Prerequisites

Pilot/Navigator Qualifications: Interested in flying? See some of the general qualifications below. Once in Air Force ROTC, cadets must obtain a Flying Class 1 Flight Physical.

Pilot

Physical Requirements

• Normal color vision
• Distant vision – pilots, uncorrected to 20/50
• Near vision – pilots, uncorrected to 20/20
• Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
• Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier
• Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12
• Meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements
• Have standing height of 64 to 77 inches and sitting height of 34 to 40 inches

Navigator

Physical Requirements

• Normal color vision
• Distant vision – 20/200 but corrected to 20/20
• Near vision – 20/40 but corrected to 20/20
• Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
• Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier
• Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12
  
• Meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements
  
• Have standing height of 64 to 77 inches and sitting height of 33 to 40 inches