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179th Fighter Squadron

148th Fighter Wing

Duluth, Minnesota

Aircraft: F-16, F-16

Mailing Address:

4680 Viper Street

Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Phone:

(218) 788-7267

Recruiter POC:

Capt "HACK" Schaumburg

148FW.Pilot.Recruiting@us.af.mil

(218) 788-7267

About the 179th Fighter Squadron

Thanks for your interest in the 179th Fighter Squadron, "World Famous Bulldogs"! As the "World Famous Bulldogs", we fly Block 50 F-16Cs and are experts in all F-16 mission sets, to include specializing in Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD). We are based out of beautiful Duluth, Minnesota and we have a rich history flying P-38s, P-47s, F-51s, F-94s, F-89s, F-102s, F-101s, and F-4s. We are excited you are taking the next steps in beginning your career as a combat aviator and officer with the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, MN. The expectations of our candidates and wingmen are higher than ever in the history of combat aviation. You should be excited about this juncture in your career and motivated to put forth the continued effort required to place you in the seat of the world's premier multi-mission fighter! Please prioritize communicating via the email provided as the phone provided may not always be manned by a pilot. We look forward to hearing from you!
MAGNUM!

 

How to Visit/Rush the Squadron

Rush events will be posted here when they become available. We ask that individuals do not show up outside posted rush events. 

Closed Jobs

Open Jobs

Aircraft

F-16

Type

UPT

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

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