>>>PILOT APPLICATION INFO
1. Applicants must have: a college degree or be in their last semester of obtaining a college degree, a private pilot's license or be on track to complete it in 2026, no older than age 27 at the time of the interview. Also, they must be able to pass a Military Flying Class I Physical.
2. Application packages are due no later than 1 July 2026 and must include the following:
-2026 Undergraduate Pilot Training General Information Questionnaire (see attachment)
-Cover Letter
-Resume including work experience, education, etc.
-Copies of college transcript(s)- We will consider candidates in their last semester of college. If graduating this year, note that on UPT Questionnaire and follow up with transcripts later
-Maximum three (3) letters of recommendation from people you have worked for directly or know you well
-Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT) results
-Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) and PCSM results
-Flying time and ratings currently held
-If you have any prior military service, please forward copies of DD214 and/or a summary of reserve points earned
-Please black out all but the last 4 digits of your SSN on all documents
3. The 163d Fighter Squadron will conduct interviews on 12 September 2026. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or e-mail approximately one month prior to the interview. Be sure to provide us with your current address, email and phone number. Please update information if it should change.
4. UPT Packages must be received by July 1, 2026 as a single PDF document with file name LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_UPT2026 and should be emailed with the same file name in the subject line. Late packages will not be accepted. Email packages to UPT.APPLICATION@gmail.com
5. Cover letters and Letters of Recommendation can be addressed to 163FS UPT Selection Board.
RECRUITING OFFICE: (260) 478-3247
EMAIL: 122.FW.RECRUITING.ORG@US.AF.MIL
As a member of the Indiana Air National Guard you'll learn valuable technical skills to fuel your personal and professional growth while serving in a unit close to home. Plus, you could enjoy the following benefits:
- Up to 100% paid tuition to a college, university, or trade school
- Cutting edge career training
- Affordable life insurance
- Low cost health and dental insurance
- Military retirement plan
- Eligibility for VA home loans
- Earn college credits through the Community College of the Air Force