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Can you go from Guard to Test Pilot School?
I was wondering if it would be possible to get into Test Pilot School while starting off with the Guard.
I understand that TPS is a full time commitment and requires degree Engineering/Math/Physics.
I’d like to know if it’d be necessary to transfer to the reserves (if possible I don’t really know if/how that’d work) or if you could start the application process as a Guard pilot.
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Totally possible! It’s uncommon and you’ll need to guide the process along but you can definitely get there.
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Whiting_Fish,
Yes! As Husky stated, somewhat of an uncommon occurrence, but not impossible. I personally worked with a pilot in one of our squadrons who was pursuing this path. They do consider ANG/AFRES pilots for those highly sought-after Air Force Test Pilot positions. If selected, you would temporarily enter active service and go to Test Pilot School and then spend at least one assignment in a test pilot role after completion of TPS.
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Thank you for the reply, it’s very encouraging.
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Thank you!
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