Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Previous flight experience will be beneficial for aspiring military pilots.
You should have quick decision-making skills and reflexes to be a successful pilot. Decisiveness, self-confidence, good communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are also important personality traits. You should maintain an adaptable and flexible lifestyle, as your orders, missions, and station may change at any time.
Although military pilot careers are available to both men and women, some combat positions are only open to men.
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