a pilot or/and a Engineer?

I want to be a Fighter Pilot, and have a job after as a pilot or as an Engineer #aviation #job #pilot #Engineering

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Anthony’s Answer

Hi,

My son is a fighter pilot in the Air Force. His route was going into a JROTC program and entering a pilot training program that the county school system offered after school. Don't know if all school systems offer these programs but it's worth checking. Even if they don't you can go into an Air Force ROTC program as he did at Virginia Tech and join the Corp of Cadets which is like an academy at a major university. While in these programs it would enhance your chances to be selected as a pilot if you graduate with an engineering degree. It's not necessary, he was chosen with as a political science major but will give you a better chance. The AFROTC teacher while at the college will guide you on what you need to do to be a fighter pilot.

Another option is to go to the Air Force Academy.

I'm sure whatever route you chose you will be successful. Good luck.
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Brayden’s Answer

Hello!

There are a few paths that you can take to achieve your goal. One way would be to get your BS in some type of engineering discipline. From there you would want to reach out to the navy or air force as they have some of the largest air fleets. From there working with them they would be able guide a path moving forward. I know of people that enlisted as an officer through their pilot program and went that route. One of the challenges with going through the military to become a pilot is the limited number of people they let through, and even if you are administered into the program it doesn't mean you end up being a pilot. The military's flight school is the best of the best so there is no guarantee. As other people suggested going to a school that offers a specific pilot program might be your best bet.
I would simply suggest doing as much research as you can, talking with as many people that you can to try to get the smoothest path going forward. I wish you luck!
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LaShanda’s Answer

Hi this is coincidental. My daughter will be starting college in August, and will be studying Bio-medical engineering. There are various types of engineering careers. My advice would be to research universities that are reputable for their engineering programs, and apply to one. While obtaining your education in this field, you should also seek a great internship as well.
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Shady’s Answer

Hi,Levi

First: Be healthy
Second: Save money
Third: Choose a sustainable academy for aviation
Fourth: Knowledge of math & physics
Fifth: Don't Give up

Sincerely,
Shady Abdelhamid
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Tamara’s Answer

These are some great STEM opportunity careers. My advice would be to research schools in the Florida area as well as DC. Schools that offer Pilot Programs and Aerospace Engineering. While waiting to start collegiate level courses, check into summer programs and internships that allow you to do hands on training to make sure you are taking the right steps.
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Scott’s Answer

There are options for you to become an engineer at every major university across the country. To be a pilot would be a completely different thing - you'd have to go to a specialized school for that knowledge. I'd try out some flight simulators just to see if becoming a pilot is the right thing for you.
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rene’s Answer

There's an article from Flight International/FlightGlobal about a lady - Heather Ross. In 1985, she graduated with a degree in aeronautics and astronautics and came to work for Boeing. In 1988 she left Boeing and joined the U.S. Air Force and learned to fly various airplanes. In 1994, she returned to Boeing and became a test pilot for Boeing airplanes. So that's one way to do it.
Thank you comment icon Hey Rene, is this path accessible for most people? If not, could you suggest a more general way to get the student to their goal? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Heather’s Answer

My husband is a pilot; however he started at the age of 18. He took lessons at a nearby general aviation airport with an instructor and gradually worked his way to being a commercial pilot. While it took him several years to achieve this, you can certainly attend various universities that provide an aviation program such as Embry Riddle. They can be expensive but may offer scholarships. I would recommend stopping by a nearby general aviation facility to inquire as to what instructors they have available to include fees etc. The military does have their programs as well; however I am simply not familiar with their requirements today.
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Ashley’s Answer

Look into BS in Aviotion colleges with ROTC programs if you mean fly jets in the military. There are some schools where you can double major in Aviation and Aersopace Engineering like Embry Riddle Aeronautical University .
You can also go to school to become a pilot and go into the military then when you get out go back to school and get and Engineering degree. Take a few exploratory flights by getting involved in Civil Air Patrol, it is a youth program that has a military scope, or JROTC. You can also look into a Young Eagles program as they offer free flights to kids to get them interested. Good luck!
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