U.S. Air Force Expands Civilian Flight School Partnerships in Three States
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What happened
The U.S. Air Force is implementing a new initiative called the Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training (FUPT) to modernize its pilot training model. This program pairs Air Education and Training Command with civilian aviation programs, allowing student pilots to complete foundational training at Federal Aviation Administration Part 141-certified schools in Texas, Arizona, and Georgia. The Air Force aims to reach 1,500 pilots this fiscal year, which ends September 30.
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Why it matters
The FUPT model helps the Air Force bridge a current shortfall of 2,407 pilots by utilizing civilian infrastructure. This partnership allows students to earn licenses such as private pilot and instrument ratings while gaining required flight hours before moving to military aircraft.
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Who's involved
- TexasState partnering with the Air Force to host training facilities.
- Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. government agency whose certification standards are utilized in the partnership.
- ArizonaState partnering with the Air Force to host training facilities.
- GeorgiaState partnering with the Air Force to host training facilities.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
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Arizona
state of the United States of America