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159th Fighter Squadron

125th Fighter Wing

Jacksonville, Florida

Aircraft: F-35

Mailing Address:

14300 Fang Drive

Jacksonville, Florida 32218

Phone:

(904) 741-7140

Recruiter POC:

(904) 741-7140

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in flying for the 159th Fighter Squadron, Boxin' Gators.

Application Deadline: May 4th @ 1600 EST

Interview Board: August 15/16th 2026.

Official Job Announcement: https://www.125fw.ang.af.mil/Careers/

How to Apply: See the official 2026 159FS UPT Announcement below for application requirements.

*OPTIONAL... MilRecruiter is evaluating a new application process this year to possibly be used for future 159FS boards. Please submit an additional 159FS app via MilRecruiter.com (select 159FS when selecting squadrons at the end of the app). To be clear, the app on MilRecruiter.com is just for company evaluation purposes and will not be reviewed by hiring board members. The official application is the one delineated in the 26-01 159FS UPT Announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pilots are you hiring?

Historically, we will hire 1 or 2 UPT candidates along with a couple of alternates in case any of the primary candidates are disqualified.

Will you offer age waivers?

No. Candidates must start UPT prior to reaching the age 33 maximum, therefore applicants born before 23 June 1993 will not be considered at this time.

May I come to visit / "rush" the squadron?

We are not open to individual squadron visits this year. However, a UPT social will be announced on this site, details TBD.

Is this for the F-15 or F-35?

F-35. If selected, you will go straight to the F-35 B-Course following UPT and IFF.

Application Deadline

May 04, 2026

Related Documents

2026 159FS UPT Announcement

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