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  • Can you go from Guard to Test Pilot School?

    Posted by Whiting_Fish on October 26, 2023 at 1:49 am

    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.

    Whiting_Fish replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Husky

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    October 26, 2023 at 9:08 am
    18920 BogiPoints

    Totally possible! It’s uncommon and you’ll need to guide the process along but you can definitely get there.

  • Snip

    Member
    October 26, 2023 at 2:10 pm
    175 BogiPoints

    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.

  • Whiting_Fish

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    November 2, 2023 at 3:51 pm
    85 BogiPoints

    Thank you for the reply, it’s very encouraging.

  • Whiting_Fish

    Member
    November 2, 2023 at 3:51 pm
    85 BogiPoints

    Thank you!

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