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Qualification Pipeline
The 75th Fighter Squadron training pipeline is structured to ensure readiness from your first flight to advanced leadership roles. This progressive path builds foundational proficiency, mission execution, and upgrade qualifications.
Initial Check Ride
Initial Check Ride
The 75th requires new pilots to already have a comprehensive understanding of the A-10CII.
This checkride will test basic airmanship abilities and teach squadron standards.
IQT – Initial Qualification Training
IQT 1
In depth discussion in which the pilot will display their knowledge on all primary systems.
IQT 2 – Weapons Employment
Display weapons and basic surface attack principles.
IQT 3 – Threat Reaction & BFM
Open discussion on FSTR as well as three rounds of 1v1 BFM.
MQT – Mission Qualification Training
MQT 1 – Mission Sets
Advanced BAI, SCAR, CSAR, and CAS fundamentals.
MQT 2 – Night Operations
VFR and basic instrument night flying, operating NVGs, and night tanking.
MQT 3 – IFR
IFR full instrument flying under poor visibility as well as other IFR mission operations.
Upgrade Qualifications
FLUG – Flight Lead
Leading elements and flights. Required to be a element or flight lead on missions.
FAC(A)
Learn to command and control in a Close Air Support environment in the MISTY mission set. Required to FAC(A) on missions.
CSAR Lead
Learn to be the Rescue Mission Commander (RMC) in CSAR operations. Required to fly as SANDY 1 on missions.
Instructor Pilot
Learn to assist in training newer pilots and grade checkrides.