Current vision standard in the USAF and CAF
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Current vision standard in the USAF and CAF
Hi guys and girls,
I have a question...what's teh current vision standard for tanker and transport pilots in the USAF? Do they accept candidates with glasses? I wear glasses myself and I know it is not possible for me to fly a fighter, so instead I think I might aim for the heavies in the Air Force. (C-5, C130..etc.)
How about Canadian Air Force?
I have a question...what's teh current vision standard for tanker and transport pilots in the USAF? Do they accept candidates with glasses? I wear glasses myself and I know it is not possible for me to fly a fighter, so instead I think I might aim for the heavies in the Air Force. (C-5, C130..etc.)
How about Canadian Air Force?
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Vision standards are the same for both big and little aircraft in the USAF; 20/20, not colorblind, and no depth perception problems.
Then there are the small hurdles of becoming a US citizen, having a college degree, getting through the commissioning program, then making it through pilot training. And all must be accomplished prior to age 26.5.
You also might try the "joining the military" thread at the top of this forum.
Over to you, Canada........
Then there are the small hurdles of becoming a US citizen, having a college degree, getting through the commissioning program, then making it through pilot training. And all must be accomplished prior to age 26.5.
You also might try the "joining the military" thread at the top of this forum.
Over to you, Canada........
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The CAF basically has the same vision requirements but we do not have an age limit for joining. However, you must be a Canadian citizen in order to join as an officer.
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Originally Posted by brickhistory
And all must be accomplished prior to age 26.5.
Don't forget the 10 year commitment following pilot training.
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I don't think that there are any vision restrictions if you wish to join the CAF. See http://www.commemorativeairforce.org...hip/index.html Formerly known as the Confederate Air Force and now the more politically correct Commemorative Air Force, it is a non-profit making organisation.
Whereas to be a pilot in the CF (Canadian Forces) you need at least 20/20 vision uncorrected. See http://www.forces.ca/v3/engraph/jobs...x?id=32&bhcp=1
Eh?
Whereas to be a pilot in the CF (Canadian Forces) you need at least 20/20 vision uncorrected. See http://www.forces.ca/v3/engraph/jobs...x?id=32&bhcp=1
Eh?
