Thank you for your interest in becoming a fighter pilot with the 177th Fighter Wing! The next UPT board will be held during UTA 05-07 June of 2026, and application packets will be due 31 March 2026 at 1700 EST. At this time, we are unable to accommodate individual pilot candidate visits to the squadron.

UPT Application Package Contents...(Please visit the 177FW website for hyperlinks)

**The 117FW website containing the 119 FS UPT Application Package Guide is the ultimate guidance for applying** 

•  Cover Letter (you may address it to the 119FS/CC)
•  Resume
•  Pilot Applicant Questionnaire (Download below, located under "Squadron Attachments")
•  College transcripts
•  Letters of Recommendation (3)
•  AFOQT Scores
•  PCSM / TBAS Scores
•  AF Form 24 Application for appointment (Download here:  AF FORM 24)
•  AF IMT 2030 Drug and alcohol abuse certificate (Download here:  AF IMT 2030 )
•  Photocopies of civilian pilot ratings, certificates, and last page of logbook
•  Corrective Eye Surgery (PRK/LASIK/LASEK) Waiver criteria checklist if applicable (Download here: Corrective Eye Surgery)
•  Statement of Intent to Graduate with Bachelor’s Degree if applicable (Download here: Statement of Intent to Graduate)
•  If a member of the military, include copies of last three performance appraisals, RIP (Air component only), current Point Summary (ANG/ARC only)  and current Fitness Test results

Instructions

• Applications shall be emailed, please NO mail in applications.
• Ensure ALL the UPT Application Package Contents are included, in the order listed above.
• Use the cover letter as a chance for us to help get to know you – what sets you apart from the other candidates, and why you want to be here.
• Do not include extra documentation; submit only the items requested.
• Combine the package into a single PDF file.
• PLAN AHEAD AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. To receive consideration for an interview, your COMPLETE package must arrive no later than the close of business on the published deadline date.

Email or mail your application to:
EMAIL:  119FS.Pilot-App.org@us.af.mil