Test pilot school selection board date set Published May 4, 2006 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Air Force officials plan to hold the next test pilot school selection board here Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School trains pilots, navigators and engineers to test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. Applicants from all aircraft types and backgrounds must have strong academic and technical experience, along with a desire to help develop the next generation of Air Force weapons and weapons systems. Only active-duty officers are eligible to apply due to Force Shaping Phase II measures. Eligible Air Force officers and civilians can volunteer for a joint program with the Air Force Institute of Technology and the test pilot school leading to a master of science degree in aeronautical, electrical systems, mechanical or computer engineering. Selected officers will enter AFIT for a special program, followed by entering the regular test pilot school curriculum 15 months later. Completed applications must arrive no later than Sept. 15 at HQ AFPC/DPAOT3, 550 C Street West, Suite 31, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4733. Applicants should advise their commanders and/or supervisors who are providing comments on an AF Form 1712, Special Flying Programs Recommendation, of the application deadline. All officers eligible according to Air Force Instruction 99-107, Test Pilot School, may apply. However, only those available for reassignment who meet time-on-station requirements will be considered. Applications received after Sept. 15 will not be considered. For more information on application procedures, contact the base formal training element of the local military personnel flight or visit www.edwards.af.mil/TPS/.(Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center News Service)