How to Become a B-1 Bomber Pilot
B-1 bomber pilots are primarily responsible for the defense of our troops and positions against enemy aircraft. In particular, they are responsible for flying the B-1B Lancer. This category of planes was developed in the 1960s to replace the B-52 bombers of WWII. B-1 pilots undertake specialized training in both aerial warfare and dog-fighting, or close range aerial combat. Becoming a B-1 pilot takes years of training and education, and not everyone who undertakes the journey completes it. It is a highly competitive job, and it is tremendously difficult to become a B-1 pilot.
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Attend a recognized university and begin your undergraduate education. As jet pilots are commissioned officers, you must be a college graduate to qualify. You must also meet extensive psychological requirements to be eligible to undertake officer training.
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Enter an officer program. In most cases, this is accomplished by enrolling in a ROTC program, the Reserve Officer Training Corps, while still in college. Officer training school is a 12-week program developed to test your physical and mental limits.
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Choose aviation or flying as your field when you receive your commission. It is important that you do as well as you can during Officer Training School, as the pilot program is highly competitive.
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Attend and successfully complete flight school. Again, strong performance is vital.
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