What is 15P AIT like? What is the basis of what I will have to learn?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 May 2018 12:08:46 -0400

Anyone out there that can help me out with a few questions about AIT in Fort Rucker? I just want to know what’s the schooling like and what was the bases of what you had to know

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 1:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 13:19:15 -0400

Pretty simple AIT, 8 weeks long, you’ll learn how to read weather reports, flight plans, how to operate CFARS, map overlays, operate radios, and more computer programs for tracking aircraft and such.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2018 12:09 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 May 2018 00:09:58 -0400

Ft Rucker, or as it is affectionately known “Mother Rucker!” Is a beautiful installation. Many activities for both enlisted n officer students. If you have or allowed a POV it increases your capabilities to check out the areas, like panhandle of FL.

But now to your question. One thing that trips up Flt Ops students is requirement to learn and be able to type... Most of my flt Ops Troops said that was one of the hardest tasks. Map reading was another, and not topographical maps but the flight aerial maps. This is blamed on fact that there is much more symbols and characters than a ground map as you are also reading aerial n flt paths/routes. Radio communications also varies from normal ground to ground procedures as you also must learn FAA procedures as well as military. This is because you may be stationed on joint military/civilian airfield. As such you need to be able to communicate with tower that may be operated n control by a civilian agency, thus knowledge of FAA procedures.

Bottom Line: Pay attention to lessons; work in study groups, use the strongest/knowledgeable classmate to assist/recover a certain topic/lesson and work as a team; do not get overly distracted with free time/partying (you are there to learn, plenty of time to party when you get to permanent duty station. Remember that you may have the lives of 3 or more ppl in your hands at any given time and they could include civilians.) Have the common sense to ask for help or clarification if you don’t u clearly understand something. Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question! And do take the time to rest your brain cells, avoid burn outs. Again common sense logic, dictates, “when in doubt, ask the question or request assistance.” You are there to learn, to be “Above the Best!”

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2018 1:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 May 2018 13:33:00 -0400

I’m late to the party, but they pretty much covered the basis of what you’ll learn. Easiest thing is Aircraft Designations but be prepared for TOC Ops. Although you can switch between flight operations and the S-3 Shop, TOC Operations is your bread and butter. Always keep pen and paper on you and get as proficient as you can on comms. Your battle CPT and battle NCO will appreciate that very much.

Response by MSG Tim Waychoff made May 22 at 2018 3:45 PM

MSG Tim Waychoff — Tue, 22 May 2018 15:45:42 -0400

You already have a great group of answers here.

The course is designed to challenge you, and develop you to the point that you will manage your responsibilities in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.

It was seriously modernized/updated within and over the last decade, and you have a tremendous group of instructors who are wholly committed to ensuring your success.

Heed the advice you've been given here, and you should have no problem!

Response by 1LT Ting-Yu C. made May 23 at 2018 9:48 PM

1LT Ting-Yu C. — Wed, 23 May 2018 21:48:02 -0400

I am currently in AIT studying to become a 15P Aviation Operations Specialist. I'm only in my second week of classes, so I might not be able to answer your question completely, but I'll try to answer to the best of my ability. Our instructing sergeant told us that 15Ps are often jacks of all trades. Our primary learning basis will obviously be flight operations. If you'd like to get into further detail, so far our class learned how to read METAR reports, verify flight plans, confirm flight badges, and work with CAFRS to keep proper records of flight hours etc.

UPDATE: I've graduated last year in July. To update my list of academics, we also learned how to read maps, conduct radio operations, and work with TOC OPS (Tactical Operations Center). Honestly, as long as you put in an effort, none of it was really hard.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 1:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 May 2018 13:10:54 -0400

It's not bad the instructors will teach you everything you need to know just stay focused and you will do fine.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 12:55 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 May 2018 12:55:09 -0400

Radio etiquette, map reading, and toc procedures. It's super easy

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2018 8:17 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:17:18 -0400

When are you going?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2020 1:09 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:09:02 -0400

did you have an reclassed students?