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80th Flying Training Wing

The 80th Flying Training Wing is a tenant unit on Sheppard Air Force Base. The 80th FTW hosts the world’s only internationally manned and managed pilot training program. Having celebrated 37 years of existence in 2018, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program has now delivered more than 7,500 trained combat pilots to our NATO allies. ENNJPT trains 50 percent of all U.S. Air Force fighter pilots and is th esole source of fighter pilot training for partner nations Belgium, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands and Norway.

The 80th Flying Training Wing launches 50,000 sorties per year and is recognized as the busiest joint-use airfield in the Air Force. Its 201 aircraft flew about 250 training missions per day in 2017, which equates to more than 66,000 flight hours annually. The wing delivers more than 200 Undergraduate Pilot Training graduates annually, along with 150 graduates of Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals and Pilot Instructor Training graduates. Fourteen NATO countries participate in the unique Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program.

The ENJJPT Program would not be what it is today without the ENJJPT Sponsor Program, whereby citizens from the local community play a key role in the welcoming and supporting new and returning members of the ENJJPT family. In 2014 the ENJJPT Sponsor Program was awarded the AETC International Student Support Award. This award recognizes those who support the international training and education mission by sharing their homes, families and time to international families during their tour in the U.S.

80th Flying Training Wing history

 

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80th FTW

Mission: Strengthen partnerships, train NATO fighter pilots

Vision: Be the world's premier fighter pilot training program

Priorities:
• Health, safety, and well-being of the force
• Safe, disciplined, and effective flying operations
• Strategic communication
• Transformation of training methods and platforms

14 NATO nations participants:

Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Greece
Italy
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal 
Romania
Spain 
Turkey 
United Kingdom 
United States

 

ECONOMIC IMPACT

• ABU/OCP or Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform
• Physical training gear for organized PT (mandatory)
• Appropriate civilian attire (for class social and community events)
• Service Dress and service uniforms are required

Note: In accordance with the AFI 36-2903, 10.4.6. When performing special duties or attending professional military education, wear primary AFSC occupational badge.