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June 4, 2025
Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually

To maintain air superiority, project global power, and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year.
May 8, 2025
Competency Mapping Streamlines Air Force Pilot Training, Boosts Readiness

The 19th Air Force is streamlining pilot training through competency mapping, a data-driven approach to optimize the pilot training pipeline.
Nov. 20, 2023
RPP application process open through Dec. 9

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.
June 2, 2023
First class Air Mobility Fundamentals-Simulator Course graduates at Vance AFB

The first class of pilots to complete the Air Mobility Fundamentals – Simulator Course logged their final day of training here May 5.
Nov. 5, 2018
AETC announces 2018 flying training awards

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., flew away with the top flying training wing honors for 2018 during the Air Education and Training Command Flying Training Awards ceremony Oct. 26, here. The second annual event, hosted by the

Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually