Exploring This Job
Military recruiters often visit high schools, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about this field. Take a tour of a military base or an aircraft carrier if you get the chance. Talk with family and friends who have served in the armed forces to get advice and information. Visit Today's Military (https://www.todaysmilitary.com) to learn more about military aviation careers.
To get a real feel for what it's like to be a military pilot, check out one of several air combat schools, such as Air University (https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/), that exist throughout the country. Through such programs, you can experience the cockpit of a fighter plane alongside an instructor, and even experience "dogfighting" in the sky.
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