A day in the life of a US AirForce Pilot

By Matt Biel

Job Description/Thesis

• I picked to be an air force pilot as a job because I what to help out my country.

• Most of all, I get to be around what I love.

My Personality

• I am (ISTJ) Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger.

• If I say something, I mean it. I am quiet, hardworking and great at remembering facts.

Qualification Skills

• You need to know how to fly and be ok with it.

• Need to know how to read very well and learn.

• To be ok with being very high up.

• Need to be a team player and or a team leader.

Qualification Skills

• Be able to remember what you must do and get it right.

• Have to think before you do.

• To get the job done the first time and the right way.

• you need to be in shape.

• Have to know how to swim

Education

• Need a Bachelor’s degree(4 years.)

• Air force can put you into a college or university.

• You can apply to a air force academy BUTonly about 1,400 people are accepted every year.

Education

• In high school take ROTC it will get you started.

• Need to be good in language arts.

• Get A’s and B’s in school.

Benefits/Salary

• Benefits

• Healthcare

• Travel

• Leadership skills

• Housing

• Pay check

• Salary

• 35,000 to 40,000 as second lieutenant

Location

• I plan to stay in North Carolina because there are 2 air bases and I would be close to my family.

• But, they can put me where they want.

• Pope air base Seymour Jonson air base

Budget

Expenses Income

Utilities (heat, water, electricity)= 75$

Gross Income=4,702$

Cable/Phone=150$ Net Income=3,526.50$

Rent=700$ Savings=1,356.50$

Food=175$

Conclusion

• Need a Bachelor’s degree(4 years).

• Need to be in shape.

• You have to want to be a pilot, there is a lot of hard work.

Facts

• Must be 18 or older to join.

• Air force training starts from 0600 (6am) to 1800 (6pm).

• Have no history of hay fever, asthma and allergies after age 12.

• Must know how to swim.