To “pile on” to everyone else here, Letters of Recommendation should normally speak about the “character, judgement and morals” of the person being recommended. Its almost a way to “verify” what you are saying in your Cover Letter and Resume.

I recommend to my clients that the people you choose to write your LOR’s should be someone that if…

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Include it all, Troy! We are looking for patterns of organized, goal-oriented, hard-working future Airmen that do more than the minimum. Valedictorian, Captain of the Football Team, Student Government, Volunteer work that you have done anytime during your life have prepared you for UPT!

I like to help my clients “weave” these accomplishments…

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I agree with SMAX’s perspective. The Air Force is no different than any other major civilian flying training operation (Part 121 Airlines being the biggest).

You want standardization across the community. I am sure that the IPT syllabus, as SMAX says, will continue to evolve and change. Some people will have more experience than others…

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Just curious if anyone on this thread attended the Webinar with SIC & Tyler regarding current trends with UPT?

Would love to hear your thoughts.

D.J.

Check out my article on USAF plans to pump 1500 Pilots through training each year!

Also, be on the lookout for a webinar with a former UPT IP and current Contract Instructor on his descriptions and insight of Pilot Training in this new environment

Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually > Air Force > Article Display

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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.

This is all great advice, CAGE! To pile on to what CAGE is saying is to have a plan and stick to the plan. It may not always work exactly how you want it to work, but at least you have a plan to you can always reference.

STAY ON BASE!!! This is the only time you will ever hear me say this, but for UPT, it is ESSENTIAL!!! (IMHO) I learned…

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