Future Green Mountain Boys,
We are excited to announce that we will be offering 10+ positions for Rated Military Fighter Pilots over the course of FY2027.
Contact us at 134FS.Pilot.Board@us.af.mil to introduce yourself.
We'll help schedule a call to answer your questions and possibly visit us in Vermont this fall. Applications should be emailed and include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Military career data brief (flying hours, roles, progression, ADSC, etc.)
Applications for this board will be accepted through November 1, 2026. After screening, several interview opportunities will be offered in South Burlington, Vermont from December 3-6, 2026. Telephonic interviews are possible for those unable to travel.
For Rated Hiring
We are offering a mix of part-time (Drill Status Guardsman) and full-time employment in search of 10+ rated pilots.
- Available Resources:
- 2x 24-36 month Active Guard Reserve (AGR) one time occasional tours (OTOT).
- Up to 6x F-35 transition courses (TX) plus two years of mission essential seasoning training (MEST) orders to follow.
- 2x Federal Technician (GS) full-time positions.
- Desired hiring: 2-3 three O-5's (2007-2009 year group focus) and 7-8 O-4's (2012-2017 year group focus), other year groups are also welcome.
- We are offering accelerated pathways to DO, with command opportunities at the O-5 and O-6 level, without Active Duty PCS requirements.
- The most competitive applicants will be current and qualified instructor pilots from fighter platforms across the USAF, ANG, USMC, and USN.
- F-35 experience desired
- CAF / Fleet & combat experience desired
- USAFWS / MAWTS / TOPGUN, and/or Operational Test experience desired
- Exceptions are possible for IPs from Non-fighter Mision Design Series, including trainers (white jets), to earn a TX/MEST opportunity
We anticipate conducting our next rated hiring board in FY2029 in search of at least four more additional rated pilots. Pilots with Active Duty Service Commitments out to 2029 should connect with us as soon as possible.
Application Criteria
- Team oriented pilots and families, with a humble willingness to serve when called upon.
- The spirit, enthusiasm, courage, and confidence that make us fighter pilots.
- Professional credibility in fighter jets, and as officers.
- The ability to understand and execute commander's intent, without micromanagement.
- Accountability and direct, honest communication.
Core Values:
- Integrity First - Honesty, Courage, Accountability, Humility
- Service Before Self - Duty, Loyalty, Respect
- Excellence in all We Do: Mission, Discipline, Teamwork
Vermont is remote, rural, and beautiful. We’re located in
the Lake Champlain Valley, between Vermont’s Green Mountains and the Adirondack
Mountains of New York. The locale is defined by lakes, boats, mountains,
skiing, apple orchards, fall foliage, and maple syrup “sugar shacks." Montreal and Boston are within two to four hour drives, if you’re seeking big city lights.
Quietly, we possess one of the best 5th Gen training environments in
the United States and routinely integrate with USAF and Canadian partners
across the East Coast.
KBTV has daily commuter flights to NYC, IAD/DCA, PHL, DTW,
CLT, ORD, DTW, ATL, and DEN, facilitating airline employment for DSGs.
Come join us in calling Vermont home and help build the
world’s premier Wild Weasels and best Fighter Squadron. There is great
opportunity for you and your family here in Vermont, and we look forward to
getting to know you.