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Feb 24, 2023 · By Adam Bowles. 412th Test Wing Public Affairs. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) program was established at United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School (TPS) in 1973, 29 years after the first TPS class in 1944.
Apr 7, 2021 · The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduated the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals class April 6, 2021, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Fifteen enlisted, officer, civilian Airmen and Guardians represent the first class dedicated to testing within the newly contested domain of Space.
The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) graduated the following notable alumni who made significant contributions to the aerospace field. The school's mission is to produce experimental test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight test navigators to lead and conduct test and evaluation of aerospace weapon systems. [1] .
The following list provides a complete list of commandants of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. The table contains their name, rank, dates as commandant, the TPS class from which they graduated (if applicable), and notable events that occurred during their tenure at the school. Key. List of Commandants. Buzz Aldrin. Steve Cameron.
Established in September 9, 1944, the Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) is deemed “the center of the aerospace testing universe.” As one of the world’s premier advanced flight training institutions, an impressive 101 Test Pilot School graduates have gone on to become NASA astronauts.
About us. World’s premiere center of excellence for theoretical and applied flight test engineering. Website. https://www.edwards.af.mil/Units/USAFTPS/ Industry. Aviation & Aerospace. Company...
Complete Officer Training (Air Force Academy, AFROTC, or OTS). Enter Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and begin flight training (~1 year). Nearing completion of UPT, you will be assigned an aircraft, which is called getting your seat assignment.
