Seat assignment is determined by class ranking, training performance reports, instructor recommendations, your aircraft preferences and our needs. Nearing completion of UPT, you will be assigned an aircraft, which is called getting your seat assignment.Enter Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and begin flight training (~1 year).Complete Officer Training (Air Force Academy, AFROTC, or OTS).Once you are qualified to join the Air Force as an officer, you will take this path to get your wings:
