{"id":131466,"date":"2026-01-31T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=131466"},"modified":"2026-01-31T01:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:32:26","slug":"us-air-force-seeks-industry-partners-to-train-foreign-pilots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/us-air-force-seeks-industry-partners-to-train-foreign-pilots\/","title":{"rendered":"Largest Air Force in the World Seeks Industry Partners to Train Foreign Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ARLINGTON-<\/strong> The US Air Force (USAF)<\/a> has issued a Request for Information to identify contractors capable of training foreign pilots who receive American military assistance. The program will support a wide range of flight missions using demilitarized and commercial aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training will take place at contractor facilities in the continental United States. It will include flight instruction, simulation, mission planning, and operational support skills under the Foreign Military Sales framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: USAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

US Air Force to Train Foreign Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Air Force is assessing private sector capability to expand training support for international pilots and aircrew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effort is led by the Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron under Air Education and Training Command, which already trains more than 9,000 students<\/strong> each year from 142 countries through the Foreign Military Sales program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Request for Information focuses on what industry providers can deliver across pilot<\/a>, crew, and mission support training. Contractors would design and run structured programs that match aircraft type, mission profile, and operational environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Air Force is not awarding contracts at this stage. It is collecting data on available expertise, infrastructure, and training methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training programs must cover both combat and non-combat roles and align with U.S. and international aviation standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: USAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mission Profiles Covered in the Training Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Air Force outlined nine mission categories that contractors must be ready to support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n