The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy. Ten U.S. students who first attended civilian flight school-led Initial Pilot Training are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master Jet Trainer. Upon graduation, they will earn their U.S. Air Force pilot wings.
“This initiative is expected to provide valuable data for optimizing pilot training methods as we prepare to ramp up the T-7A,” said Col. Corey Hogue, Capability Requirements Division Chief, Air Education and Training Command. “Not only will we gather data on the effectiveness of our proposed syllabus, but we can also validate the feasibility of sending trainees directly from IPT to train in a modern training aircraft, like the T-7A Redhawk.”
