Work hard in school, beginning in high school
Step 2
Develop an interest in flying and learn all you can about aviation.
Step 3
Apply to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Academy.
Step 4
Apply to a college with a U.S. Air Force ROTC program if there are no openings at the USAF Academy.
Step 5
Study military history, current affairs, mathematics, science, computers and engineering
Step 6
Strive for a high GPA.
Step 7
Seek out appropriate, related extracurricular activities to add to your résumé.
Step 8
Find other ways to exhibit your community involvement and leadership qualities.
Step 9
Join the U.S. Air Force after graduating from college.
Step 10
Apply for pilot training.
Step 11
Apply for advanced training as a jet fighter pilot.
Step 12
Accomplish your duties as a jet fighter pilot with enthusiasm, energy, self-discipline and intelligence.
Step 13
Seek out Air Force opportunities for advanced schooling, including both military-administered command preparation and civilian university graduate-level courses.
Step 14
Apply to the Thunderbirds Demonstration Team

















